"Cheat's charter" is bad news
Our family law expert has hit out at a ruling that could help wealthy husbands to hide their assets during a divorce.Nadia Davis leads our family law team and said the ruling by the Court of Appeal...
View ArticleHalf and half is a long way off
Stay-at-home spouses are still not getting their fair share in assets from a divorce - despite a decade passing since a landmark legal ruling - that's the warning from Nadia Davis, who leads our family...
View ArticleHairy moments for legal team
Four of our solicitors have faced a few hairy moments all in the name of charity. They pledged their support for this year's Movember campaign and spent the last month growing some pretty impressive...
View ArticleLaw firm takes a new approach
Families denied legal support during tricky divorce proceedings have been offered a lifeline.From next year, Legal Aid will no longer be available for divorce and family law cases due to Government...
View ArticleStaff receive long-service awards
Staff from Martin-Kaye Solicitors have been recognised for their commitment and dedication.We held a special presentation for four members of staff who have each completed 15 years' service.The awards...
View ArticleSnow dilemma for working parents
Winter weather is causing a major headache for working parents - and it's no easier for their employers either.Our employment law specialist, John Mehtam, says it's vital though that employers try to...
View ArticleProtect your company - and your shares
Employers should steer clear of new plans to award company shares to staff in exchange for employment rights.That's the warning from our employment law specialist, John Mehtam, who said the new plans...
View ArticleSharp focus on company drivers
Company drivers now face tougher rules when it comes to making sure their eyesight is up to scratch. The rules came into force earlier this month and they mean anyone with a commercial licence will...
View ArticleLove is in the air
At Martin-Kaye Solicitors, we're sharing the love after receiving a top ranking on a national website. Our personal injury team is celebrating after being ranked as the fourth most loved team of their...
View ArticleEmployment expert on the road
Employers from across the Midlands are being invited to judge between the truth and lies of workplace law at a seminar next month.John Mehtam is our employment law specialist and he's embarking on a...
View ArticleLawyers take top award
Martin-Kaye Solicitors is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award in honour of the work carried out by our commercial division.We've been named as the UK Small Business Law Firm of the...
View ArticleHiding your wealth doesn't pay
Couples going through a divorce have been warned they could face prison if they try to hide their wealth from their former partner.Our family law expert, Nadia Davis, said both sides were obliged to...
View ArticleTempt your customers to pay on time
Small businesses who are struggling with cash flow due to late payment of invoices need to take urgent action.Our senior partner, Graham Davies, said although the Government had called on larger...
View ArticleCould you fight the cyber attackers?
Any company using computers is vulnerable to a cyber attack and must take vital steps to protect themselves - that's the message from our senior partner, Graham Davies."It's not just the major...
View ArticleSimpler shares rules would be good news
Commercial law experts at Martin-Kaye Solicitors have welcomed proposals which could simplify the rules over company shares. Stuart Haynes, from our commercial corporate team, said currently there were...
View ArticleTruth and lies - the real story
Over 50 employers from across the Midlands were given the chance to judge between the truth and lies of workplace law thanks to our employment law specialist, John Mehtam.He's hosting a series of...
View ArticleRed tape cut is welcome move
Businesses will now find it easier and cheaper to protect themselves from competitors thanks to a new ruling.Our senior partner, Graham Davies, said the new revised mediation service launched by the...
View ArticleDigital age brings a challenge
Martin-Kaye's senior partner says today’s digital revolution is creating a whole new raft of challenges when it comes to personal accounts. Graham Davies said many people now had large collections of...
View ArticleDon't leave empty premises vulnerable
Squatters are now targeting empty commercial premises after a change in the law left them vulnerable, and property owners should take action as soon as possible to protect any vacant buildings -...
View ArticleUnfair dismissal - one smoking hot claim
Directors sacked an employee for smoking in his company vehicle and yet although it’s against the law, and there was a clear no smoking policy in place, his dismissal was ruled as unfair. Where did...
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