Things to consider when setting up a franchise

What is a franchise? Franchising is essentially the practice of using another firm’s successful business model. So rather than setting…

Health and safety at work – is your business compliant?

Employers are legally required to ensure that work premises are safe and that employees are able to carry out their…

Government supports Mediation and Collaborative Law for family cases

Lord McNally, a Minister of State and Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, has recently said in a letter…

Digital marketing and the law

A digital marketing strategy is an important part of every firm’s overall marketing plan but are you aware of the…

How to end a commercial lease

If your business circumstances or requirements change, or rent reviews make premises too costly, it may be necessary to get…

Hopkins raise over £1000 for Will Aid

For the sixth year running our Eden Court office in Mansfield and our Regent Street office in Nottingham have taken…

January is the season for divorce

The month of January is often called ‘divorce season’ by the press and is one of the busiest times of…

Legal aid funding withdrawn from family cases from April 2013

The Government has announced that from 1st April 2013 it will withdraw public funding from the majority of family law…

September peak time for family break ups

It is well known that January is a busy time for divorce lawyers. But David Winnett, Family Lawyer and Mediator…