The National Living Wage has been catching headlines since Chancellor George Osborne announced it last summer, but the Government’s target of £9 per hour by 2020 has overshadowed the detail, and many businesses remain unaware of the transitional deadlines and new penalties now in place. 

Divorce - Court Fee Increase from Monday 21st March 2016

• Posted2016-03-18 00:00
• AuthorSam Miles

An increase to the Court fee payable to file for a divorce has long been on the horizon. It has now been confirmed that the fee will increase by a whopping 34% rising from £410.00 to £550.00 on Monday 21^st March 2016.

How being an apprentice can help your future

• Posted2016-03-18 00:00
• AuthorMolly Puntis

To mark national apprenticeship week, we look at the contributions apprentices make to the workplace, and the way workplaces help apprentices learn their trade. Molly Puntis, Personal Injury claims handler began her career as a business administration apprentice. Here she tells her story of how the apprenticeship has helped her career.

Third year for law firm sponsoring Portsmouth Down Syndrome Awareness Week

• Posted2016-03-17 00:00
• AuthorClaire Battye

Hampshire based law firm Warner Goodman LLP are proud to announce they are sponsors of Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association’s Awareness Week for the third year in a row. 

To mark national apprenticeship week, we look at the contributions apprentices make to the workplace, and the way workplaces help apprentices learn their trade. Rebecca Spurrier, administration apprentice at the Portsmouth office, shares her story.

To mark national apprenticeship week, we look at the contributions apprentices make to the workplace, and the way workplaces help apprentices learn their trade. Gina Spampinato, marketing apprentice, shares her story.

International Women's Week and what it means for Warner Goodman

• Posted2016-03-07 00:00
• AuthorClaire Battye

Celebrating International Women’s week, we speak to some of the female partners at Warner Goodman and find out how they found the path into Law - Sarah Whitemore, Employment Partner.

Ministry of Justice study shows children "do better" when they see both parents

• Posted2016-03-04 00:00
• AuthorSam Miles

A study was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) aiming to shed light on how parental separation might affect children’s well-being.

Sam Miles receives recognition for excellence as a Mediator

• Posted2016-03-02 00:00
• AuthorSam Miles

Family solicitor and Partner Sam Miles is awarded Law Society accreditation for mediation services.

There is currently much debate and uncertainty over the status of the UK’s membership in the European Union. If the UK does remain in the EU following the referendum on 23^rd June 2016, then along with the much talked about changes to its membership, the UK will also face significant changes to data protection law as a result of the new General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).