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Mr vs Mrs: A mediators verdict

Sam Miles
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A new three-part documentary series “Call the Mediator” takes a look behind the curtain of family mediation on Tuesday nights on BBC2. In an aspect of family life that is rarely shown in the media, it was the perfect opportunity to showcase an alternative to the depiction of slamming doors, and drawn-out arguments that often represent separation.

Warner Goodman welcomes new Equity Partners and Associates at a time of expansion

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Warner Goodman is delighted to announce an exciting milestone for the firm, promoting seven members of staff to associate status or equivalent, and welcoming three new Equity Partners from the pool of Fixed-share Partners. Dan Thompson, Sarah Brooks and Steve Grant have all been welcomed to new Equity partner roles, taking the total up to eight. These changes highlight the confidence they have in the firm, and its performance.

Call the mediator

Sam Miles
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A new documentary series premiering on BBC2 tomorrow night; Mr v Mrs: Call the Mediator sets out to explore the experiences of splitting families at the time of divorce using footage of the mediation sessions, and the effects the experience has on both parties in their home and social lives.

Family feuds can have long-term consequences

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In Davies and another v Davies [2016] EWCA Civ 463, the Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal against an award of £1.3 million in satisfaction of a claim for equitable relief based on proprietary estoppel and has reduced the award to £500,000.

Holiday Home Options Without The Higher SDLT Rate

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As summer approaches and we look into making the most of our valued weekends and potential summer holidays, we weigh up the options of buying a rural or coastal retreat.

An employers' duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees

Howard Robson
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In a recent case heard by the Employment Appeal Tribunal Mr Carreras (the Claimant) brought a claim for constructive dismissal and disability discrimination after his employer failed to make reasonable adjustments for his disability

University hikes salaries for female employees to address gender pay gap

Howard Robson
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The University of Essex has given female professors a one-off salary increase to align their salaries with their male counterparts. Data analysis by the Times Higher Education has shown that full-time female academics are paid 11% less than men

Compromise is key to an amicable divorce

Graeme Barclay
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With celebrity divorces making headlines, financial affairs of the rich and famous are brought to light. Johnny Depp’s 15 month marriage to Amber Heard is under fire as she files for divorce after being granted a restraining order against him.