Shuttle mediation is a powerful and flexible method of resolving disputes that has gained increasing popularity in recent years. As one of the top law firms in the area, Nash & Co’s experienced Dispute Resolution lawyers understand the value of this innovative approach and they specialise in Arbitration and Mediation. In this article, we’ll delve into the fascinating world of shuttle mediation, exploring its key features, benefits, and potential applications in conflict resolution.

For the first time ever, journalists will now be allowed to attend and report on cases in the Family Courts in a new pilot scheme covering specific cases in Leeds, Carlisle and Cardiff. The pilot scheme started on 30 January 2023 and only accredited journalists and legal bloggers will be allowed to attend and report on family cases.

McClure Solicitors went into administration in April 2021 and many ex-clients are now concerned about the legal documents they prepared previously through McClures. We have been actively helping a number of ex-clients of McClure Solicitors where, upon the advice of McClures, “Family Protection Trusts” were put in place and these types of legal documents in particular may not have been in the best interests of those clients

There are two types of Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). One allows your attorney(s) to make decisions about your property & financial affairs and the other allows your attorney(s) to make decisions about your health and welfare.

A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted how strictly the courts can view compliance with contractual and statutory conditions when serving notices.

Recently, there has been a big announcement relating to a change to the Government Help to Buy (Equity Loan) Scheme's deadline

If you are a First Time Buyer looking to purchase a new build property in England and Wales, you will have almost certainly heard of the Government’s Help to Buy Equity Loan Scheme.

If you’ve slipped or tripped at work, you might think that it was just an accident and you can’t do anything about it. However, most slipping and tripping accidents can be easily prevented. Your employer has a duty to implement the right safety procedures to protect you.

Over the last few months, we’ve been making some changes here at Nash & Co Solicitors. Some big, some small, but all of them have been done with the environment in mind. We’re very conscious that as a business, we have a responsibility to do what we can to reduce our impact on the environment and at the same time, enhance our sustainability as a firm. We also need to do what we can to encourage others to do the same.

On 6th April 2022, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 came into effect. This is more commonly known as no fault divorce.

Hilary understands the discharge process, the assessments that should be done, and what might happen in the next few steps and can support the person being discharged and their family through the whole process to get the best outcome.

In order to keep your business healthy, it is vital to have a healthy cash flow. Is that easier said than done? Like most things in life, planning is key. You will already know that just being brilliant at what you do is not enough, it is making sure that you are paid for that expertise and service is that will help your business grow. But how can you do that?

A common question I am asked is whether a parent has Parental Responsibility for their child and what this means for them as a parent. If they don’t have it, they want to know how they can get it.

Parental alienation is a term that would cause many separated parents to raise an eyebrow in confusion. Its name is not part of everyday understanding of family law; people don't know what it is. In my experience, parental alienation's best described as a feeling. And it’s a feeling many parents will have experienced without knowing its name.

Now that CHC has been imbedded with the National Framework for some years now, the CCGs understand much more about the process, but that does not mean that everyone who works in the CHC process does.

Whilst it may not be possible to have a ‘good’ divorce, it is certainly possible to have a bad one. Fortunately, there are steps that both parties can take to make the divorce and separation process as painless and as amicable as possible.

What is NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding? It is funding granted by the NHS, which regionally means the local Clinical Commissioning Group.

Cash flow is important to any business and we are often asked to advise on what options are available to creditors in recovering their money or debt. This has been particularly important over the last 18 months, with unprecedented commercial pressures caused by the pandemic and associated lockdowns.

Once you have put a Will in place, you’ll have completed a very important step in your life. So why and when should you review your Will? It’s generally a good idea to read through your Will every three or so years. However, there are some key circumstances where it’s vitally important to check that your wishes are up-to-date. This will ensure that your loved ones are still protected as you wish, and that they’re not left in a difficult position.

We understand the Divorce process can be confusing. From a lawyer’s perspective, the process is very procedural and can be navigated easily. However, it is not always the same for those going through a divorce. We have produced a flowchart that guides you through the steps.

Every year, we always look to help our local community. From skydives to runs, walks and bake sales, from sponsorship of events to supporting young people who really need help. We can and do get involved in a wide variety of things! Wherever we can, we often tend to favour the smaller charities or groups, the ones who often get forgotten about and overlooked. These are the types we want to prioritise giving back at Christmas.