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Linden Talbot To Take Part In Four Day Charity Cycle Ride
30th March 2017
Linden Talbot will be participating in a four-day cycle...
Coffin Mew Strengthens Team with Two Appointments and Four Promotions
28th March 2017
Coffin Mew has continued its expansion in the South, whilst...
NHS Litigation Authority to focus on early case settlement
23rd March 2017
It was announced early 2017 in the House of Commons that...
Could a warning of criminal prosecution be the next step in preventing employees taking your clients’ information with them?
16th March 2017
In January this year, a recruitment agency employee was...
To tweet or not to tweet, that is the question
15th March 2017
We look at the impact use of social media has on family...
Monitoring employee communications
1st March 2017
A recent case involving the messaging service WhatsApp...
Green v Wright
1st March 2017
The Court of Appeal have held that where the supervisor of...
Discount Rate Reduced in Significant Victory for Claimants
27th February 2017
In a significant victory for personal injury Claimants, the...
A Call for No Fault Divorce
21st February 2017
The family law community is eagerly awaiting the Court of...
What is the Apprenticeship Levy?
20th February 2017
For many smaller employers apprenticeships are a key means...
G59ers Crowned Champions of Inaugural When Bands Collide!
10th February 2017
The first ever When Bands Collide, presented by Coffin Mew,...
Supreme Court rules cohabitee entitled to late partner’s pension
9th February 2017
The Supreme Court ruling this week that a cohabitee can...
Construction Disputes and how to avoid them
9th February 2017
Coffin Mew recently met with a group of construction...
Five Top Tips for First Time Buyers
2nd February 2017
You’ve searched and searched and found your first home,...
New Data Protection Rules
1st February 2017
Despite Brexit, an overhaul of Data Protection Rules is to...
Coffin Mew and Charles Lucas & Marshall Announce Merger
30th January 2017
Leading regional law firms Coffin Mew and Charles Lucas...
What is a property information form?
25th January 2017
Property Information Form – Helpful TipsWhen you come to...
Coffin Mew sign up to REC’s Good Recruitment Charter
19th January 2017
Cementing its commitment to employing the finest legal...
Brighton’s Biggest Ever Commercial Property Deal!
19th January 2017
The UK’s fastest growing online accountancy firm Crunch...
Challenges to growth in the recruitment sector
19th January 2017
The recruitment sector is one which attracts highly...
How will Brexit affect the construction industry?
19th January 2017
Yesterday, in her speech, Theresa May made 12 points...
Expired warnings and misconduct? Be careful when dismissing!
19th January 2017
Andrew Egan, an employment specialist, explains the...
Chris Unsworth considers the evidence of medical negligence in the case of Frances Cappuccini
17th January 2017
An inquest is being heard in the case of Mrs Cappuccini,...
Should I be concerned about the Investigatory Powers Bill?
13th January 2017
Mark O'Halloran provides you with the answers you...
Pay to Play – suggested £1,000 fee comes under fire
13th January 2017
This week there has been a suggestion that the government...
New clinical guidelines published to prevent excessive bleeding after childbirth
13th January 2017
Royal College of obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)...
8 March – Cyber Security and Data Protection Essentials
11th January 2017
Date: Wednesday 8 March 2017Time: 8.30am-10.30amVenue:...
The Rail Industry – Predictions for the Year Ahead
6th January 2017
Brexit may have dominated the headlines in 2016, but the...
A Mother’s Right to Choose How to Give Birth
4th January 2017
An inquest has been hearing details about a mother who died...
Planning Law Update – January 2017
3rd January 2017
Whilst we’re all waiting excitedly for the Housing White...
Reviewing employee’s restrictive covenants on promotion
1st January 2017
In the recent case of Egon Zehnder Ltd v Mary Caroline...
RECRUITMENT SECTOR SHAKE UP – IR35 CHANGES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
21st December 2016
The Chancellor has announced that proposed changes to the...
The state of the M&A market in the recruitment sector
21st December 2016
Despite Brexit, merger and acquisitions in the recruitment...
Uber, the gig economy and the future
21st December 2016
In October, two drivers at the mobile taxi hailing company...
9 February 2017 – When Bands Collide
19th December 2016
Coffin Mew’s Brighton office will be hosting When...
Staff shortages and unmanageable workloads risks patient safety
19th December 2016
With over 340 million consultations taking place every...
Christmas opening hours
19th December 2016
Season’s Greetings and a Happy and Prosperous New Year...
Do Attorneys and Deputies have the authority to make a gift?
14th December 2016
With Christmas on the horizon, attorneys and deputies may...
The Potential Dangers of Midwife-Led Units
12th December 2016
In recent years there has been encouragement from...
Decision on Discount Rate for Personal Injury Damages to be Announced in January
9th December 2016
A long overdue decision on the discount rate applied to...
Coffin Mew expands with new Real Estate appointment
7th December 2016
Seasoned property expert, Justin White, has been appointed...
Ambulance and Hospital Bed delays
7th December 2016
NHS figures show that more than 1 in 10 patients face long...
Comment magazine Issue 5
6th December 2016
Welcome to the Autumn edition of Comment magazine, written...
What could Combined Authorities mean for the Transport & Logistics sector?
2nd December 2016
One of the issues that was skimmed over in the...
What is the impact of the Uber Tribunal decision on the employment status of delivery drivers?
2nd December 2016
So what’s this all about?Unless you have been hiding...
Challenges in the Recruitment of Lorry Drivers
2nd December 2016
For a number of years, there have been concerns in the HGV...
Making a Will online? Beware the risks
2nd December 2016
As consumerism drives onwards increasingly from behind...
Military Compensation Shake-Up Requires Careful Consideration
1st December 2016
Currently, armed forces personnel who are injured during...
UK Export finance funds to be doubled
30th November 2016
In recognition of future Brexit negotiations and the need...
Good Divorce Week
30th November 2016
Resolution is spearheading the Good Divorce Week to promote...
People First: EMI Schemes
25th November 2016
According to a recent survey conducted by the Department...
Sue Bowler appears on BBC Spotlight following legal ruling against MOD
25th November 2016
Sue Bowler appears on BBC Spotlight on 24 November in...
Landmark Legal Ruling Against Ministry Of Defence
24th November 2016
Royal Courts of Justice rules in favour of Marine who...
Understanding property searches when buying a new home
24th November 2016
As part of the conveyancing process we will carry out a...
Manufacturing and engineering companies receive boost in Autumn Statement
23rd November 2016
British manufacturing and engineering companies received...
Breaking News: Employee Shareholder Status to be abolished
23rd November 2016
Amongst the various rate changes to income tax and national...
6 December – Manufacturing Business Leaders’ Forum
23rd November 2016
Managing your people for future successDate: Tuesday 6...
Predictions for the Autumn Statement 2016
21st November 2016
The Autumn Statement will be delivered on November 23 by...
Are you moving home at Christmas? Here are some Top Tips for a speedy and smooth process!
17th November 2016
It is that time of year where Christmas is fast approaching...
What will the Autumn Statement mean for Transport & Logistics?
17th November 2016
This year’s Autumn Statement is the first to be delivered...
Birth Injury Charity identifies poor management of labour and birth
16th November 2016
Baby Lifeline provides training for medical staff to avoid...
Families left at war over celebrity wills
16th November 2016
Disputes over the wills of those in the public eye are...
Replacing Nurses Puts Patients At Risk
16th November 2016
A report published yesterday showed a dramatic link between...
£5m compensation for NHS negligence leading to severe memory loss
11th November 2016
When a severe infection takes hold Doctors may only have...
Asbestos Legacy Kills Six People Per Day – Fareham and Eastleigh amongst Worst Hit Areas
11th November 2016
New figures released have shown that six people die of...
The Apprenticeship Levy – What does this mean for recruitment companies?
10th November 2016
In 2015, the Government announced plans to introduce an...
Mayors to be granted power to build on green belt land
4th November 2016
According to a report by IPPR North, mayors should be...
Coffin Mew triumphs at Naomi House & Jacksplace Corporate Awards
4th November 2016
Coffin Mew has triumphed at the Naomi House &...
Will Patients Be Charged In the Future For Using Their GP?
3rd November 2016
Ever since the NHS began in 1948, it has been a fundamental...
Improving the UK’s cybersecurity defences
3rd November 2016
Following news that the government is committing £1.9...
Blended families face growing inheritance nightmare
2nd November 2016
A growing number of families are challenging their...
Judge Authorises Urgent Surgery for person lacking capacity
2nd November 2016
A Judge ruled, during an out of hours Telephone Court...
Planning law update – November 2016
1st November 2016
Thanks for reading the first in our series of monthly...
Win a gardening hamper
31st October 2016
Coffin Mew are offering members of Sir Harold Hillier...
Three quarters of NHS maternity services in need of improvement
28th October 2016
The Department of Health has published ratings of all NHS...
Lack of overnight and weekend consultants putting mothers and babies at risk
26th October 2016
It is well known that in the event of an emergency, every...
Coffin Mew Raises £12,000 For Local Charity
24th October 2016
After 18-months of fundraising efforts, leading regional...
Regional Law Firm Recognised As Top Graduate Employer As It Welcomes 2016 Recruits
24th October 2016
Leading regional law firm, Coffin Mew, has been named a...
Clinical Negligence fixed costs limit to be set at £25k
20th October 2016
In a move that will be of great benefit to Claimants, the...
Midwives quit over dangerous work conditions
19th October 2016
A report by the Royal College of Midwives has concluded...
17 November – Networking event with Startup Heroes & Entrepreneurs Unite
18th October 2016
On Thursday 17 November Coffin Mew are jointly hosting a...
How to protect assets gifted/loaned to children when buying property
17th October 2016
Protecting the Bank of Mum & DadAccording to a survey...
Manufacturing Business Leaders’ Forum – Autumn 2016
14th October 2016
Coffin Mew recently held a joint roundtable event with...
DOES FAILURE TO FIND WORK FOR AN EMPLOYED AGENCY WORKER CONSTITUTE A DISMISSAL?
11th October 2016
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has decided that a...
Tackling skills shortage in the manufacturing industry
10th October 2016
The struggle to recruit skilled workers is a recurring...
The Modern Slavery Act and the manufacturing industry
10th October 2016
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is highly relevant to the...
Manufacturing – A Post-Brexit Update
10th October 2016
Nearly three months after the EU referendum, Coffin Mew...
17 November – Recruitment sector legal update and employee incentivisation
30th September 2016
Join us for a full english breakfast and networking which...
Short Term Lettings and breach of tenancy agreement
28th September 2016
The recent decision (Nemcova v Fairfield Rents Limited...
Coffin Mew rises in the Legal 500 Rankings
26th September 2016
Coffin Mew has been widely commended in the 2016 Legal 500...
Top Tips – making Christmas arrangements for children with separated parents
26th September 2016
Christmas can be a minefield for children whose parents...
Being an attorney – the Office of the Public Guardian publishes a comprehensive guide
23rd September 2016
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has published...
Card dangers – the risks and how to stay safe
20th September 2016
Mark O'Halloran, Partner in our Commercial team, comments...
The Hazards of driverless cars, mobiles and cyclists
20th September 2016
Nick Gross, Head of Transport and Logistics at Coffin Mew,...
Considering Buying an Investment Property? Now May be the Right Time!
20th September 2016
The start of April 2016 saw an increase in the amount of...
Coffin Mew – putting People First!
19th September 2016
Recruitment Agencies are very well placed to appreciate the...
New Guidelines on Discriminatory Advertisements
19th September 2016
Recruitment agencies will of course be aware of the...
As a Recruiter active online, how should I present my T&Cs?
19th September 2016
Every recruitment company has to consider its terms and...
protecting disabled employee’s pay can be a reasonable adjustment
19th September 2016
The Employment Appeals Tribunal (“EAT”) has held that...
Dismissal of Baker for not washing hands was fair
16th September 2016
In the case of Donovan v Greggs plc, an Employment Tribunal...
Coffin Mew Helps Staff to Grow
12th September 2016
Coffin Mew has launched its Aspire II training programme at...
6 October – Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning Workshop
6th September 2016
Date: Thursday 6 OctoberTime: 4.00pm-6.00pmVenue: Coffin...
Removal of Property and Financial Affairs Deputy
31st August 2016
A recent case before the Court of Protection illustrated...
In insolvency: Who ‘owns’ legal privilege?
22nd August 2016
In Schlosberg v Avonwick, the Chancery Division has ordered...
4 October – Coffin Mew’s Employment Breakfast Seminar
17th August 2016
Please join us for our Employment Breakfast Seminar. Book...
What does Brexit mean for employers?
10th August 2016
Following the outcome of the EU Referendum there is much...
Divorcing in later life – the generation of silver divorce
9th August 2016
According to the ONS the number of divorces continues to...
21 September – Naomi House & Jacksplace Networking Breakfast
8th August 2016
Coffin Mew Solicitors and Naomi House & Jacksplace are...
24 August – Improving Employee Engagement
8th August 2016
Date: Wednesday 24 AugustTime: 8.30am-12 noonVenue: Coffin...
6 September – Manufacturing Business Leaders’ Forum
8th August 2016
Will today's workforce deliver tomorrow's growth? Please...
Medical Negligence Birth claim – oxygen starvation leading to cerebral palsy
8th August 2016
Sue Bowler and Douglas Miller of Coffin Mew's...
14 October – Brighton Summit 2016: Your Desires, Dreams and Real Business
5th August 2016
Coffin Mew are proud sponsors of the Brighton Summit 2016,...
21 September – Major Developments: Where are we going? Transport in the city
3rd August 2016
Coffin Mew are sponsoring Major Developments: Where are we...
When should Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DoLS) be put in place?
3rd August 2016
A recent case in the Court of Protection has highlighted...
Tree Preservation Orders – What are they and will they affect my property purchase?
29th July 2016
A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is an order made by a local...
Coffin Mew’s Zany Zebra shows its stripes!
28th July 2016
Coffin Mew, sponsors of Marwell's Zany Zebras, are pleased...
New Homes team highly commended at Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2016
28th July 2016
Coffin Mew have been highly commended in the category...
Brighton businesses buoyant but traffic congestion threatens growth, says Coffin Mew survey
25th July 2016
Eighty per cent of Brighton’s businesses are predicting...
Brexit: 7 Key Considerations for Corporate Transactions
25th July 2016
The decision taken by the UK electorate to leave the...
29 September – The Coffin Mew Charity Quiz
22nd July 2016
Please join us for the Coffin Mew Charity Quiz 2016 in...
The 7 dos and don’ts of business contracts
21st July 2016
We all enter into contracts on a daily basis, often without...
What is an Inheritance Act Claim?
20th July 2016
Many people are under the misapprehension that the length...
Judge rules surgery is in the best interests of a woman with ovarian cancer
19th July 2016
A judge has ruled in the case of a schizophrenic cancer...
What changes will be made to employment law if the UK leaves the EU?
19th July 2016
Following the outcome of the EU Referendum there is much...
Coffin Mew’s Brighton Business Pulse
18th July 2016
Welcome to the first Brighton Business Pulse survey from...
Can Japanese Knotweed cause problems when buying and selling property?
18th July 2016
Japanese Knotweed can cause a number of problems for both...
Coffin Mew ranked in Solent SME 100 Growth List 2016
15th July 2016
Coffin Mew are pleased to have been recognised in The...
Coffin Mew raise money for charity at Solent Rocks 2016
15th July 2016
This month Coffin Mew band Clover took part in Solent...
Coffin Mew highly commended at the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
15th July 2016
Coffin Mew have been highly commended in the category...
Council Tax increases fail to curb care cuts
13th July 2016
The BBC has reported (BBC News 13 July 2016) that increases...
Charity Netball Tournament success!
8th July 2016
Last night was the inaugural Coffin Mew Netball Tournament...
What is a Fittings and Contents Form?
1st July 2016
When a property is being sold, the seller will complete a...
Hannah Rowlatt qualifies into Court of Protection team
1st July 2016
Congratulations to Hannah Rowlatt who has qualified as a...
What will Brexit mean to you and your treatment in the NHS
27th June 2016
So the dust is settling and a week on from the referendum...
Repaying your Help to Buy Equity Loan
22nd June 2016
Help to Buy was first introduced by the Government in 2013...
Coffin Mew acts on £22m sale of Northwood to Belvoir, creating UK’s largest residential lettings business
17th June 2016
Coffin Mew, the South Coast’s leading law firm, has acted...
Europe and Holidays – the tricky questions answered
15th June 2016
Whilst we are happy to talk to you about whether you are an...
Consultation on IR35 in the public sector announced
14th June 2016
HMRC have issued a consultation document on proposed...
Surveys – a Quick Guide for Buyers
14th June 2016
It can be confusing for buyers, especially those buying...
Contract Basics – Top 5 Tips
10th June 2016
As a business, you will stand or fall according to the...
30 June – Solent Rocks 2016!
10th June 2016
Coffin Mew will once again be taking part in Solent Rocks,...
What do the changes to SDLT mean for married couples/couples in a civil partnership?
2nd June 2016
If you currently own a property with your spouse or partner...
Ignore the effect of Brexit for now – are there changes afoot for workers from further afield?
1st June 2016
In December 2015 the Migration Advisory Committee...
Update on NHS spending cap
1st June 2016
We have previously highlighted the Government’s...
All change for travel and subsistence expenses
1st June 2016
With effect from 6th April, certain temporary workers are...
Update on post-termination restrictions: good news for recruiters and employers
1st June 2016
One of the questions frequently faced by recruiters is how...
How to avoid disputes in the Construction Sector
1st June 2016
Coffin Mew recently met with a group of construction...
Nick Gross is appointed to the board of Solent LEP
1st June 2016
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has made two...
Coffin Mew are shortlisted in the South Coast Property Awards
31st May 2016
Leading South Coast law firm Coffin Mew have been...
Challenges and Opportunities for the Transport & Logistics Sector in 2016
27th May 2016
Coffin Mew recently met with thirty business leaders from...
Brexit: What could this mean for the Transport & Logistics sector?
27th May 2016
When all is said and done, knowing what will happen, should...
How will the introduction of the National Living Wage affect the Transport & Logistic Sector?
27th May 2016
In April this year, the Government introduced a premium for...
The European Union: In or Out? The South decides…
27th May 2016
On 17 May 2016 Amanda Brockwell joined Southampton Solent...
Happy 30th anniversary to Headway Portsmouth & South East Hampshire
25th May 2016
This week saw a celebration of Headway Portsmouth and South...
7 July – Netball Tournament in aid of Naomi House & Jacksplace
24th May 2016
To support our fantastic charity of the year, Naomi House...
Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax on second homes
18th May 2016
From 1 April 2016 new Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates were...
8 June – Startup Heroes: Pippa Murray, Founder of Pip & Nut
12th May 2016
Please join us for a networking evening in conjunction with...
Coffin Mew are shortlisted for two Solent Deals Awards
11th May 2016
Coffin Mew are pleased to have been shortlisted for two...
Insolvency & Business Recovery team welcome Ed Bible
11th May 2016
Our Insolvency & Business Recovery team has recently...
July 2016 – Sixth Annual Insolvency Conference
10th May 2016
Coffin Mew's Insolvency & Business Recovery team invite...
DIY SOS – DIY tax planning rarely works
10th May 2016
Many people will have heard of, or perhaps even know,...
Linden completes the Brighton to Paris cycle challenge!
10th May 2016
Congratulations to Linden Talbot who has completed the...
Tina Day becomes an accredited family mediator
10th May 2016
Coffin Mew are delighted to announce that Tina Day has...
Can unaffordable litigation be affordable?
20th April 2016
We are currently in an era where Court fees have risen to...
Buying or selling a property? How safe is your money?
20th April 2016
With fraud amongst conveyancing transactions on the rise it...
13 May – Commercial Seminar
18th April 2016
Please join us for a Commercial Seminar on Friday 13th May...
23 June – Business Law for Busy People
18th April 2016
Join us for this Mega Bite-Sized Learning session with...
Supreme Court appeal by Councils over interpretation of NPPF and effect on planning policies
18th April 2016
It is no huge surprise that Local Authorities are launching...
Coffin Mew and The Business Magazine meet high flying Churchill Retirement Living
15th April 2016
Miles Brown, managing partner of Coffin Mew met with...
Coffin Mew announces staff appointments and promotions
14th April 2016
Coffin Mew has appointed new partners and an associate...
11 May – Business Leaders Lunch
12th April 2016
Coffin Mew are pleased to be sponsoring the Business...
Good clinical outcome? Everything has to be right!
12th April 2016
Very few clinical treatments are simple and...
12 May 2016 – Joint HR Seminar with Elite HR
6th April 2016
Join Coffin Mew and Elite HR for a HR Breakfast Seminar at...
Company Reporting Changes for 2016
6th April 2016
Whether you act in an official capacity as a company...
Writing Your Life Insurance Policy in Trust
6th April 2016
Every year, thousands of life policies are taken out in the...
Round-table breakfast discussion: finances in the private schools sector – Wednesday 20 April
5th April 2016
Around 625,000 children are privately educated by 2,600...
14 April 2016 – Employment Breakfast Seminar
5th April 2016
Join us at our Employment Breakfast Seminar at the Ageas...
Win an Extreme Rib Experience with Royal Southampton Yacht Club and Seadogz
4th April 2016
To celebrate the launch of Comment Magazine Issue 4, we...
Coffin Mew sponsor Solent SME 100 Growth Index
1st April 2016
Coffin Mew is to sponsor the Solent SME Growth Index in...
Coffin Mew in top 10 best managed UK law firms
30th March 2016
South Coast law firm Coffin Mew has been ranked eighth in...
Scam Trade Mark Notices – what to look out for?
29th March 2016
If you have applied for or already have a trade mark, you...
Comment magazine – Issue 4
23rd March 2016
Welcome to the fourth edition of Comment, our magazine for...
Coffin Mew shortlisted for LawCareers.Net Training & Recruitment Awards
21st March 2016
Coffin Mew have been recognised as one of the best firms...
Recruitment reaction to the Budget 2016
17th March 2016
At a recruitment sector update workshop on Wednesday...
Termination payments to attract NIC from 2018
16th March 2016
Regulars at our seminars and those who attended our...
24 August 2016 – Improving Employee Engagement
10th March 2016
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New Guidelines on Discriminatory Advertisements
8th March 2016
The Equality & Human Rights Commission has issued new...
Sex discrimination case costs NHS £1.4m – a lesson to put policy into practice
5th March 2016
An Employment Tribunal has awarded an NHS HR manager...
Gender pay gap reporting – an update
4th March 2016
Following last year’s consultation, ‘Closing the Gender...
The National Living Wage – the bigger picture for recruitment companies
1st March 2016
As we reported back in October 2015, individuals aged 25...
Inheritance tax threshold lifted to £1,000,000
1st March 2016
Jonathan Sleep explains what the Government’s increase...
The emissions scandal: what does it mean for the transport sector?
25th February 2016
In light of the recent emissions scandal, businesses, more...
Coffin Mew join the inaugural South Coast Property Awards
24th February 2016
The South Coast’s leading property law firm joins the...
Zero hours contracts – the latest
23rd February 2016
The transport and logistics sector can be heavily reliant...
Points to consider when buying a property jointly
22nd February 2016
If you are buying your home with another person, it may be...
27 July 2016 – Managing Sickness Absence
16th February 2016
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Can a recruitment company monitor its recruiters’ personal messages at work?
16th February 2016
As you will have no doubt seen in the news, the European...
Moving House – Frequently Asked Questions
15th February 2016
We’ve put together a guide on the most frequently asked...
Recruitment sector – on the horizon in 2016
12th February 2016
There is continued confidence and potential growth in the...
Improving employee productivity – top ten tips
10th February 2016
All employers want to increase employee productivity. The...
Settlement agreements and Protected Conversations
9th February 2016
Settlement agreements can be tricky to negotiate, but they...
What insurance should I arrange when buying a home?
8th February 2016
When purchasing a property it is important that you arrange...
Discriminating against employees with dyslexia – an important wake up call for employers
8th February 2016
An Employment Tribunal in London has found that well-known...
29 June 2016 – Holidays: bonuses, overtime and part-time employees
5th February 2016
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Insolvency exemption to LASPO – 8 weeks and counting…
5th February 2016
The insolvency exemption to LASPO will end on 1 April...
10 points to consider when selling or buying your home
2nd February 2016
Selling or purchasing a property can be a complex and...
What is alternative dispute resolution?
1st February 2016
Faced with a argument, businesses and individuals often...
How to merge two businesses
1st February 2016
A business merger can be a complex process, but one that...
Union Customs Code
28th January 2016
The Union Customs Code (UCC) is part of the modernisation...
25 May 2016 – Practical guide to TUPE
27th January 2016
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27 April 2016 – Collective & Individual Redundancies
22nd January 2016
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Coffin Mew strengthens Brighton commercial real estate team
20th January 2016
South Coast law firm Coffin Mew has strengthened its...
30 March 2016 – Delivering Diversity
19th January 2016
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Court of Protection considers case of an ‘Unwise Teen’
18th January 2016
The Court of Protection has considered the difference...
Win a Vineyard Tour & Winemaker’s Lunch for Two
18th January 2016
Complete Coffin Mew’s Brighton Business Pulse for your...
25 February 2016 – Settlement Agreements and Protected Conversations
14th January 2016
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The new Trade Mark Directive and the amended Trade Mark Regulation
11th January 2016
On 23 and 24 December 2015 respectively, the new Trade Mark...
#dismissal – Social media and employment
7th January 2016
Whether we like it or not, the impact of social media in...
27 January 2016 – Social Media in the Workplace
6th January 2016
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Employment and HR Training Programme 2016
4th January 2016
Join us for a serious of half-day training workshops...
Coffin Mew Brighton close 2015 on a high by doubling office size
21st December 2015
Coffin Mew has celebrated a successful first six months,...
Autonomous cars – embracing change
17th December 2015
In 1894, when horse drawn carriages were all the rage, The...
Know your limits: liability within transport and logistics companies
17th December 2015
Potential liability, and the transfer of that liability,...
Fair dismissal following fight at work party
17th December 2015
With the Christmas party season upon us, it’s time for...
Uber: Uber hype or Over hyped?
8th December 2015
In October Uber was approved in Brighton, in November it...
Change to travel time for mobile workers – what does it mean for transport and logistics companies?
2nd December 2015
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has decided that the...
Be Prepared – Credit Control and Early Debt Management Action
2nd December 2015
Businesses of all shapes and size face daily challenges and...
The Modern Slavery Act 2015: A quick guide to what it is and how to stay compliant
30th November 2015
It is simply not acceptable for any organisation to say, in...
The Autumn Statement 2015: What does it mean for employers?
27th November 2015
On Wednesday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George...
How can a landlord evict a tenant?
26th November 2015
In England and Wales, there are stringent guidelines to be...
Anne Frank’s Diary: Will 2016 see its release in to the public domain?
26th November 2015
January 1st 2016 marks 70 years since the death of one of...
Naomi House & Jacksplace name Coffin Mew as Outstanding Corporate Supporter 2015
20th November 2015
The team at Coffin Mew were delighted to win Naomi House...
Wronged Consumers provided with a New Weapon against Misleading or Aggressive Traders
11th November 2015
Consumers have been offered greater authority to challenge...
Coffin Mew battle for joint first place at Law Rocks
5th November 2015
Coffin Mew staff traded their desks and the court room for...
Coffin Mew is again recognised for excellence by Chambers & Partners 2016
30th October 2015
Chambers & Partners, the benchmarking programme for the...
Coffin Mew launches package for entrepreneurs
29th October 2015
Coffin Mew has launched a dedicated legal support package...
Be Prepared – Credit Control and Early Debt Management Action
27th October 2015
Businesses of all shapes and size face daily challenges and...
New Permitted Development Rights
26th October 2015
As part of a package of measures intended to increase the...
New domain names… SUCKS
19th October 2015
Trade mark infringements can cause serious damage to a...
Rules on the obligation to mitigate losses
19th October 2015
There is a general and sometimes over looked principle in...
Commercial Top Tips
17th October 2015
Every now and then we come across interesting issues that...
ECJ rules Safe Harbour personal data transfers invalid
16th October 2015
The Safe Harbour agreement made in 2000 between the...
New regulations on smoke alarms for residential landlords
16th October 2015
On 1 October 2015 new regulations came into force requiring...
Coffin Mew introduces dedicated planning law service
15th October 2015
Coffin Mew has today announced that it has launched a...
The office space race
13th October 2015
One of the major logistical challenges that any business...
How will the changes to the intestacy rules affect you?
13th October 2015
The government likes to keep us all on our toes by...
Employee incentivisation
9th October 2015
In the current market, recruitment of high caliber...
Shared parental leave pay to be extended to grandparents
7th October 2015
The Chancellor, George Osborne, has announced that shared...
Coffin Mew posts strong financial growth
7th October 2015
Coffin Mew today announces its end of year audited results...
National Minimum Wage rates increase
2nd October 2015
From 1 October 2015, the National Minimum Wage will...
Coffin Mew strengthens Brighton Private Client team
1st October 2015
Coffin Mew has strengthened its team in Brighton with the...
Court dismisses application for enforced amputation
1st October 2015
Mr Justice Peter Jackson has ruled that a 73 year old man...
Sky v Skype – protecting your intellectual property
19th September 2015
A company’s intellectual property is a valuable asset;...
Coffin Mew gains recognition in Legal 500 2015
17th September 2015
Coffin Mew Solicitors has gained recognition for a wide...
Court rules on travel time for mobile workers
14th September 2015
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has now held that the...
Freedom to Finance for (Sm)all Businesses
8th September 2015
As many small companies know to their cost, their contracts...
Copyright in the spotlight
7th September 2015
In October 2014, the Secretary of State introduced a...
The Rugby World Cup 2015 – know the rules of the game!
4th September 2015
The Rugby World Cup is less than six weeks away and...
EU succession rules and French holiday cottages
1st September 2015
With the summer holidays in full swing, and with many Brits...
Consumer Rights Act 2015 – changes to unfair contract terms
26th August 2015
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (the Act) is due to come into...
Rush to plain packs – UK and Ireland’s move to pass tobacco plain packaging laws
24th August 2015
Two European countries have joined Australia with laws...
Coffin Mew raise over £800 for Countess Mountbatten Hospice
19th August 2015
Coffin Mew has raised £856.25 for Countess Mountbatten...
The new Consumer Rights Act 2015 – what does it mean for businesses?
19th August 2015
From 1 October 2015, the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (“the...
Coffin Mew invests in the future with cutting edge technology deal
17th August 2015
Coffin Mew has put itself at the cutting edge of the legal...
Google – do you own your ABC?
14th August 2015
Google’s surprise decision to restructure under a new...
Progression and Promotions at Coffin Mew
12th August 2015
Coffin Mew are proud to announce the promotion of Ian...
Employee Medical Records – the importance of being clear
10th August 2015
Questions about employees’ medical histories and an...
Small developers could be hindered by UK court ruling on affordable homes
6th August 2015
The UK courts have delivered a blow to small residential...
Limit your exposure – not just to the sun!
4th August 2015
The great British Summer is here (if you ignore the odd...
Join us for the Rose Road Triathlon 2015!
3rd August 2015
We are delighted to announce that The Rose Road Triathlon,...
Coffin Mew advises BVG Airflo Group on £10 million investment
31st July 2015
Coffin Mew have advised BVG Airflo Group, a multi-channel...
Insolvency & Rescue Awards 2015 finalists!
30th July 2015
Specialist judges for the Insolvency & Rescue Awards...
Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures for consumers
28th July 2015
If you are a business that sells goods or services to...
Ilott v Mitson: When a will is not leaving all your worldly goods
28th July 2015
A landmark Court of Appeal ruling has undermined people’s...
Lock v British Gas – holiday pay update
23rd July 2015
There have been two items on the news recently about bears...
Coffin Mew strengthens its South Coast Commercial Law team
13th July 2015
Coffin Mew has strengthened its Commercial team with the...
Recording a medical mistake never makes it right
10th July 2015
An Inquiry has been launched into South Central Ambulance...
Entrepreneurial nation
10th July 2015
Coffin Mew’s Mark O’Halloran acts for some of the...
The ladder to New Homes
8th July 2015
There is no doubt that we face a housing crisis. In 2014,...
Net Neutrality: Europe finally takes a stand (of sorts)
2nd July 2015
Arguments over net neutrality have been fierce in recent...
Weekend GPs won’t stop the most serious medical negligence
23rd June 2015
The government announced a £10 million program to turn...
Sue Bowler appointed to Court of Protection’s Panel of Deputies
11th June 2015
Coffin Mew is delighted to announce that Partner Sue Bowler...
Cult horror playwright Anthony Shaffer’s secret life
10th June 2015
Anthony Shaffer died in 2001 aged 75 years. He was famous...
Coffin Mew appointed to Scope’s clinical negligence panel
8th June 2015
Coffin Mew is delighted to have been appointed to Scope’s...
Equal pay reporting
5th June 2015
It’s been 45 years since the introduction of the Equal...
The right to wear religious dress and health and safety requirements
5th June 2015
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently looked again at...
Should employers have a policy on the use of e-cigarettes?
5th June 2015
Whilst smoking in enclosed or substantially enclosed...
Reviewing the Queen’s Speech
5th June 2015
What does the future hold for employers under the new...
Lee v Ashers Baking Co Limited
5th June 2015
You may have seen in the news over the past few weeks the...
What is an establishment for the purposes of collective redundancy consultation?
5th June 2015
In our Breakfast Briefing in March, we gave an update on...
Coffin Mew’s Clinical Negligence specialists
27th May 2015
Coffin Mew has a diverse range of expert lawyers acting for...
Cyber security: how safe is your business?
27th May 2015
Maintaining cyber security is an issue for most businesses...
Coffin Mew joins forces with Marwell’s Zany Zebras
26th May 2015
Coffin Mew has once again joined forces with Marwell...
Comment magazine – Issue 3
21st May 2015
Coffin Mew is a law firm with an ambitious vision and a...
Shared parental leave – new rights for parents
21st May 2015
The maternity and paternity regimes have changed again....
Data protection – what do you need to know?
12th May 2015
Cyber security is of increasing concern to both businesses...
Funding growth
11th May 2015
All businesses aim to grow and expand, but financing the...
A bounty of promotions for Coffin Mew
7th May 2015
We’re pleased to announce six major promotions at Coffin...
Riding the property wave
7th May 2015
Research published in May this year by HSBC has shown that...
Using trusts to pass money to your children
6th May 2015
Trusts are not just the preserve of the super rich; they...
Is diet-controlled type 2 diabetes a disability under the Equality Act 2010?
5th May 2015
With the chocolate excesses of Easter fading from our...
Whistleblowing – what does “in the public interest” mean?
5th May 2015
A recent case looks at the question of when is it in the...
Stress at work
5th May 2015
When is an employer liable for a psychiatric illness caused...
Top Tips on Improving Employee Engagement
5th May 2015
What is “Employee Engagement”, why should you care and...
Coffin Mew opens Brighton office
5th May 2015
Coffin Mew’s Brighton office, the firm’s fifth, opened...
The Liberal Democrats Party Manifesto: What it means for business
30th April 2015
Our review of the election manifesto continues with a look...
UKIP Manifesto: What it means for your business
30th April 2015
Next in our review of the political parties’ manifestos...
What is a Bare Trust?
29th April 2015
A bare trust is one where the person who benefits from it...
The Green Party Manifesto – What it means for your business
17th April 2015
As the election campaign “hots up” and the good weather...
Top tips when contemplating divorce
16th April 2015
We understand that taking the step to see a family...
Copyright Infringement
16th April 2015
Copyright and the InternetThe internet is a powerful tool...
Coffin Mew are shortlisted for the Property Forum Awards 2015
14th April 2015
Coffin Mew Solicitors are delighted to have been...
Supreme Court allows wife’s financial claim to proceed after 18 years of divorce
13th April 2015
In Wyatt v Vince, Ms Wyatt sought to make a financial claim...
Increase in court fees for monetary claims
9th April 2015
Court fees to issue a monetary claim have recently been...
Reversing the roles in litigation
9th April 2015
Effective litigators like to be in the driving seat...
The right to work in the UK?
30th March 2015
A reminder that employers must check all employees’...
Coffin Mew raise £3,000 for Naomi House and Jacksplace
20th March 2015
The annual Coffin Mew Solicitors charity quiz saw 33 teams...
Discrimination due to philosophical political beliefs
10th March 2015
Protection from being discriminated against on the grounds...
Covert surveillance on your employees – have you ever been tempted?
9th March 2015
How far would you go to catch out an employee?How often...
Access to justice for all? | Court fees increase
9th March 2015
Court fees to issue a monetary claim have recently been...
Holiday pay
5th February 2015
This winter has seen some further cases and announcements...
Coffin Mew advises Just Develop It on its investment in ReClickd
3rd February 2015
Coffin Mew Solicitors has advised Hampshire based...
Can I use a trust to avoid care home fees?
2nd February 2015
The cost of residential care for elderly homeowners is an...
Coffin Mew are shortlisted for two Business Excellence Awards
29th January 2015
Coffin Mew has been shortlisted for two awards at the...
Time to sell your business
28th January 2015
Many business owners will have delayed any decision to sell...
Keeping a cool head in a hot property market
19th January 2015
As the residential property market across the South East,...
European Court rules on bicycle trademark
9th January 2015
The European appeal court has made a legal ruling that...
Impact of divorce and separation on childrens’ wellbeing
7th January 2015
Bryan Scant a family solicitor at Coffin Mew and she...
The fine for leaving a bad TripAdvisor review – is it legal?
6th January 2015
A Blackpool hotel recently came under scrutiny for 'fining'...
Scope and the Extra Costs Commission
1st January 2015
Annabelle Vaughan, Partner at Coffin Mew and a specialist...
Coffin Mew celebrates boost in turnover
9th December 2014
Coffin Mew has achieved underlying growth of more than 15%...
The customer is almost always right
19th November 2014
The Government this summer introduced major new changes to...
Cohabitation vs marriage – are you protected financially?
18th November 2014
Many people don’t realise that living together as a...
Coffin Mew’s end of the pier show
12th November 2014
Coffin Mew is at the heart of a 10-year plan that will see...
Remembering the War Widows
11th November 2014
As we mark Armistice Day and remember the fallen heroes we...
Wronged Consumers provided with a New Weapon against Misleading or Aggressive Traders
11th November 2014
Consumers have been offered greater authority to challenge...
Crucial changes to UK design law
23rd October 2014
On 1 October 2014, a variety of advancements to UK design...
What is Q Fever?
21st October 2014
Our Personal Injury team has been contacted over recent...
Doug Miller appointed Trustee at Rose Road Association
17th October 2014
The children’s charity, Rose Road Association has...
Coffin Mew gains recognition in Legal 500 2014
14th October 2014
Coffin Mew Solicitors has gained recognition for a wide...
Coffin Mew are Highly Commended at the Law Society Excellence Awards!
10th October 2014
Coffin Mew were highly commended in the category ‘CQS...
Coffin Mew band Clover win Law Rocks!
3rd October 2014
The Coffin Mew band Clover gave a stunning performance last...
Dementia Friends
7th August 2014
Annabelle Vaughan is a Solicitor in Coffin Mew’s Court of...
Coffin Mew are shortlisted for the LFS Conveyancing Awards 2014
22nd July 2014
Coffin Mew Solicitors are delighted to have been...
Popping to the shops
15th July 2014
Pop-up shops, once the preserve of charity Christmas card...
Data Protection: Overview
23rd June 2014
Data Protection legislation governs the right of an...
The sweet success of Hotel Chocolat’s return on investment
18th June 2014
The credit crunch has undoubtedly resulted in businesses...
Dementia Friends at Coffin Mew
10th March 2014
Eight members of Coffin Mew’s Wills, Trusts & Probate...
Update on Directors’ Duties – Shadow Directors
2nd January 2014
Often individuals who are associated with companies and...
Divorced couples in the South East facing ‘stressful, lonely’ Christmas
25th November 2013
A new poll of the UK’s ‘Christmas stress factors’...
Family of girl starved of oxygen at birth in Portsmouth win multi-million compensation award
13th November 2013
A Royal Navy sailor’s daughter who was left facing a...
Is online dating a honeytrap?
9th October 2013
As a divorce lawyer I get to hear many tales of how people...
Death Duties not exclusive to Downton Abbey
8th October 2013
If, like me, you were anxiously waiting for the return of...
Coffin Mew win silver at the LFS Conveyancing Awards 2013
2nd October 2013
Coffin Mew Solicitors are delighted to have won silver in...
Annabelle Vaughan of our specialist Healthcare Team is invited to lecture on care funding
20th September 2013
Annabelle Vaughan, an Associate Solicitor in our...
Coffin Mew are shortlisted for the Insolvency & Rescue Awards
19th September 2013
Specialist judges for the Insolvency & Rescue Awards...
The effectiveness of an “all monies” guarantee
9th September 2013
Following on from my article last month in relation to the...
The Perils of Playing Hide and Seek
5th September 2013
When getting divorced one of the strongest fears that...
Giving and taking guarantees – points to be aware of
22nd August 2013
When clients ask for, or are asked to give guarantees, and...
Child Maintenance – Some Changes
20th August 2013
If you are separating or divorced, or about to become so,...
Civil Partners to say ‘I do’
1st July 2013
The news that the government’s plans for legalising gay...
Rent in advance: a tenancy deposit or not?
29th April 2013
Since 6 April 2007 a deposit taken on the commencement of a...
Cancer – the ticking time bomb for patients and claimants
30th March 2013
It has been reported recently in the national press that a...
Stillbirth – still a mystery for the NHS?
15th August 2012
The most recent studies indicate 11 babies are stillborn in...
