Ex-British Home Stores director, Dominic Chappell has been ordered by the High Court to pay £50 million to cover losses incurred before its collapse. The collapse of British Home Stores British Home Stores (BHS), a once prominent UK high street retailer founded in 1928, collapsed in 2016 after Dominic Chappell, who lacked any form…
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Exposure to asbestos can lead to a number of health conditions including scarring of the lining of the lungs (known as pleural thickening), asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has estimated that currently in the UK over 5000 asbestos-related deaths occur each year. Mesothelioma accounts for a large majority of…
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As we go about our busy lives, we tend to avoid the difficult subject of death in day-to-day conversations. However, death is a very real, inescapable part of life, and it is important to consider its impact in practical and legal as well as personal terms. Dying Matters Awareness Week, highlighted by organisations like Hospice…
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Following a serious injury, you will face many challenges ahead not only to get your life back on track but also the often lengthy legal proceedings to claim compensation. Following a successful claim, you may then receive a large sum of money, which itself can be a further challenge, particularly if you are in receipt…
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Each year, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work reminds us how critically important workplace safety and employee welfare are. At Redkite Solicitors, we are committed to protecting employees’ rights to a safe, secure working environment and to helping employers to create and maintain compliant, safe working conditions. If a workplace accident does…
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Buying your first home is an exciting milestone but, without a doubt, is one of the most significant financial transactions you’ll ever make. Navigating the legal aspects of conveyancing can be intimidating, but having a solid understanding of the process will make it less so. At Redkite, our specialist conveyancing solicitors understand the need to…
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With both International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day happening in March, now is the perfect time to recognise and appreciate the contributions of the women in our lives, celebrate their strides towards equality, and acknowledge the work that still needs to be done. In 2024, the UK is introducing new legislation to be implemented over…
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Side Letters offer a useful legal tool alongside a commercial lease to deal with personal concessions or arrangements between the parties to the original lease. They can have unintended (costly) consequences when used incorrectly. This article explores Side Letters in more detail. Is a Side Letter a Lease Variation? The Side Letter should state that…
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When planning for the future, it is important to consider how best to structure your assets so that your wealth can passed down to the next generation in the most tax-efficient way, as well as maintaining control over who manages those assets for your loved ones, particularly if they are minors or vulnerable adults. Setting…
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As of 1 January 2024, new regulations on holiday pay and entitlement were introduced in the UK. These changes are intended to simplify how holiday pay is calculated, promote fairness, and improve transparency. Here at Redkite Solicitors, we understand that these changes may cause some confusion and concerns, particularly for business owners and managers. In…
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