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Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 – What is Next for Business Tenants?

- 21 October 2024

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (“LTA 1954”) is a key law for UK business tenants, giving them “security of tenure” (a statutory right to a new lease when a lease expires (unless it is validly “contracted out”). The LTA 1954 is not without complications and (a lot of case law) on what parts of…
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Redkite Solicitors: Chambers and Partners Rankings 2025

- 17 October 2024

Redkite Solicitors is delighted to confirm that Partners Anna Cole (Personal Injury), Madeleine Pinschof (Medical Negligence), Phillip Gower (Personal Injury and Industrial Disease), Susan Williams (Family & Matrimonial) and William Morse (Employment) have successfully maintained their prestigious rankings in the newly released Chambers and Partners Guide for 2025. This continued recognition is a testament to…
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Redkite Solicitors recognised for continuing growth in 2025 Legal 500 rankings

- 3 October 2024

Redkite Solicitors recognised for continuing growth in 2025 Legal 500 rankings We’re delighted to announce that seven of our Welsh teams are ranked in the Legal 500 2025 guide. They include: Agriculture & Estates Catastrophic Personal Injury Commercial Litigation Contentious Trusts & Probate Corporate & Commercial Family Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate Huge congratulations to…
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Widower denied access to late wife’s iPhone contents

- 30 September 2024

The sad case of Martyn Hall and his deceased wife Lynn has been covered in the news recently and highlights the importance of planning for what might happen to your digital assets when you pass away. Lynn died unexpectedly on 1st September, having suffered a brain haemorrhage. Her husband Martyn had planned to create a…
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A director’s personal liability – a chilling reminder

- 25 July 2024

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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Asbestos related compensation claims

- 29 May 2024

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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Dying Matters Awareness Week: Let’s Talk About Estate Planning

- 9 May 2024

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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Personal Injury Trust: What You Need to Know

- 2 May 2024

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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World Day for Safety & Health at Work: Shining a Light on Workplace Safety

- 30 April 2024

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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Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers: Navigating the Conveyancing Process

- 4 April 2024

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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