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160-year-old company, Hunter Boot Limited, has gone into administration Insolvency Blog 160-year-old company, Hunter Boot Limited, has gone into administration 30 June 2023 4 min read
Workations: What are they and what are your rights? Employees Blog Workations: What are they and what are your rights? 29 June 2023 4 min read
Family disputes - how can you settle arguments over inheritance? Will Disputes Blog Family disputes - how can you settle arguments over inheritance? 28 June 2023 3 min read
LGBTQ+ Parents and Family Law: What is the situation in the UK? LGBTQ Blog LGBTQ+ Parents and Family Law: What is the situation in the UK? 28 June 2023 4 min read
How to record a financial agreement in divorce Divorce & Separation Blog How to record a financial agreement in divorce 22 June 2023 6 min read
The right to occupy the family home during the divorce? Divorce & Separation Blog The right to occupy the family home during the divorce? 22 June 2023 5 min read
The impact of contested court proceedings on children Family & Relationships Blog The impact of contested court proceedings on children 22 June 2023 5 min read
Mental capacity and making a will LGBTQ Blog Mental capacity and making a will 22 June 2023 6 min read
LGBTQ+ Family Law Developments: What they mean for our clients Childrens Issues Blog LGBTQ+ Family Law Developments: What they mean for our clients 21 June 2023 4 min read
Armed Forces Day 2023: Support from Birkett Long Regulatory Blog Armed Forces Day 2023: Support from Birkett Long 19 June 2023 5 min read
Essex law firm announces retirement of senior solicitor after 24 years Birkett Long News News Kurt Goddard has retired from Birkett Long but will remain with the law firm as a Senior Consultant. 16 June 2023 3 min read
What legal considerations should LGBTQ+ couples be aware of when starting a family? Family & Relationships Blog What legal considerations should LGBTQ+ couples be aware of when starting a family? 14 June 2023 4 min read
Birkett Long sets out a plan for a net zero target Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is tackling the battle against climate change head on, by working on a net zero carbon emission target. 6 June 2023 3 min read
The importance of pre-nups for blended families Pre-Nuptial Agreements Blog The importance of pre-nups for blended families 31 May 2023 4 min read