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Our article explains how they work and the available support. 8 January 2025 3 min read Divorce Day: Why January sees a surge in enquiries Divorce & Separation Blog January sees a rise in divorce enquiries as couples reassess relationships after the festive period under the no fault divorce law. 23 December 2024 4 min read Travelling abroad with children: Key considerations for separated parents Divorce & Separation Blog If you are planning to travel abroad with your children following a separation, it is essential to understand the legal requirements. 23 December 2024 2 min read How long do penalty points stay on a UK license Driving Offences Blog Find out how long penalty points stay on driving records and learn about new exemptions for mobile phone use while driving. 20 December 2024 4 min read Celebrating success and opportunity: Promotions at Birkett Long in 2024 Birkett Long News News Reflecting on 2024, Birkett Long celebrated the promotions of several team members, recognising their dedication and expertise. 19 December 2024 2 min read Navigating separation: The crucial role of grandparents Divorce & Separation Blog This article explores how grandparents can navigate legal challenges and secure contact with their grandchildren. 19 December 2024 4 min read Birkett Long: Business and Community Highlights from 2024 Birkett Long in the Community News 2024 has been a year of growth, community engagement, and recognition at Birkett Long. Here, we reflect on a rewarding year. 19 December 2024 4 min read End of year reflection: Key legal moments of 2024 Birkett Long News News 2024 saw key legal developments, from AI advancements to inheritance tax changes, shaping the year ahead. 19 December 2024 7 min read Birkett Long assists Pearl Automotive’s transition to employee ownership Birkett Long News News Pearl Automotive has transitioned to employee ownership with legal expertise provided by Tim Field at Birkett Long. 17 December 2024 2 min read Penalty points and driving bans: Your legal options explained Regulatory Blog UK drivers with over two years of experience face disqualification if they receive 12 or more penalty points within a set period. 16 December 2024 5 min read 2024 SEND Tribunal data is published showing appeals increased by 55% Education News SEND Tribunal appeals rose 55% in 2023/24, with parents winning 95% of cases. Disability discrimination claims also increased. 13 December 2024 3 min read Tim Field appointed Head of Commercial at Birkett Long Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce Tim Field’s appointment as the new Head of Commercial. 12 December 2024 5 min read Turning grievances into opportunities for growth Employment Blog Grievances can be opportunities for growth. Learn how a clear policy and ACAS Code can help resolve issues effectively. 11 December 2024 5 min read Birkett Long evolves with new office move in Chelmsford Birkett Long News News Birkett Long announces its move to a new office space in Chelmsford. 10 December 2024 2 min read Load More
Announcing Katie Elsdon’s qualification as solicitor Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce that Katie Elsdon has officially qualified as a solicitor. 10 January 2025 2 min read
Stamp Duty increase for investors and second homeowners Property Blog Our article explores how Stamp Duty changes from 1 April 2025 will impact second homeowners and investors. 8 January 2025 3 min read
Protective Injunctions: Safety in domestic violence cases Divorce & Separation Blog Protective injunctions offer safety in domestic abuse cases. Our article explains how they work and the available support. 8 January 2025 3 min read
Divorce Day: Why January sees a surge in enquiries Divorce & Separation Blog January sees a rise in divorce enquiries as couples reassess relationships after the festive period under the no fault divorce law. 23 December 2024 4 min read
Travelling abroad with children: Key considerations for separated parents Divorce & Separation Blog If you are planning to travel abroad with your children following a separation, it is essential to understand the legal requirements. 23 December 2024 2 min read
How long do penalty points stay on a UK license Driving Offences Blog Find out how long penalty points stay on driving records and learn about new exemptions for mobile phone use while driving. 20 December 2024 4 min read
Celebrating success and opportunity: Promotions at Birkett Long in 2024 Birkett Long News News Reflecting on 2024, Birkett Long celebrated the promotions of several team members, recognising their dedication and expertise. 19 December 2024 2 min read
Navigating separation: The crucial role of grandparents Divorce & Separation Blog This article explores how grandparents can navigate legal challenges and secure contact with their grandchildren. 19 December 2024 4 min read
Birkett Long: Business and Community Highlights from 2024 Birkett Long in the Community News 2024 has been a year of growth, community engagement, and recognition at Birkett Long. Here, we reflect on a rewarding year. 19 December 2024 4 min read
End of year reflection: Key legal moments of 2024 Birkett Long News News 2024 saw key legal developments, from AI advancements to inheritance tax changes, shaping the year ahead. 19 December 2024 7 min read
Birkett Long assists Pearl Automotive’s transition to employee ownership Birkett Long News News Pearl Automotive has transitioned to employee ownership with legal expertise provided by Tim Field at Birkett Long. 17 December 2024 2 min read
Penalty points and driving bans: Your legal options explained Regulatory Blog UK drivers with over two years of experience face disqualification if they receive 12 or more penalty points within a set period. 16 December 2024 5 min read
2024 SEND Tribunal data is published showing appeals increased by 55% Education News SEND Tribunal appeals rose 55% in 2023/24, with parents winning 95% of cases. Disability discrimination claims also increased. 13 December 2024 3 min read
Tim Field appointed Head of Commercial at Birkett Long Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce Tim Field’s appointment as the new Head of Commercial. 12 December 2024 5 min read
Turning grievances into opportunities for growth Employment Blog Grievances can be opportunities for growth. Learn how a clear policy and ACAS Code can help resolve issues effectively. 11 December 2024 5 min read
Birkett Long evolves with new office move in Chelmsford Birkett Long News News Birkett Long announces its move to a new office space in Chelmsford. 10 December 2024 2 min read