As pet owners ourselves, our family team understands that pets become an integral part of the family, and are often of particular importance to children, when already faced with new family dynamics following their parents’ relationship ...
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Employment law is back in the news with the Government’s Employment Rights Bill working its way through Parliament. Since most of those proposals are not expected to come into force until 2026, employers should not be distracted from ...
When a court determines how finances are to be distributed on divorce, the primary focus is on achieving a fair and equitable distribution of assets between the parties involved, which meets their needs. Whilst non-financial conduct ...
Join us on Thursday 12th June for our Charity Quiz Night where we will be raising funds for our Charity of the year Petersfield Food Bank! It’s a wonderful opportunity to test your knowledge, enjoy an evening of entertainment, and most ...
Many managers will know from experience that even if they follow a robust and thorough recruitment process, this does not guarantee that the employee is up to the job. The effective use of a probationary period is one way to reduce the ...
Employment Tribunal claims – how we can help your business Navigating the complexities of Employment Tribunal claims can be a daunting task for employers. At MacDonald Oates, we offer comprehensive legal support to help you prevent, ...
This year (2024) MacDonald Oates is supporting the charity Stop Domestic Abuse. The aim of this charity is clear – To help all those affected by domestic abuse with a vision of a world without domestic abuse. Robert Sawers and ...
Our wills and probate solicitors can provide bespoke advice for your high-net-worth estate and your individual family circumstances.
We are delighted to announce the date of our next Charity Quiz on Thursday 16th May 2024 at the Petersfield Golf Club. We are supporting Stop Domestic Abuse this year and we would love to raise as much funds as possible for this ...
If you are helping a loved one who is ill or vulnerable in their later life, whether formally or informally, there are various bodies that you might encounter with whom you will need to liaise to assist you with your loved one’s ...
We are delighted to be supporting the charity Stop Domestic Abuse as our charity of the year 2024. Our chosen charity comes from staff nominations and we are pleased to be raising funds for such a worthwhile cause. Watch this space for ...
Following Brexit, 1st January 2024 signalled the end of the supremacy of EU law in the UK. What does this mean for employers and employment law? The government has attempted to retain and codify key rights and principles, but it is ...
If you have been asked to be an attorney for someone under their power of attorney, whether for finances or health and welfare, then they have placed their trust in you to act in their best interests at all times. This will also be the ...
Due to changes in ways of working since the pandemic or in response to the economic slowdown, some employers are downsizing their premises and asking employees to relocate to new premises or hubs. We take a look at the key contractual, ...
We were delighted to sponsor the Farming Community Network (FCN) Cream Tea event held at Wintershill Hall Estate on Thursday 20th July. Clare Ridout commented “It was great to see the event so well attended and it was a beautiful ...
One story which received a great deal of media coverage earlier this year was the publication of the results of a six-month trial involving around 2,900 workers who had moved to a four-day working week. The organisers of the UK trial ...
We are delighted to welcome new starters who have arrived this year and reflect our growth and success over the past few years. Each member of staff is key to our commitment to high levels of client service and a bespoke, tailored ...
MOCHET, our charity committee, are delighted to announce that we are bringing back our Charity Quiz, this time in support of our charity of the year Midhurst Palliative Care. This is an ideal team building event for colleagues, or ...
‘A common concern for our clients and their families is the prospect of having to sell the family home in order to meet care costs,’ explains Michelle Hill, a Chartered Legal Executive in the Wills, Probate and Trusts team with ...
We advise both employers and employees on employment law. As part of that role, we advise on and draft Settlement Agreements. As the name suggest, these Agreements “settle” any potential disputes or claims between the parties and ...
Royalty payments are often earned from creative activities such as writing a book or composing music, but they can also be earned from a patent or brand licensing, or from a franchise or even licensing of mineral rights. While ...
New rules introduced by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) require trustees to register the details of most non-taxable trusts with the Trust Registration Service by 1 September 2022. After that date, trusts must be registered within 90 ...