17 May 2021 may be an important date in the Government’s ‘roadmap’ of measures to ease Coronavirus restrictions, but it also marks the deadline for responses to the Ministry of Justice’s (MOJ’s) consultation on proposals to increase selected court fees and Help with Fees income thresholds.

The government has announced that the small claims limit for non-RTA cases will increase to £1,500, scaling back on the initial proposal.

Our Head of Employment, David Bradley has featured in ‘The Carer’, discussing whether or not the no jab or no job policy can be enforced in the care industry.

We are experiencing an increase in enquiries regarding the corporate structures of our clients to ensure they are fit for the future as they seek to protect profitable or asset rich parts of their business from those which have or could run in to difficulties due to the pandemic.

The stamp duty holiday has certainly resulted in a busier market as prospective purchasers seek to benefit before the deadline expires. In March this year the number of residential properties sold was twice as much compared to the same time last year.

Since 2009, Dying Matters has been supporting and advising people on the difficult topics of dying, death and bereavement.

At Ramsdens Solicitors we are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards at this year’s British Conveyancing Awards.

Natalie Marrison, Partner and Head of Ramsdens Abuse Department, has featured in Platinum Magazine questioning whether or not the law in the UK needs updating to better protect women.