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The government has pledged to bring in the Renters (Reform) Bill and end “no fault evictions” before the next general election. For more information on this, read our previous blogs on the topic. In fact, it looks likely to be back in the House of Commons next week. ...
The Government is planning to bring Physician Associates (PAs) under the regulation of the General Medical Council (GMC). This is the same organisation that sets the standards of patient care and professional standards that qualified doctors need to meet. Whilst there...
At Levi Solicitors LLP, understanding your needs and queries is paramount. We are proud that we can offer staff who can speak many different languages. So, if you’re not comfortable speaking in English, we may be able to offer you a solicitor who can speak to you in...
If you've ever wondered why solicitors want to know the “ins” and “outs” in relation to your finances when it comes to buying a property, then this might just be the blog for you. Alex Newman, our Compliance and Operations Manager, explains. Let's start with the...
Congratulations to Connor King, who has this week qualified as a solicitor, staying in the firm’s Wills, Probate and Estate Planning team. Connor joined Levi back in June 2021 as a paralegal in the Dispute Resolution team, working in Ed Smith’s team on property...
Our medical negligence team, led by Debra Woolfson, has recently had some great successes in settling claims for clients* who have suffered because their treatment was not to the standard that it should have been. While we have recovered financial compensation for the...
Have you made a will? Recent research shows that only half of UK adults over 30 have a will in place. Indeed, many of those who do have a will may need to update it. 4 to 10 March 2024 is Update Your Will Week, so let’s look at why this is important. | Do You Have A...
The government has backed plans to roll out “Martha’s Rule” from April. | Martha’s Rule Martha’s Rule is a result of a campaign by the parents of 13-year-old Martha Mills. Martha died of sepsis because the severity of her symptoms was missed, despite her mother and...
The Housing Secretary, Michael Gove, said over the weekend that the government intends to fulfil its promise to end ‘no fault’ evictions before the next general election. The announcement appears to contradict the previous update from October 2023 when the government...
In the recent Court of Appeal decision in Gill (as trustees of the Gillcrest UK pension Scheme) v Lees News Ltd, a commercial tenant applied for a new tenancy, which the landlord opposed. The Court considered the reasons the landlord listed for opposing the business...
Dealing with a deceased person’s estate involves gathering in their assets and distributing them in accordance with their will. If there is no will the ‘rules of intestacy’ apply. Finding out what assets a person had used to be a fairly simple task. The process...
Debra Woolfson and her serious injury team have recently enjoyed major success in settling claims for clients* who have suffered because others have not acted as they should have done. While the personal injury team has recovered £100,000s for our clients, the team...
We are delighted to confirm the promotion of Gemma Horner to partner in our highly respected dispute resolution team. The promotion brings the firm’s total number of partners to 12. Gemma has been with Levi since she qualified as a solicitor in 2019. Altogether, Gemma...
This Christmas, the team at Levi Solicitors has been busy fundraising for Yorkshire Children’s Charity. Yorkshire Children’s Charity works to support disadvantaged children across the region. Providing financial support, specialist equipment and Christmas gifts to...
Trainee Solicitor, Connor King and his sister-in-law, Abi, ran a half marathon in November for charity. He took on the Conwy Half Marathon on 19 November, raising money to support research into Sudden Arrhythmic/Adult Death Syndrome UK (SADS UK). Fundraising for this...
Levi Solicitors won the Private Client Team of the Year - Boutique award at the sixth annual British Wills and Probate Awards in October.The awards were hosted in Manchester by broadcaster Jennie Bond, recognising and celebrating excellence in the wills...
The Renters (Reform) Bill introduced a proposal to ban so-called “no-fault evictions”. During discussions on the Bill in the House of Commons this week, the government revealed that it intends to delay introducing the proposals until the courts have been reformed. It...
Creating a will is a crucial step in planning for the future. And if you have children, protecting them will be at the forefront of your mind. Making provisions for your children in your will ensures that their financial and guardianship needs are met in the event of...
We have all been there. You have agreed a contract, which can be a lengthy process in itself, only to realise there is a mistake in the contract. When mistakes happen they can cause issues even with the most solid agreements. These mistakes can sometimes be a...
If you are involved in a legal dispute, you may be considering whether to instruct solicitors or to self-represent. It is not mandatory to instruct a solicitor or direct access barrister to represent you in court. You can represent yourself in many courts, as a...
Levi Solicitors has strengthened its team with new appointments and promotions across the firm. Lee Daniels has joined as our new Conveyancing Manager in the Residential Conveyancing team to meet the needs of the firm’s expanding workload and increasing client base....
The team at Levi Solicitors embarked on a month-long charity challenge throughout September. The challenge saw 28 colleagues walking, running, cycling, stepping and clocking up a total of 1,504 MILES throughout September in aid of Andy's Man Club. With suicide rates...
We are extremely proud to announce we are a direct sponsor for the second year for Chanelle Rushforth, who plays rugby for Barnsley Ladies. Having completed her training contract with us earlier this month, Chanelle is now a solicitor in our conveyancing department....
This October, we are proud to be partnering with St Gemma’s Hospice to support their Make a Will month. | How does it work? The aim is to raise money for St Gemma’s Hospice, so it is suggested that you make a will, and give a donation to the Hospice in your will. In...
According to new research, a third of people moving house in the current market are downsizing. However, the increase in interest and mortgage rates were not the main driver behind the decision to move a smaller house. Quickmove Properties surveyed around 7,000 UK...
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 has now received Royal Assent. The new Act has been designed to make it easier for staff to appeal for a more flexible approach to working patterns from day one of employment. The Act makes the following changes to...
From the 1 October 2023 the Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) regime will extended for claims up to £100,000 and the extension will take effect through changes to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). This means that only a fixed amount of costs (as set out in the tables...
Levi Solicitors has appointed Andrea Wilby as Head of HR & Talent Acquisition. Andrea joins Levi’s management team to work with partners and staff on recruitment, retention and all our people development needs. She has over 20 years’ experience and has held senior...
We are delighted to share the news that we have been shortlisted at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2023. The awards were introduced in 2018 and have become a mainstay of the wills and probate sector, highlighting achievement, and recognising excellence in the...
We always advise that it is best to instruct a specialist wills solicitor to prepare your will. This is because using unqualified, rogue will writers can be risky and potentially harmful for several reasons. Here are some key reasons why you should avoid using...
