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Some of our colleagues have had a great time as volunteer gardeners at St Gemma's Hospice this week. Thank you to Sinéad Sopala, Lisa Stockdale and trainee solicitors, Lakhjinder Singh Uppal and Abigail Watson for using their volunteer day helping the gardens look...
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. There are many steps involved, and one crucial aspect is the conveyancing process. Don't worry if you're not familiar with the term - we've got you covered! In this blog post,...
Running a business involves making critical decisions and managing important affairs. However, unforeseen circumstances can arise, such as illness, accidents, or incapacity, which may temporarily or permanently incapacitate a business owner. In such situations, it is...
Wills play a crucial role in estate planning and the distribution of assets after someone passes away. Here are some key points regarding the significance of wills and why you need a well-written will: 1. Asset distribution A will allows you to set out how you want...
We are seeing increasing frequency in farming estates being the subject of claims concerning, amongst other things, boundary disputes. This apparent rise in adverse possession claims related to farming could be attributed to various factors. One possible reason is the...
Volunteering always plays a key part in our communities and during Volunteers’ Week we wanted to highlight some of our colleagues who volunteer their time in different capacities supporting charities across the region. | Volunteering as an appropriate adult Zoreen...
When you own a flat or apartment, there is often a management company that manages the services for the block. Each flat owner will pay a service charge towards the cost. However, we do now often see freehold houses on estates with the same type of management company....
We’re delighted to announce that Levi Solicitors has signed up to the Mindful Employer Charter – a set of voluntary aspirations for employers who are positive about mental health. The Mindful Employer Charter aims to recognise those employers who are working towards...
Whatever your relationship status, you might have questions about whether you need to make a will. We take a look at some of our clients' most frequently asked questions on the effects of getting married (or divorced) on your will. | I’m not married. Will my partner...
Levi Solicitors have been recognised at the inaugural Modern Law Private Client Awards 2023, being shortlisted in the ‘Private Client Team of the Year - Wills & Probate’ and ‘Business Growth’ categories. These awards have been launched specifically to celebrate...
This week we are supporting Dementia Action Week. None of us know what is round the corner, and indeed if we may be diagnosed with dementia in the future. Nafisa Hussain is a solicitor in our wills probate and estate planning team, and a Dementia Friend. She explains...
A huge well done to our very own Richard Coleman, our IT Manager who completed the Leeds Half Marathon over the weekend, raising funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Richard was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in August 2021. Following radiotherapy, chemotherapy and...
We saw a raft of changes announced by the Government this week that may have significant consequences for employers and employees around: post-termination restrictive covenants; working time regulations; TUPE; and holiday entitlements / rolled-up holiday pay. The...
Tracy Fox, our Head Cashier, is celebrating 35 years at Levi Solicitors. As one of our longest-serving employees, Tracy started her journey with us back in April 1988. When the firm had just three computers! We asked Tracy to look back over the last 35 years, where...
We have recently seen Dominic Raab’s resignation after a report investigating bullying allegations against him was published. Following from this, Natalie Saunders, our head of Employment, looks at what constitutes appropriate workplace behaviour. And indeed, what is...
Our colleague, Gillian Sandford, will be taking part in this year’s Race for Life 10k run next month. Gillian commented: “I know we get asked a lot to sponsor but it’s not often I do anything like this. I am most definitely NOT a runner, but I want to do my bit to...
Alex Newman, who is the firms head of Risk & Compliance passed the Risk and Compliance Advanced Accreditation Exam on its first release date, making the firm one of a small number of firms in the UK to have the accreditation. The Risk and Compliance Advanced...
Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis has highlighted why having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is incredibly important. In fact, he stated that having a power of attorney was 'more important than a will'. If at some time in the future you lack the mental capacity to...
Many workers in the UK will see an increase to their pay slips as the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and the National Living Wage (NLW) for those aged 23 and over, increases with effect from 1 April 2023. | New National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Rates The new...
Levi Solicitors has been ranked the number one law firm in West Yorkshire by ReviewSolicitors. ReviewSolicitors bases their rankings on verified client reviews over the last year, the firms' accreditations, experience and other information. It has placed us at number...
As life changes and evolves, so does what we need from our living space. Downsizing is a big decision to make, and we understand the reasons to downsize are different for everyone. Some of the most common reasons that we see for people deciding to downsize their...
When a commercial tenant is in rent arrears, their landlord may have the legal right to forfeit the lease and take back possession of the property. This can have significant implications for the tenant, particularly if the premises are essential to running their...
We know life is busy, and it is not always possible to organise a meeting with your solicitor in their offices during working hours. We put off tasks such as making a will until we can find the time. And sometimes we have to take time out of our working day to deal...
Disputes between directors and shareholders can arise for many reasons. If you are a minority shareholder and become engaged in a dispute with the directors or shareholders of the company, it is important to understand your legal rights as a minority shareholder and...
On purchasing a property, your ownership will be registered at the Land Registry. Unfortunately, sometimes errors in registration are made. So what can you do if you later discover that the property has been incorrectly registered? We look below at what is known as...
In a highly publicised case, the residents of a luxury apartment block in central London, Neo Bankside, brought proceedings against the Tate Modern gallery. The apartment owners argued that the viewing platform introduced by the gallery meant that they were...
In a study by IRN Legal Reports and reported today in Today's Wills and Probate, reports that only 35% of UK adults has made a will. The percentage is even lower in Yorkshire, where only 28% of adults have made a will. Perhaps as...
Flexible working has become increasingly popular since the UK Government first announced employees' right to request it in 2003. And it remains a key tool in an employer’s armoury for attracting and retaining employees, particularly given the seismic shift to home...
Over recent years there has been an increase in the number of indemnity policies being put into place in conveyancing transactions. Yet, there are few claims on these policies. So what is an indemnity policy? And why would you need to pay for one when selling your...
When you instruct a builder, you are relying upon their expertise; to advise and to carry out the agreed works, in accordance with your instructions. Generally, people instruct builders to carry out specialist works. It is therefore unsurprising that legal protections...
