Coercive behaviour and domestic abuse becomes a criminal offence
31 December 2015
Simona Obadia takes a look at the latest law on Domestic Violence.
31 December 2015
Simona Obadia takes a look at the latest law on Domestic Violence.
25 November 2015
Please note we are now no longer able to take bookings for Will Aid 2015.
6 November 2015
Analysis of HMIC’s latest release reveals a postcode lottery
20 October 2015
Will Aid is coming up, have you booked your appointment?
15 October 2015
Andrew Guile considers the latest figures for payment of inheritance tax.
9 October 2015
The Family Court reporting debate lingers.....
5 October 2015
GN Law Solicitor Karen Shakespeare tackles Everest......
28 September 2015
The Honourable Mr Justice Charles, Vice President of the Court of Protection, handed down his judgment on 25 September 2015 in the case of NRA & Others [2015] EWCOP 59. The full judgment can be read here (http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCOP/2015/59.html).
16 September 2015
Latest government figures show a vast increase in the use of special guardianship orders since 2010.
16 September 2015
Following on from Donald Galbraith’s informative video about Adoption, Sally Wilkes has a closer look at the recent case law concerning Adoption and European Law.
28 August 2015
We are pleased to announce that Della Camps, a paralegal at GN Law, has completed our internal training program and has begun assisting clients before Hospital Managers panels.
18 August 2015
We are pleased to announce that Lewis Spirgel-Sinclair, a paralegal at GN Law, has completed our internal training program and has begun assisting clients before Hospital Managers panels.
17 August 2015
Key changes to the Mental Health Act Code of Practice
13 August 2015
Our #FreeCoffee and #LegalQ&A Tuesdays will be taking a short break and will be back at the start of September....Email us to find out the dates of the next session!
In the meantime don't forget our weekly Free Clinics
12 August 2015
A superb opportunity has arisen for a receptionist with excellent organisational skills to join the team at GN Law.
11 August 2015
'Conditional Discharge - New Rules' by Charlotte Butler-Brewster
7 August 2015
In this new video series Yasaman Patel from our Landlord & Tenant department explains which areas of housing law legal aid is available for.
6 August 2015
In this new video series Yasaman Patel from our Landlord & Tenant department looks at when you can evict a tenant if rent has not been paid.
5 August 2015
In this new video series Yasaman Patel from our Landlord & Tenant department explains how you can evict your tenant when the tenancy has come to an end
4 August 2015
We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Employment Law consultant to join our new North Finchley office which will open in September.
4 August 2015
Tuesday 11th August 2015 Free Coffee and Legal Q&A @Harris + Hoole N12
4 August 2015
In this new video series Yasaman Patel from our Landlord & Tenant department explains Tenancy Deposits as a Landlord
3 August 2015
In this new video series Natasha Hejabizadeha from our Wills, Trusts & Probate department explains why Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA's) are useful?
31 July 2015
In this new video series Natasha Hejabizadeha from our Wills, Trusts & Probate department explains how you would apply for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
30 July 2015
In this new video series Natasha Hejabizadeha from our Wills, Trusts & Probate department looks at the basic issues to consider when it comes to applying for Probate.
29 July 2015
In this new video series Natasha Hejabizadeha from our Wills, Trusts & Probate department explains how to make sure your Will is valid.
28 July 2015
Our Family Law and Wills specialists spent a successful morning taking their knowledge and skills to Harris + Hoole, North Finchley High Road N12.
28 July 2015
In this new video series Natasha Hejabizadeha from our Wills, Trusts & Probate department looks at the issues to consider when making a will.
27 July 2015
In this new video series Natasha Hejabizadeha from our Wills, Trusts & Probate department explains why you should make a will.
23 July 2015
In our new video series from our Family and Divorce Law Team Donald Galbraith explains Divorce and The Orthodox Community.
22 July 2015
We are currently recruiting paralegals for our Mental Health department.
22 July 2015
Yasaman Patel, Housing Solicitor at GN Law is offering free training to Landlords and Landlords agents on Landlord and Tenant disputes.
22 July 2015
In our new video series from our Family and Divorce Law Team Donald Galbraith explains adoption.
21 July 2015
In our new video series from our Family and Divorce Law Team Jay Bunyan explains how you would relocate with your child?
19 July 2015
In our new video series from our Family and Divorce Law Team Jay Bunyan explains how you can see your child without going to court.
17 July 2015
In our new video series Jay Bunyan from our Family and Divorce Law Team explains how can you apply to court to see your child.
16 July 2015
In our new video series from our Family and Divorce Team Jay Bunyan looks at how a court would decide the arrangements in respect of a child.
15 July 2015
In our new video series Donald Galbraith explains Divorce.
14 July 2015
Our family team spent a successful morning taking their knowledge and skills to Harris + Hoole, North Finchley High Road N12.
13 July 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile explains the stages between starting court proceedings and the trial.
10 July 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile looks at what your claim against the police could be worth.
9 July 2015
On 9th July 2015 MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) released their latest annual report.
9 July 2015
Simona Obadia looks at the case of the film-maker who exaggerated his earnings to reassure his wealthy wife-to-be that he was not marrying her for her wealth and what happened at court when things didn't work out as planned.
9 July 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile explains how you make a trespass claim against the police.
8 July 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile explains Malicious Prosecution Claims.
7 July 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile explains False Imprisonment Claims.
6 July 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile explains how you make an assault claim against the police.
3 July 2015
Yasaman Patel looks at the surge in the number of homeless families being placed outside of London.
3 July 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile explains how you get compensation from the police.
2 July 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile looks at whether it's worth complaining against the police.
1 July 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile explains how you would make a complaint about the police.
30 June 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile explains the sorts of complaints you can make against the police.
29 June 2015
In our new video series Andrew Guile explains the difference between complaints and compensation claims against the police.
29 June 2015
A decision of the Upper Tribunal means that single parents who share the care of their children will now find it more difficult to pay their rent.
18 June 2015
Jay Bunyan looks at dishonest disclosure
17 June 2015
We are pleased to announce that Nilufer Ozdemir, a paralegal at Guile Nicholas Solicitors, has completed our internal training program and has begun assisting clients before Hospital Managers panels.
8 June 2015
Recent case emphasises the need for proper regulation of surrogacy in the UK.
5 June 2015
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has prepared a report on budget cuts for this year. ADASS calls on the government to “protect essential care and support services to our most vulnerable citizen”.
4 June 2015
Natasha Hejabizadeha and Melissa Law will be speaking at Meadowside Care Home for its National Care Home Open Day on Friday 19 June 2015.
21 May 2015
Free accommodation for students in Holland in return for their time.
19 May 2015
Our team walked with the Lord Chief Justice and thousands of lawyers to raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust which funds Law Centres and pro bono agencies in and around London.
18 May 2015
Support Team GN Law at the London Legal Walk Today!
14 May 2015
Team GN Law to help raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust
8 May 2015
We are pleased to announce that Hannah Sweeney, a paralegal at GN Law, has completed our internal training program and has begun assisting clients before Hospital Managers panels.
3 May 2015
What are the political parties' plans for the health and social care sector should they be elected? Maria Nicholas, director and solicitor at Guile Nicholas, explores the pledges of the major parties in an interview with Lexis Nexis.
1 May 2015
Patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act and apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) may undergo a pre-hearing examination. The examination is conducted by the Tribunal doctor who interviews the patient and also reviews the patient’s medical records.
21 April 2015
One of the significant changes that the Care Act 2014 has brought about is in relation to section 117 aftercare under the Mental Health Act 1983 (“the MHA”).
21 April 2015
Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) new approach to regulating Mental Health Care Services utilises ‘Intelligence Monitoring’ tools.
21 April 2015
One in every four people in the UK experiences a mental health problem each year. Is it ‘fair and just’ to hinder those people from obtaining employment due to their mental health history?
14 April 2015
This month the Law Society’s Guidance on identifying a deprivation of liberty has been issued. It focuses primarily on the practical application of the law.
13 April 2015
The Code of Practice to the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) has been substantially revised. The new version came into force on 1 April 2015.
7 April 2015
Maria Nicholas explains recent changes to the deprivation of liberty safeguards and how they may affect certain care providers.
31 March 2015
Following the widespread coverage of the Supreme Court decision in Wyatt and Vince, many people, both practitioners and clients alike, have been left with questions about the impact of the case on matrimonial financial proceedings.
23 March 2015
Maria Nicholas and Natasha Hejabizadeha will be speakers at ‘Living Safe, Living Well’, an event hosted by The Fremantle Trust on Thursday 26th March, 5.30pm
19 March 2015
As recent events in the USA have sparked a call there for more officers to wear body cameras, will the UK follow suit?
19 March 2015
Natasha completed the half marathon in a great time of 2hrs 28 mins and raised over £500!
26 February 2015
It has become increasingly common practice for parties to a marriage to seek to resolve issues of matrimonial finance by way of mediation or, indeed, arbitration
26 February 2015
25 February 2015
Mastermind in Harrow 2015 over £8,000 raised!
20 February 2015
Melissa Law takes a look at the recent figures from the CQC regarding the use of DoLS.
16 February 2015
They’ll be no prizes for guessing whether the number of complaints have risen or lowered.
13 February 2015
February 5th 2015 was ‘Time to Talk day’. This was a campaign set up by ‘Time to Change’ which is led by charities including MIND and Rethink Mental Illness.
5 February 2015
On 29 January 2015, the Department of Health published a report on what progress has been made against tackling abuse of the vulnerable and elderly following the horrendous situation uncovered at Winterbourne View care home in 2012. The question is, has any real progress been made?
26 January 2015
Munazza Hollingsworth - Our Newest Mental Health Tribunal Advocate
19 January 2015
Legal aid application process ‘functions as a barrier to access,’ says President of the Family Division.
7 January 2015
Lexis Nexis recently interviewed one of our directors Maria Nicholas regarding the impact regulations for disputes relating to care and support between local authorities will have on the sector.