GN Law Media: Year (2015)

Simona Obadia takes a look at the latest law on Domestic Violence.

Please note we are now no longer able to take bookings for Will Aid 2015.

Analysis of HMIC’s latest release reveals a postcode lottery

Will Aid is coming up, have you booked your appointment?

Andrew Guile considers the latest figures for payment of inheritance tax.

The Family Court reporting debate lingers.....

GN Law Solicitor Karen Shakespeare tackles Everest......

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).

Latest government figures show a vast increase in the use of special guardianship orders since 2010.

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. 

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.

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.

Key changes to the Mental Health Act Code of Practice

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 

A superb opportunity has arisen for a receptionist with excellent organisational skills to join the team at GN Law.

'Conditional Discharge - New Rules' by Charlotte Butler-Brewster

In this new video series Yasaman Patel from our Landlord & Tenant department explains ‪which areas of housing law legal aid is available for.

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.

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

We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Employment Law consultant to join our new North Finchley office which will open in September.

Tuesday 11th August 2015 Free Coffee and Legal Q&A @Harris + Hoole N12 

In this new video series Yasaman Patel from our Landlord & Tenant department explains ‪Tenancy Deposits as a Landlord

In this new video series Natasha Hejabizadeha from our Wills, Trusts & Probate department explains why Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA's) are useful?

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)?

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.

In this new video series Natasha Hejabizadeha from our Wills, Trusts & Probate department explains how to make sure your Will is valid.

Our Family Law and Wills specialists spent a successful morning taking their knowledge and skills to Harris + Hoole, North Finchley High Road N12. 

In this new video series Natasha Hejabizadeha from our Wills, Trusts & Probate department looks at the issues to consider when making a will. 

In this new video series Natasha Hejabizadeha from our Wills, Trusts & Probate department explains why you should make a will. 

In our new video series from our Family and Divorce Law Team Donald Galbraith explains Divorce and The Orthodox Community.

We are currently recruiting paralegals for our Mental Health department.

Yasaman Patel, Housing Solicitor at GN Law is offering free training to Landlords and Landlords agents on Landlord and Tenant disputes.

In our new video series from our Family and Divorce Law Team Donald Galbraith explains adoption. 

In our new video series from our Family and Divorce Law Team Jay Bunyan explains how you would relocate with your child?

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.

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.

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.

In our new video series Donald Galbraith explains Divorce.

Our family team spent a successful morning taking their knowledge and skills to Harris + Hoole, North Finchley High Road N12. 

In our new video series Andrew Guile explains the stages between starting court proceedings and the trial.

In our new video series Andrew Guile looks at what your claim against the police could be worth.

On 9th July 2015 MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime) released their latest annual report.

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. 

In our new video series Andrew Guile explains how you make a trespass claim against the police.

In our new video series Andrew Guile explains Malicious Prosecution Claims.

In our new video series Andrew Guile explains False Imprisonment Claims.

In our new video series Andrew Guile explains how you make an assault claim against the police.

Yasaman Patel looks at the surge in the number of homeless families being placed outside of London.

In our new video series Andrew Guile explains how you get compensation from the police.

In our new video series Andrew Guile looks at whether it's worth complaining against the police.

In our new video series Andrew Guile explains how you would make a complaint about the police.

In our new video series Andrew Guile explains the sorts of complaints you can make against the police.

In our new video series Andrew Guile explains the difference between complaints and compensation claims against the police.

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.

Jay Bunyan looks at dishonest disclosure

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.

Recent case emphasises the need for proper regulation of surrogacy in the UK.

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”.

Natasha Hejabizadeha and Melissa Law will be speaking at Meadowside Care Home for its National Care Home Open Day on Friday 19 June 2015.

Free accommodation for students in Holland in return for their time.

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.

Support Team GN Law at the London Legal Walk Today! 

Team GN Law to help raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust

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.

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.

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.

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”).

Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) new approach to regulating Mental Health Care Services utilises ‘Intelligence Monitoring’ tools.

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? 

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.

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.

Maria Nicholas explains recent changes to the deprivation of liberty safeguards and how they may affect certain care providers.

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.

Maria Nicholas and Natasha Hejabizadeha will be speakers at ‘Living Safe, Living Well’, an event hosted by The Fremantle Trust on Thursday 26^th March, 5.30pm

As recent events in the USA have sparked a call there for more officers to wear body cameras, will the UK follow suit?

Natasha completed the half marathon in a great time of 2hrs 28 mins and raised over £500!

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

Mastermind in Harrow 2015 over £8,000 raised! 

Melissa Law takes a look at the recent figures from the CQC regarding the use of DoLS.

They’ll be no prizes for guessing whether the number of complaints have risen or lowered.

February 5^th 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. 

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?

Munazza Hollingsworth - Our Newest Mental Health Tribunal Advocate

Legal aid application process ‘functions as a barrier to access,’ says President of the Family Division.

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.