Meet the Team: Harriet Turnbull

Harriet Turnbull specialises in wills and probate at Bellevue Law.
We’re lucky to have a fantastic team at Bellevue Law – after all, any firm is only as good as its staff – so we’re shining a spotlight on their expertise and all-round excellence in a series of Q&As. This week we’re sitting down with Harriet Turnbull, one of the newest additions to our team,
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When to Make a New Will

when to make a new will
If you’ve already made a will, you might well be thinking ‘job done’ – after all, approximately 60% of people in the UK don’t have one. But if there’s been a big change in your life, or if you haven’t revisited your will for several years, it might be time to make a new one.
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Do I Need A Will?

Do I need to make a will?
According to recent research, almost two thirds of adults in the UK don’t have a will. Contrary to popular opinion, wills aren’t only necessary for the elderly or those suffering from ill health – there are lots of circumstances in which you might need to make one. Who Needs to Make a Will? A will
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Working with Employers: How Bellevue Law Can Help

How Bellevue Law can help employers.
Extensive experience representing some of the world’s biggest employers, coupled with a human approach. Bellevue Law’s expert practitioners combine years of experience at international firms with a highly personal, cost-effective service.  Founder Florence Brocklesby and colleagues Pauline McArdle, Leigh Edgar, and Victoria Misselbrook talk about the firm’s unique business model, and how their experience in
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Sexual Misconduct in the Post #MeToo Era: What it Means for Regulated Industries

What misconduct means for regulated industries in the post MeToo era.
Until fairly recently, allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace were often brushed under the carpet or accepted as something commonplace and to be expected. 2017’s watershed #MeToo moment has changed all of that. Not only do people feel more empowered to speak out about such abuse, but also what was once considered a private
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Three Things to Consider If You Are Facing Redundancy

If you're facing redundancy, Bellevue Law are here to help.
Even if it’s not entirely unexpected, being selected for redundancy can provoke a strong emotional response. Perhaps the decision feels unfair – or even personal. Or, conversely, perhaps it feels like an unexpected bonus.   In some circumstances, you might question whether you have been selected for a discriminatory reason (for example, if you’ve recently
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International Arbitration: Why Bellevue Law?

We receive consistent praise for the quality of our lawyers, the calibre of our advice, and our rigorous commitment to achieving our clients’ goals. Arbitration specialists Alexandra Key and Oliver Stokes explain how Bellevue Law is the perfect fit for those looking for a cost-effective, agile firm to handle an international arbitration matter. What is International
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Are NDAs Exploitative?

Are NDAs exploitative? Our blog explores.
If you’ve listened to the news recently, you’ve probably heard the term ‘NDA’ more than once. Once a fairly uncontroversial, commonplace mechanism, confidentiality agreements – also known as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) – have become synonymous with sexual harassment cases (particularly in the wake of #MeToo) and exploitation. In this blog, we’ll discuss how NDAs work,
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How to Resolve Shareholder Disputes

Shareholder disputes can escalate quickly, affecting morale and damaging your business. Read our blog for some general advice.
Shareholder disputes can arise for a number of reasons: perhaps you and your business partner disagree about the direction of the company, or you don’t feel they’re pulling their weight; or maybe a personal dispute has spilled over into the business. Whatever the reason for the dispute, these scenarios have a lot in common: they’re
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The Good Work Plan and What it Means for Employers

Concerned about the latest reforms? Bellevue law are here to help shed light on what it could mean for your business.
In 2016, Matthew Taylor (Chief Executive of the Royal Society of the Arts) was commissioned by the government to lead a review of modern employment. In response to this review, ‘Employment Practices in the Modern Economy,’ the government formulated the ‘Good Work Plan’ which proposes a series of reforms to employment law. The aim of
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