COVID-19: Bellevue Law’s approach

At an uncertain time for clients, colleagues and our community, we are continuing to monitor and implement government advice in relation to COVID-19/Coronavirus.
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When to Instruct Bellevue Law

A safe pair of hands: Bellevue Law on lower-cost, high-quality dispute resolution. Bellevue Law’s founder Florence Brocklesby and colleagues Oliver Stokes and Alexandra Key talk about the firm’s litigation practice and working in partnership with larger firms for the benefit of their clients and contacts. We regularly receive referrals of dispute resolution matters from lawyers
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Meet the Team: Rita Hampton

At Bellevue Law, we believe that any firm is only as good as its staff. We’re enormously proud of our fantastic team, and we think you should get to know them, too! This week we’re sitting down with Rita Hampton, office manager extraordinaire, to learn a little bit about her background, life experiences, and what
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Civil Partnership: Now An Option for Opposite-Sex Couples

Entering into a civil partnership - the benefits.
According to recent research, over three million opposite-sex couples live together in the UK.  They are also the fastest-growing household group in Britain. Yet they are offered none of the same tax reliefs as married couples or same-sex civil partners. But what about ‘common law marriage’ – does that offer some protection? Sadly, though the
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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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