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The Employment Rights Bill has completed its parliamentary passage and been enacted as the Employment Rights Act 2025, representing one of the most substantial reforms to UK employment law in recent decades. With the legislation now travelling into the implementation...

In 2026 the link between probate law and cognitive health has become a critical focal point for legal practitioners in Northern Ireland. There are currently 25,000 people living with dementia in Northern Ireland. As life expectancy increases and the prevalence of...

Local law firm McCay Legal reports that Q2 was the busiest quarter on record for its Commercial Team since the firm opened 10 years ago, with over £15 million in completed transactions across its Commercial Property and Corporate teams. The largest transaction was a...

A single post can go viral — and so can legal risks. In today’s digital world, the line between personal and professional life is thinner than ever. Social media offers businesses enormous opportunities — but it also brings serious challenges when it comes to...

  Vehicle Rejection  Buying a vehicle, whether new or used, is a significant transaction for both consumers and dealers. While consumers expect a vehicle that meets their expectations, dealers also require a fair opportunity to address any issues that may arise.  ...

The Bank of England has announced a cut to its base interest rate, bringing it down to 4.25% -the lowest it’s been in two years. This move comes as inflation continues to ease, offering some much needed relief for households and signalling more stable economic...

Throughout a number of recent cases, it has become apparent that many claimants are unaware of the existence of the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) or its function. For example, we have been instructed by many clients who felt they had no means of achieving justice after...

Following its General Election win, Labour introduced a significant suite of reforms in its Employment Rights Bill (ERB) which could significantly change employment law in GB. The proposed reforms were publicised towards the end of 2024, therefore we have provided a...

The agricultural sector in Northern Ireland is witnessing a significant surge in land values, with the average price per acre now exceeding £20,000 for the first time. This upward trend, highlighted by recent reports in BBC News and the Belfast Telegraph, presents...

An EPA is a legal instrument that a person can make when they have the capacity to do so, stating who they would like to deal with their financial affairs in the event that they would ever become mentally incapable of dealing with such financial affairs. In this post...

From 31st March 2025, the current rate of SDLT payable is set to increase meaning that the purchase of residential property after this date will come at a much greater cost to buyers.   What is SDLT?  Stamp Duty...

When advising Plaintiffs and Defendants in litigation matters, there is always a strict caveat that if a matter proceeds to a Final Hearing, there is no guarantee of success. This advice is given regardless of whether a case is a 50/50 or extremely strong. When the...