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January 2027 is closer than you think: Preparing your business for the biggest changes to unfair dismissal in a generation
Major reforms to unfair dismissal law are expected to take effect from January 2027, including a shorter qualifying period and the removal of the statutory cap on compensatory awards. This article explains what the changes mean in practice and why employers should review their procedures before the new legal landscape arrives.
Christopher Eddison-Cogan
11 minutes ago13 min read
When Love Becomes Control
Domestic abuse is not always visible. This article explores how coercive control develops, why it can be difficult to recognise, how it may be demonstrated through evidence, and the legal protections available in England and Wales.
Jennifer Hogan Brown
7 days ago13 min read
Why it is important to document loans to friends, family and business associates
Lending money to someone you trust can feel very different from an ordinary commercial transaction. Eddison Cogan Lawyers explain why a clear loan agreement can protect the lender, the borrower and the relationship between them.
Abir Divanizadeh
Jul 314 min read
Could your pension push your estate into inheritance tax? What families should review before April 2027
From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will be brought within a person’s estate for inheritance tax purposes. This article considers why the change may affect existing wills, pension beneficiary nominations, executor appointments and the eventual division of family wealth.
Christopher Eddison-Cogan
Jun 2513 min read
Employment disputes in small businesses: why they can become so difficult
Employment disputes in small businesses are rarely just legal problems. This article explores why trust, communication, personality dynamics, flexible working expectations and legal obligations can make workplace conflict especially difficult in smaller organisations.
Jennifer Hogan Brown
Jun 227 min read
International child relocation between the UK and Australia: what happens when parents disagree?
When separated parents have connections to both Australia and the UK, a proposed move can create an exceptionally difficult conflict. Christopher Eddison-Cogan explains the legal framework, the child-focused questions courts may consider, and the practical realities of maintaining family relationships across two countries.
Christopher Eddison-Cogan
Jun 1715 min read
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