Legal Exchange - Issue 6
Welcome to the latest edition of our Legal Exchange newsletter. In each issue, we’ll be sharing insights from across our legal departments.
If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover in a future newsletter, please email marketing@franklins-sols.co.uk
Employment insights
From Banter to Breach: The Hidden Legal Risks of Workplace Nicknames
Nicknames can often add a fun touch to the workplace, but they can also become problematic if they touch on sensitive characteristics like race, gender, age or disability.
Such jokes can potentially lead to serious legal issues for employers, especially if they are seen as discriminatory or creating a hostile environment.
In this blog, Thomas Ddumba, Solicitor in our Employment Law team gives advice on what you should know and what you can do.
Litigation insights
Causes of Shareholder Disputes
Shareholder disputes can disrupt a company's operations and long-term success. Common causes include breaches of shareholder agreements, unequal distribution of profits, mismanagement, lack of communication and differing visions for the business's direction.
Recognising these triggers early allows business owners to take proactive steps to minimise risks and maintain harmony within the company. Find out more in this blog.
Corporate insights
Trademark infringement and lookalike products!
Can lookalike products be considered to take unfair advantage of branded products?
Amy Griggs from our Corporate Services team looks at the recent case of Thatchers Cider Company Limited v Aldi Stores and the significance of the Court’s decision.
An introduction to Andrea Smith!
Andrea Smith, Equity Partner and Commercial Lawyer explains what her role is within Franklins and the types of work that her Corporate team can support you with.
Commercial Property insights
How do you approach the legal issues when selling land?
Denise Watson, Associate Partner from our Bespoke and Commercial Property team explains how the team approaches the legal issues when selling land that adjoins your property.
Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning insights
How can you provide for Grandchildren in your Will?
Eddie Bell, Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts and Probate team, explains the different ways you can make your Will so that your Grandchildren receive exactly what you intend.
Family insights
When relationships become harmful – What Netflix’s ‘YOU’ Can teach us about Family Law
Season 5 of Netflix’s gripping thriller, YOU was released earlier this year. Beyond the drama of love turned obsession lies a disturbing reality, coercive control and abuse; these are not just fictional plot devices, but very real issues that family law deals with daily.
We see first-hand how relationships can spiral. While most cases don’t reach the extremes of Joe Goldberg’s behaviour, YOU raises real questions about what legal protections exist when love becomes dangerous. Nikita Bhara from our Family Law Department explains more.
Conveyancing insights
Moving home after a relationship breakdown
Going through a relationship breakdown can be one of the most emotionally and practically challenging experiences in life. If you and your partner have jointly owned a home, figuring out what to do with the property can add another layer of complexity.
Rosie Titmuss, from our Residential Conveyancing team looks at the options you are now facing.
If you’d like to speak to a member of the team about any of the topics above or need legal support for your personal or business needs, please get in touch:
Email: info@franklins-sols.co.uk
Phone: 01908 660966 | 01604 828282
Website: www.franklins-sols.co.uk