An ex-soldier who claimed compensation after he was dismissed as a ‘dumb black b***ard’ by an Army sergeant was not the victim of ‘very serious’ racism, Ministry of Defence (MoD) lawyers have argued in a test case which promises to provide guidance on the quantification
The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult for not only the separating couple, but also the children. Josiah Hincks are specialist family lawyers in Leicester with vast experience in dealing with children law issues. It may seem hard to remain amicable, but an experienced
Not many people will be aware that the Courts do have the power to grant Injunctions to prevent disgruntled parents speaking out publicly, such as on Social Media websites, about Family Law Proceedings. This Injunction is called a Contra mundum Injunction which means “against the
Claire Holland, Josiah Hincks’ Family lawyer in Blaby writes here about potential claims on property owned before marriage. This article is not intended to reflect advice and no reliance should be placed on it. You should seek legal advice based on your situation. When a
Our specialist family solicitor in Blaby, Claire Holland, answers a frequent question – “Can i change the locks on my house?” You should not change the locks on a jointly-owned property without the consent of the co-owner, even if divorce proceedings have been commenced. If
New procurement rules for public bodies will affect businesses, especially those that have a chequered past. Under the new EU Public Procurement Directive, authorities placing contracts will be able to consider social criteria in making their decisions. Indeed, the Directive states that the price should
In a case which highlighted the vital distinction for tax purposes between shares that are acquired by subscription on issue, and those that are subsequently purchased, a businessman has convinced a tribunal that he is entitled to £46,000 in tax relief in respect of a
In a decision which confirms that the principle of legal professional privilege has full force in employment proceedings, a worker has failed to convince a tribunal that he should be permitted to rely upon a solicitor’s email which was sent on to him in error.
As an expanding Law firm in Leicester, Josiah Hincks Solicitors are looking to hire a Company/Commercial Solicitor working under a Partner in our Leicester office. We get instructions from a wide range of local and national commercial organisations, with work including business acquisitions and disposals, share
The Government’s controversial plans for a new high speed rail link between London and the North (HS2) have been boosted after the Supreme Court rejected arguments that there had been a failure to comply with European environmental protection laws and that the proposed means of
