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Day 22 of our Family Team's #AdventAnswers series! Today, Denise Findlay answers the important question, 'Should I have a pre nuptial agreement?' Tune in for her answer! #Prenups #FamilyLaw #ChristmasCountdown

In day 21 of our Family Team's #AdventAnswers series, Lauren Guiler answers, 'As family courts become more transparent, how do you think this will affect privacy concerns for divorcing couples, and do you anticipate a rise in alternative dispute resolution methods like arbitration?' #FamilyLaw #Divorce #ChristmasCountdown

We’d like to make you aware of our opening hours over the next two weeks: Monday 23 December - Open as usual Tuesday 24 December - Open as usual (closing at 16:00) Wednesday 25 December - Closed Thursday 26 December - Closed Friday 27 December - Closed Monday 30 December - Open as usual Tuesday 31 December - Open as usual Wednesday 1 January - Closed Thursday 2 January - Open as usual Friday 3 January - Open as usual From all of us at Birketts, we wish you a wonderful festive season. #Christmas #NewYear #OpeningHours

Welcome to day 20 of our Family Team's #AdventAnswers series! Today, Jessica Murfitt answers the question 'How has the introduction of the no-fault divorce law impacted the wellbeing of children, especially in terms of reducing conflict between separating parents?' #FamilyLaw #NoFaultDivorce #ChristmasCountdown

'With the Law Commissions' proposed surrogacy reforms allowing intended parents to be recognised as legal parents from birth, how do you think this will impact the rights and responsibilities of surrogates and intended parents? Are there any risks or gaps in this new approach?' Molly Barker provides an insightful answer in day 19 of our Family Team's #AdventAnswers series. Tune in now. #FamilyLaw #ChristmasCountdown

Birketts has advised leading global facilities service provider OCS on their acquisition of FES FM and FES Support Services. Speaking after the deal, Rafael Ruiz, Partner at Birketts, added: “It was a pleasure to once again advise OCS on their latest acquisition. Their resources and strategy will see FES FM and FES Support Services play a key role in the sector in the future, and the transaction demonstrated once again the strength in depth and Next Level standard of service Birketts’ Corporate Team is known for.” Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e23J4-CK #CorporateLaw #BusinessAcquisition #FacilitiesManagement

If care for the children is shared equally, do I have to pay child maintenance? Debbie Lloyd provides insight on day 18 of our Family Team’s #AdventAnswers series. Watch now👇 #FamilyLaw #ChildMaintenance #ChristmasCountdown

The Social Housing Team recently hosted a fantastic client Christmas drinks reception in London! Huge thanks to Magic by Alfie for the amazing entertainment. It was wonderful catching up with our clients – thank you to everyone who joined us! 🥂🎄 #ChristmasReception #ClientDrinks #SocialHousingLawyers

Welcome to day seventeen of the Family Team's #AdventAnswers! Today, Lucy Birch, Senior Associate, answers the question 'With private law cases involving children taking longer to resolve in court, what are the main challenges this poses for families, and how can delays be minimised to reduce the stress on children?' #FamilyLaw #LegalInsight #ChristmasCountdown

The Government has released the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), effective from 12 December 2024, for all development management decisions. Tom Newcombe, Head of our Planning and Environmental Team, and Trainee Solicitor Isaac Craft, have written an insightful article discussing the key changes, some of which will be very reliant on guidance yet to be published. Read their analysis here: https://lnkd.in/ePKG5TBq #NPPF #Planning #LegalInsight