Elise Rose, Author at Fraser Dawbarns

Family Law Team at Fraser Dawbarns concludes £2m divorce settlement

Posted on April 14, 2025

The Family Law team at Fraser Dawbarns have recently concluded a £2m divorce settlement where the assets comprised property, savings and investments and a final salary pension, and which necessitated the instruction of a pension expert to advise on sharing funds. Happily, the settlement was negotiated amicably, without the need to attempt arbitration or commence […]

Lessons for Employers on Indirect Discrimination, Redundancy, and Fair Dismissal

Posted on March 6, 2025

The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in Marston (Holdings) Ltd v Perkins [2025] serves as a crucial lesson for employers on the risks of failing to justify workplace policies, mishandling redundancy processes, and overlooking the impact of workplace requirements on employees with childcare responsibilities. The Facts The claimant was dismissed after refusing to […]

Lessons in Fair Dismissal, Neurodiversity, and Mental Health Considerations in the Workplace

Posted on March 5, 2025 (March 17, 2025)

The recent Employment Tribunal case of Claimant v V&A Enterprises Ltd serves as a critical reminder for employers on the importance of fair investigations, reasonable adjustments for neurodiverse employees, and the proportionality of disciplinary actions. The Facts The claimant was dismissed without notice on 14 April 2023 for alleged gross misconduct following claims of bullying a […]

Key Financial Changes to Employment Law in 2025

Posted on February 14, 2025 (March 6, 2025)

There are several key financial changes coming into effect in April 2025. These will have implications for both employers and employees, and it’s vital that businesses are prepared for the adjustments. National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW): The NLW is set to rise on 1 April 2025, impacting those aged 21 and […]

£35,000 personal injury settlement for injured pedestrian

Posted on January 22, 2025

Neil John, who heads the personal injury team at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a £35,000 settlement for a Norfolk pedestrian who was injured when a car reversed over her foot. The woman lost her big toe as a result of the incident. The driver of the vehicle denied that the outcome was his fault and […]

Settlement for wife who fled to refuge

Posted on November 4, 2024 (January 31, 2025)

Our family law solicitors in Wisbech have successfully helped a woman to conclude a divorce settlement which was double the sum originally offered by her husband. Having originally instructed other solicitors in Cambridge, the wife came to us after mediation had failed to result in an agreement. There were arguments about the husband’s pre-marital assets […]

What does the 2024 Budget mean for you?

Posted on October 30, 2024 (October 30, 2024)

There was a great deal of hype surrounding the delivery by Hon Rachel Reeves MP of the first Labour budget since 2010 and the first ever in UK history to be delivered by a woman. Amid the usual politicking came significant plans to raise taxes by £40 billion. She citied the projections from the Office […]

Fraser Dawbarns appoints two new commercially-focused partners

Posted on October 23, 2024 (October 23, 2024)

Local law firm Fraser Dawbarns has appointed two new partners to the business with effect from the start of November 2024. They are Commercial Litigation specialist Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin and Commercial Property solicitor Sophie King. Both are based in the firm’s King’s Lynn office but work with businesses across the region. They bring the total number […]

Increased Legal 500 recognition for Fraser Dawbarns

Posted on October 2, 2024 (October 2, 2024)

Local solicitors Fraser Dawbarns continue to be the only lawyers based in King’s Lynn, Wisbech, Downham Market, March and Ely to be recognised by independent directory The Legal 500. The new 2025 rankings, published this week, have this year recognised individuals as well as teams within the firm. Joshua Shuardson-Hipkin is lauded as a […]

Fatal injury claim settled for £330,000

Posted on October 1, 2024 (October 1, 2024)

Neil John, who heads the Fraser Dawbarns personal injury team, has successfully settled a fatal injury claim on behalf of the family of a car driver whose vehicle was hit by a work colleague driving the other way. The other party had been taking drugs and has subsequently been convicted of causing death by dangerous […]

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