Wilkin Chapman Solicitors

🎄Christmas opening times🎄 Our offices will close at 5pm on Monday 23rd December and will re-open at 9am on Thursday 2nd January🌟✨

🌾Are you a landowner with a telecoms mast on your property? Recent developments in the telecoms industry could signal significant changes to the rent you receive.💸 🌾Katie Wright, partner in our agricultural department explores: ✔️Why rent reviews for telecoms mast agreements are becoming more frequent ✔️The impact of the Telecoms Code on negotiations ✔️How landowners can protect their interests and maximise rental income 👇Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/JKbl50UqNlO

🎁12 legal days of Christmas🎁 🎄The festive season is here, but did you know it comes with its own legal twists? From consumer rights and pet laws to party noise and corporate gifting. Find out more in our article below👇 https://lnkd.in/e2vPAG66

🎄Season’s greetings to our colleagues, clients and friends🎄 From all of us at Wilkin Chapman, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your continued trust and support throughout the year. We hope you have a joyful and peaceful Christmas, surrounded by loved ones and filled with happiness. 🌟Here’s to a fantastic new year ahead! 🎉

🏳️🌈The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme is now open! 🏳️🌈 The LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme is open to those who were affected by the ban on LGBT personnel serving in HM Armed Forces, between 1967 and 2000. There are two types of Financial Recognition Payments: 👉LGBT Dismissed or Discharged Payment 👉LGBT Impact Payment The applications opened on 13th December 2024 and will close 12th December 2026. 🚨Full details: https://ow.ly/RFJZ50UuRKG Apply online via your Defence Gateway login. 🚨Support is available if you need help. Contact Fighting with Pride or contact your regional veteran community worker. More details here: https://ow.ly/yE6L50UuRKI

🐥Have you registered your bird?🐥 From October 1st, 2024, all birdkeepers must register their birds annually - no matter the flock size. 🦅Failure to register could mean fines or up to 3 months in prison 🦜Exemptions: parrots, budgies and similar birds kept indoors Stay informed and compliant to help manage bird disease outbreaks. Read more below👇 https://lnkd.in/eUKY4_Y6

😊 Get to know our paralegal apprentices 😊 In September we welcomed our new paralegal apprentices. They are based across a variety of departments in our firm, working alongside our experienced professionals in a real-life legal environment. 📄 Our scheme is specifically designed for those who have completed their A Levels (or equivalent) and want to gain skills and experience in an office-based environment that offers a practical route into a future career and profession without the need to go to university. See what our apprentices have to say below and find out more in our latest blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/dx2a2scM

🌾There are multiple reasons that a drainage board may give notice to the occupier of land. These are provided under the Land Drainage Act 1991 (LDA) and include situations such as maintenance, improvements, constructions or even breach of byelaws. ❌Failing to serve these notices can cause delay and unnecessary costs. However, can this be avoided? Find out more via the link below as Tom Hickingbottom considers the importance of serving LDA notices👇 https://lnkd.in/ePQvhK93

🎄Keep your seasonal workers merry and bright with fair rights! Seasonal staff can be essential for the festive season. Despite being temporary, it mustn’t be forgotten that they have rights too! Ensure that your seasonal workers are: 👉Paid at least the National Minimum Wage 👉Provided with holiday and sick pay 👉Given working hours and breaks compliant with regulations 🌟Treat your seasonal workers right and keep your business on the “nice list”. Read more in our article. Link below👇 https://lnkd.in/ekHaN_9H

📝Will your contracts stay profitable after April 2025? The government has announced increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Insurance Contributions, effective from April 2025. 🖋️Find out how to prepare for these changes: 👉Review your contracts 👉Engage with the council 👉Understand termination notice periods ‼️Waiting until April to act could lock you into unprofitable contracts for months. Start planning now! Read the full blog to find out more👇 https://lnkd.in/eR6tbuqn