Best Solicitors Monthly Update – May 2023

Our monthly newsletter is the perfect way to stay in the loop with all the exciting things happening at Best Solicitors. Check out this month's updates and stories below.

Five Years in Barnsley

Best Solicitors is excited to celebrate our five-year anniversary in Barnsley.

The team marked the occasion with a celebration at our new office on Church Street last week, where members of the Crime and Conveyancing teams in Barnsley were joined by local businesses including Legacy Financial and Gates Estates.

Best Solicitors would like to thank local businesses Chocolatey Claire and G. Haslehurst & Son for assisting with catering for the event. We are immensely proud of what the team has achieved and look forward to celebrating more milestones in the future. You can read more about the occasion here - https://shorturl.at/dmV18

'Make ethnicity pay gap reporting mandatory'

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is urging the government to take action against racism in the workplace by making ethnicity pay gap reporting obligatory. Presently, employers with at least 250 employees must report their gender pay gaps, but reporting ethnicity pay gaps is optional.

The Office for National Statistics has demonstrated that some ethnic minority groups earn less than white British employees, while others earn more. "Although ethnicity pay gap reporting isn't required at the moment, employers should treat their employees with fairness to avoid any potential discrimination as required by the Equality Act 2010", advises our employment specialist Nicola Sharpe. It's vital to establish an unbiased workplace culture that celebrates diversity to improve the company's effectiveness and success. To read more on this story visit - https://shorturl.at/ijoD2

Everything you need to know about Probate

Probate can seem like an intimidating process, but understanding the basics can be reassuring.

Put simply, Probate is the legal process that occurs when a person passes away and their estate needs to be distributed.

Our Private Client team are experienced in navigating the process and were winners of the 2023 Sheffield and District Law Society award for

Private Client - so you can trust us to guide you through the process with ease.

To find out more about the process and what our team can offer, visit us here - https://shorturl.at/emyHY

Alternatively, if you would like to speak to us in person, Ellie Whitehead from our Wills & Probate Team will be on hand to answer any of your Probate questions. The legal clinic will be held at our Stocksbridge offices on the 1st June between 10am and 3pm. Further details here

International Child Abduction

Our expert team at Best Solicitors specialise in international child abduction cases. They are here to help you navigate through any legal challenges you may face with expertise, understanding and empathy.

If you are the alleged abducting parent, we may still be able to defend proceedings issued against you under certain circumstances.

Recently our Family Team experts were mentioned as part of a major conference recently held by 1KBW in London. The conference was both an informative and enjoyable day which reiterates our team’s dedication to always learning more and expanding their expertise. More on this here.

Don't face this difficult situation alone, contact our team here to learn more - https://shorturl.at/qNRW6

Have you suffered an injury as a result of an accident at work that wasn't your fault?

We understand that it can cause pain, suffering and financial difficulty if you're unable to return to work for a period of time.

In addition, you may incur significant expenses - for rehabilitation, physio or for a loved one to take time off work to care for you.

You may be entitled to compensation, and that's where we can help. Our accident-at-work claims service is here to support you in getting the compensation you need and deserve.

Learn what types of accidents you can claim for here - https://shorturl.at/dpvN5

Expanding your business?

Signing a commercial lease is a significant step when starting or expanding your business. It's important to take the time to thoroughly review and understand all aspects of a commercial lease before signing, as it will impact your business's finances and operations.

However, with proper due diligence and professional guidance, a commercial lease can provide a stable foundation for your business to succeed and thrive in the marketplace. Find out how we can help here https://shorturl.at/hopAZ

Thank you for reading and if you are looking for a solicitor committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients then look no further, contact our team today.

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