Award winning London law firm Fisher Meredith has introduced Lana Adamou as the latest member to join the Police and Prison Law team. Read more
Monthly Archives: November 2011
New recruit joins Fisher Meredith’s Police and Prison Law team
Wednesday, 30 November 2011 5:02 Written by 
Love on the ocean waves
Monday, 28 November 2011 2:15 Written by
It has today been reported that love birds will soon be able to marry on cruise ships. Read more
Why you shouldn’t ‘DIY’ when it comes to divorce
Monday, 28 November 2011 10:38 Written by
In times of recession, cuts and unemployment everyone is looking to save money. Many people will look online when they want a divorce and some will end up using divorce sites that prepare the divorce documents for you or enable you to download the forms and fill them in yourself. Read more
The Victorian Evening in Richmond – Friday 2nd December 2011
Thursday, 24 November 2011 1:41 Written by
Fisher Meredith will be attending the Victorian Evening taking place in Richmond on Friday 2nd December in support of the Victoria Foundation, a leading Richmond based medical charity.
Shops in Richmond will be staying open late with special offers and in-store entertainment. Sing along to Christmas carols and enjoy traditional sweets, mince pies, and mulled wine. Watch the carriage parade with a wonderful band from The Royal Military School of Music.
There will be plenty of festive prizes to win including a Fortnum & Mason Hamper courtesy of Fisher Meredith. To win this prize, look out for the souvenir booklets that will be distributed on the night, or visit our special competition page here.
For more details of this free event for all the family, please click here.
Be smart on the move
Thursday, 24 November 2011 12:55 Written by
The advent of smartphones, laptops and tablet computers means that it is now possible to carry your office in your pocket. However, this will often mean that you are also carrying sensitive personal data in relation to clients, customers or third parties that will engage your obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998. Read more
Custodial sentence for first conviction under the Bribery Act
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 10:20 Written by
The first person to be charged under the Bribery Act 2010 which came into force on 1 July 2011 has been sentenced to six years imprisonment. Read more
New recruit joins Fisher Meredith’s Housing Department
Monday, 21 November 2011 9:00 Written by
Award winning London law firm Fisher Meredith has introduced Dianne Cowie as the latest member to join the Housing team. Read more
New recruit joins Fisher Meredith’s Children Team
Sunday, 20 November 2011 9:00 Written by
Award winning London law firm Fisher Meredith has introduced Ravi Mahey as the latest member to join the Children Law team. Read more
New recruit joins Fisher Meredith’s Immigration Department
Saturday, 19 November 2011 9:00 Written by
Award winning London law firm Fisher Meredith has introduced Mariam Khaliq as the latest member to join the Immigration team. Read more
Dealing with unproductive staff: proposals for ‘protected conversations’
Friday, 18 November 2011 9:58 Written by
The Government has announced new measures following the widespread backlash against recent proposals to scrap unfair dismissal and give managers the right to sack unproductive staff. Read more
New recruit joins Fisher Meredith’s Family Law Department
Friday, 18 November 2011 9:00 Written by
Award winning London law firm Fisher Meredith has introduced Mandeep Benning as the latest member to join their Family Law team. Read more
Solicitor qualifies: Yanoulla Kakoulli at Fisher Meredith
Thursday, 17 November 2011 10:03 Written by
Award winning London law firm Fisher Meredith is pleased to announce that Yanoulla Kakoulli has just qualified as a solicitor. Read more
Solicitor qualifies: Jamie Phillips at Fisher Meredith
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 8:00 Written by
Award winning London law firm Fisher Meredith is pleased to announce that Jamie Phillips has just qualified as a solicitor. Read more
The phone-hacking scandal: a missed opportunity for whistleblowing
Monday, 14 November 2011 3:57 Written by
James Murdoch recently protested his innocence before the Culture and Media Committee and maintained that the truth about phone-hacking at News International was deliberately hidden from him. Read more
Solicitor qualifies: Benjamin Grant at Fisher Meredith
Monday, 14 November 2011 10:08 Written by
Award winning London law firm Fisher Meredith is pleased to announce that Benjamin Grant has just qualified as a solicitor. Read more
Civil Partnerships: is the way ceremonies are held likely to change soon?
Saturday, 12 November 2011 8:00 Written by
Richard Busby, a Family Law solicitor at Fisher Meredith, discusses proposed changes to Civil Partnership ceremonies. Read more
Fisher Meredith appoints new Equity Partners
Friday, 11 November 2011 3:25 Written by
Award winning London law firm Fisher Meredith are delighted to announce that Louise Barretto and Maria Healy have joined Senior Partner, Eileen Pembridge and Managing Partner, Stephen Hewitt as equity partners at the firm. Read more
Poppy appeal – Discrimination on the basis of philosophical belief
Thursday, 10 November 2011 5:22 Written by
Gina Fryer, an employment solicitor at Fisher Meredith, discusses an employment case where an employee faced discrimination on the basis of his philosophical beliefs. Read more
Unmarried couples – house shares – what you do, not what you think
Wednesday, 9 November 2011 3:51 Written by
Victoria Walker, a family law solicitor at Fisher Meredith comments on today’s key judgement on how unmarried couples’ assets are to be divided following separation. Read more
Fisher Meredith supports royal charity event
Tuesday, 8 November 2011 3:43 Written by
Fisher Meredith was the key supporter for a royal event to help celebrate the 15th anniversary of Home-Start Richmond upon Thames. Read more
Dismissal for criticism of employer on Facebook
Monday, 7 November 2011 2:31 Written by
Gina Fryer, a solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s employment team, discusses how comments on Facebook lead to the dismissal of an Apple employee.
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Discrimination claims on the grounds of strongly held beliefs vs ‘philosophical beliefs’
Monday, 7 November 2011 9:26 Written by
Gina Fryer, a solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s employment team, discusses two recent high profile cases of Hashman v Milton Park (Dorset) Ltd t/a Orchard Park and Farrell -v- South Yorkshire Police Authority. Read more
Howzat for a sentence?
Sunday, 6 November 2011 11:17 Written by
Cricket has always been synonymous with the idea of fair play, equity and even handedness but Miriam Andrews, a solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s criminal team, looks at whether the sentences recently given by Mr Justice Cooke were even-handed? Read more
Family breakdown – Family Justice Review
Friday, 4 November 2011 3:29 Written by
Louise Barretto discusses the key findings cited in the Family Justice Review which was published earlier this week. Read more
Divorce – it could be you!
Friday, 4 November 2011 9:00 Written by
Victoria Walker, a family law solicitor at Fisher Meredith, discusses a recent case whereby the high court had to decide how to deal with a lottery win in divorce proceedings. Read more
Hugh’s the daddy
Thursday, 3 November 2011 2:04 Written by
Victoria Walker, a family law solicitor at Fisher Meredith, discusses father’s rights in relation to their children following Hugh Grant’s becoming a father. Read more
Marry in haste, repent at leisure
Thursday, 3 November 2011 1:52 Written by
Victoria Walker, a family law solicitor at Fisher Meredith, discusses the recent story that Kim Kardashian has decided her wedding to Kris Humphries was a mistake after just 72 days. Read more
Fireworks party turning into a nightmare
Wednesday, 2 November 2011 5:31 Written by
Gwyneth Barton, a solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s Civil Litigation Department, discusses personal injury and legal consequences following accidents at fireworks display parties. Read more
Event – 15th Anniversary of Home-Start Richmond
Tuesday, 1 November 2011 10:56 Written by
Fisher Meredith are proudly supporting the 15th Anniversary of Home-Start Richmond. This exclusive event will be attended by HRH Princess Alexandra, Patron of Home-Start UK. The event will take place at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park on 3rd November.
For more details about the charity, please click here.
