Hidden away in the remotest corner of the Protection of Freedoms Bill 2011, a bill drafted largely to regulate parts of investigatory powers and criminal justice system, is a tiny provision (I challenge anyone to find it) removing the ancient restriction on the permitted hours a marriage or Civil Partnership may be licensed to take place. Read more
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Fisher Meredith welcome continued attempts to introduce protection for cohabitants
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 10:51 Written by 
There is a frequently held view that there is such a concept in the family setting as ‘common-law husband/wife’ and that there are legal rights that flow from that relationship. This view is of manifestly wrong and the lack of legal rights can lead to uncertainty and unfairness. Read more
Pre Nuptial or Post Nuptial – financial agreements between parties must be fair
Monday, 23 January 2012 3:55 Written by
The recent case of Kremen v Agrest is a prime example of a case where an agreement between husband and wife was not upheld because it was considered to be unfair to the wife. Read more
What’s yours is mine, including your pension!
Friday, 20 January 2012 4:27 Written by
The Year of the Cat
Friday, 13 January 2012 11:02 Written by
For those interested in immigration and human rights, 2011 may be remembered as the year of the cat. Read more
Happy New Year?
Tuesday, 10 January 2012 3:13 Written by
The Stephen Lawrence sentencing: too lenient?
Thursday, 5 January 2012 10:47 Written by
At the Central Criminal Court yesterday Mr Justice Treacy sentenced Gary Dobson and David Norris for the murder of Stephen Lawrence on 22 April 1993. The two were found guilty of the murder. Read more
Media and Sports Law Solicitors in London & Surrey
Monday, 2 January 2012 10:05 Written by
Neil Pfister, a Solicitor in Fisher Meredith’s commercial department, discusses Media and Sports Law services the firm offers to sportsmen and women.
Neil discusses that Fisher Meredith’s solicitors have represented sports stars and musicians both in contracts with suppliers, contracts with their clubs and promoters, record labels and other commercial licences.
Commercial Litigation Solicitors in London & Surrey – Fisher Meredith
Monday, 2 January 2012 10:00 Written by
John Turner, Partner and Head of Fisher Meredith’s Civil and Commercial Litigation department, discusses services the firm offers to business clients.
John’s team of commercial solicitors advise businesses throughout the life of their business and on any disputes that arise. John also highlights Fisher Meredith’s expertise in drafting commercial contracts, shareholder or partnership agreements, and bringing or defending contractual or negligence claims.
John finally discusses the expertise of our solicitors in employment tribunals, the employment appeal tribunal and the court of appeal.
