Charlotte Steinfeld who is Head of 10KBW Mediation Group from 10 King’s Bench Walk barristers chamber shares her thoughts on why you should try mediation when a dispute emerges. Charlotte is both a barrister and a mediator, so she has seen numerous matters from both sides. More and more, parties are choosing to mediate alongside… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Try Mediation Alongside Litigation
Are you considering the importance of creating a will but have a few questions on your mind? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many individuals are uncertain about estate planning and the benefits of having a will. In this blog, we’ll address some common questions about wills, emphasising why you should take action sooner rather than… Continue reading Why You Should Prioritise Creating a Will
In this guest blog, Dominic Connolly of 5 St Andrew’s Hill Chambers recalls his recent success in the prosecution of Ruth Bray who defrauded two vulnerable people in her care: “I recently represented the Crown in the prosecution of Ruth Bray, an Independent Living Manager employed at a care home, who abused her position to dishonestly withdraw… Continue reading Prosecuting Ruth Bray for Defrauding Two Vulnerable Adults in her Care
GDPR fines, Panic!.. Though, it is fair to say that panic does not often lead to correct judgement, no? So why in this time of imminent change are so many people succumbing to base instinct, curling up in the shadow of the General Data Protection Regulation. They could instead be taking a step back, and… Continue reading Why GDPR Fines Won’t Leave Your Honest Company Bankrupt
Issues with Data Breach Liability For many organisations, it is simply a question of when, and not if, a data breach will occur. There are many approaches to data security that a company can take, but this does not fall within the scope of this blog. Instead, we aim to enlighten you regarding data breach liability following a cyber attack. Furthermore,… Continue reading Data Breach Liability I: Who has a coin to pay the ferryman?
3 Tips: How businesses can avoid spam emails It all starts with spam… Employees are vital in the everyday operations of a business. They are gatekeepers to swathes of lucrative data. This becomes particularly evident when considering the impact of phishing attacks on businesses, the diligence of employees is one of the most potent tools… Continue reading 3 Tips: How Businesses can Avoid Spam Emails
There is a big difference between a Will that is written and a well-written Will. We deal a lot with contentious probate, where often a Will has been poorly written, and this can mean that the wishes are unclear. Resolving a poorly-written Will after-death is lengthy, costly, and stressful. In the main, this can be avoided by instructing… Continue reading How do I know if my Will is well-written?
Appointing a power of attorney is an essential task when planning for your future; arguably just as important as writing a Will. However, there are many different types of power of attorney, which can lead to confusion over which type you need. In this blog, we will outline the different types of power of attorney.… Continue reading What is a Power of Attorney? Planning for the Future
