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Many employees reach a point where the working relationship has broken down and staying feels impossible. In the right circumstances, you may be able to ask for a settlement agreement and negotiate a clean exit.

Being sacked by text message can feel shocking, humiliating, and unfair. Especially if it happens without warning or explanation. You might even question whether dismissal by SMS is lawful.

For many farming families, a divorce doesn’t just mark the end of a marriage. It can have significant implications for a business that may have taken decades, or even generations, to build.

As the summer holidays approach, many separated parents begin making plans for family holidays. Whilst these arrangements are often agreed without difficulty, disputes can arise when one parent wishes to take a child out of the country and the other parent does not consent. In some cases, parents may not realise that permission is required before making travel plans.

Rothera Bray has strengthened its Commercial Property offering in Derby with the appointment of experienced property solicitor Ed Postlethwaite as Managing Associate.

In an open letter to Andy Burnham, Greg Almond, Head of our Serious Personal Injury team, calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services across England, following the publication of the Ockenden Review and Amos Report.

The non-surgical cosmetic sector has long operated in a regulatory grey area, despite repeated calls for reform and well-documented risks. Scotland has taken the decisive step to address that gap by introducing the UK’s first statutory licensing framework for these procedures through the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Act 2026. The Act received Royal Assent on 12 May 2026.

For many farming families, their farm is not just a business but a legacy built over generations, often tied closely to family identity and future plans. Marriage is an important milestone, but it can also bring significant legal and financial implications. Without careful planning, a relationship breakdown could affect both personal finances, and the viability of the farm itself.

This video covers one of the most common questions that our Employment Law solicitors are asked by employees.

Employment Tribunal claims have risen sharply in recent years. This has been driven by increasing employee awareness of workplace rights, ongoing economic pressures and a rapidly evolving employment law landscape.

In our latest People Focus, we speak to Natalie Abbott, Partner and Head of Employment Law based at our Nottingham office. From her unconventional route into law to what motivates her day-to-day, Natalie gives us a glimpse into both her career and life beyond the office.

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has highlighted the risks associated with withdrawing job offers, confirming that a binding employment contract can be formed before an employee’s start date. This means employers may face breach of contract claims and liability for notice pay if an offer is withdrawn.