How to vary a Financial Settlement in the English courts after a Foreign Divorce
There are compelling reasons that London, under the jurisdiction of England and Wales, has frequently been referred to as the divorce capital of the world. The divorce courts of England & Wales are perceived as completely impartial with a reputation for delivering fair decisions without fear or favour, untouched by outside influences. The London court …
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Companies and their HR departments would be wise to introduce an on-going training programme aimed at ensuring that their managers and wider staff do not compromise the business by creating the potential for a discriminatory employment law case due to a poor choice of language. Particularly when dealing with a disciplinary matter or dismissal.
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Giambrone & Partners’ criminal defence team instructed in a complex cross-border Murder Case.
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