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Evict first, pay later: The true cost of taking the law into your own hands
Beth Donaldson and Kati Savtsenko, from our Property Disputes Team, explain how taking the law in your own hands as a landlord can have extensive damages.
Murphy v Maguire: Section 21’s brief reprieve cut short
What did Murphy v Maguire mean for Section 21 notices? Beth Donaldson and Kati Savtsenko, from our Property Disputes Team, outline the latest property litigation update and its implications for landlords and tenants.
The small print gets bigger: New tenant information regulations
What are the new tenant information regulations for commercial property? Beth Donaldson and Kati Savtsenko. from our Property Disputes Team, outline key requirements and how they affect landlords and tenants in the UK.
Preparing for the Employment Rights Act: What employers need to do now
Sarah Furness, from our Employment Law & HR Team, outlines how employers can prepare for the Employment Rights Act, including recruitment, zero-hours contracts, sickness absence and workplace culture changes.
Record-breaking fundraising year sees Hay & Kilner donate over £22,000 to St Oswald’s Hospice
Hay & Kilner celebrates a record-breaking fundraising year, donating over £22,000 to St Oswald’s Hospice and reinforcing the firm’s commitment to supporting local charities.
Use of recalled heart device at Newcastle Hospitals: What patients need to know
Nina Kennett, from our Clinical Negligence Team, explains the recalled heart device used at Newcastle Hospitals, what patients need to know and potential legal options.
Standing with our community: Action Foundation named Charity of the Year 2026
Hay & Kilner proudly names Action Foundation as its 2026 Charity of the Year, highlighting the firm’s ongoing support for community causes and impact initiatives.
Why divorce enquiries rise in January and Hay & Kilner's amicable options for couples
Why do divorce enquiries rise in January? Fiona Ryans, from Hay & Kilner's Divorce & Family Team, explains the trend and how an amicable One Solicitor Solution can support couples.
The new Charity Governance Code: What trustees and charities need to know
Hay & Kilner’s Charities Team explain the new Charity Governance Code, what’s changed and how trustees should approach best practice and compliance.

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