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Ansons Law announces four senior promotions

Joanne Vernon and Rebecca Head become Directors, Louise Saha an Associate Director and Cristine Schneider a Senior Associate at Ansons Law.

9 October 2026 · 2 min read

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Employment
Carlsberg's Burton brewery closure: what employees need to know

Carlsberg Britvic plans to close the Marston's Brewery in Burton. Martin De Ridder explains consultation, redundancy pay and what affected employees should do.

9 October 20267 min read
Business
Ansons Law ranked in five practice areas in the Legal 500 UK 2027

Ansons Law is ranked in five practice areas in the West Midlands in the Legal 500 UK 2027, with seven lawyers individually ranked.

6 October 20264 min read
Family law
Divorce and finances: the biggest mistakes people make

Joanne Vernon, our Head of Family Law, explains no-fault divorce, the DIY mistakes that delay a settlement and how the finances are divided.

5 October 20264 min read
Disputes
Manchester City, compensation and the limitation clock

Manchester City has been found guilty of breaching Premier League rules. Martin De Ridder explains whether rival clubs can still claim compensation, and why time limits decide it.

2 October 20267 min read
Disputes
Renters' Rights Act: how evictions work now Section 21 has gone

Section 21 ended on 1 May 2026. Our Property Litigation Team explains how Section 8 possession claims work now and what landlords and tenants should do.

24 September 20265 min read
Employment
Significant changes to employment tribunal claims: what employers need to know

Tribunal time limits, qualifying service and compensation caps are all changing. Jason Alcock explains what the changes mean for employers and how to prepare.

23 September 20263 min read
Wills and probate
Pension Inheritance Tax Changes from April 2027

From 6 April 2027 unused pensions will count towards Inheritance Tax. Ansons Law explains what is changing, who it affects and why estate planning matters now.

22 September 20263 min read
Family law
Living together but not married: your rights

There is no such thing as common law marriage. With reform still only a proposal, here is what unmarried couples in England and Wales need to know right now.

9 September 20266 min read
Commercial property
Breaking point: how to exercise a commercial break clause

A break clause lets a landlord or tenant end a commercial lease early, but only if it is exercised properly. Louise Palmer explains how to get it right.

8 September 20265 min read