Jacksons' Blog

Lasting Power of Attorney – what is it and why do I need one?

As with most areas of Private Client law, nobody likes to discuss the topic of growing old or losing mental capacity. By making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) you can ensure that someone you trust will be able to manage your affairs on your behalf if you are no longer able to.

Life of a trainee at Jacksons – Richard Knaggs, 10 months in

Since I wrote my initial blog back in February this year, a lot has changed. Nothing more obvious than the fact I am now working in the office full time, compared to when I started at Jacksons and worked from home, as per Government guidelines.

Should employers bend to flexible working?

We normally look to the Scandinavians when it comes to progressive employment practices, however, Portugal it seems is at the forefront of the flexible working revolution after passing laws earlier this month to protect workers from being exploited in connection with remote working and other arrange

Stray Dogs and Livestock

With the first of the 2022 lambs expected in the next few weeks it is appropriate to have a look at the law regarding dogs worrying livestock.

Sam Rice – being an apprentice at Jacksons

I joined Jacksons back in March earlier this year as an Apprentice Business Administrator and part of the Bespoke team in Residential Conveyancing in Newcastle.

Christmas contact Q&A – “The most wonderful time of the year”?

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, and no one wants to spend it away from their children. This sadly can’t be avoided for separated parents.

New beginnings with old friends

It is now just over three months since I stepped down as managing partner of Jacksons and became a consultant. It has certainly been a period of change and adaption for me at least.

The Times They Are-a-Changin

The nights are drawing in, the leaves are turning to a thousand shades of red, brown and gold and our recent (two-day !) Indian summer has succumbed to the grey damp of Autumn.

Sickness Absence in the Workplace

It’s that time of year again….the kids are back at school, students are off to university and many others are returning to the workplace for the first time in a long time. And it’s the season where we pick up colds, coughs and flu. We can’t help it, it is inevitable.

Better Days

My days are filling up pleasantly at the moment with real life events with real live human beings. I’m speaking at a couple soon as well (see our events page for details).