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For those feeling in the wilderness when it comes to Furlough Leave, I’m here to help! This article is designed for employers and employees. You can jump to the relevant headings, or read the whole lot and feel better informed. “Know Furlough....
With the development of COVID-19 virus, We at Wainwright and Cummins LLP are committed on protecting the wellbeing of our employees, clients, network of partners and the local community. With this in mind are also asking all clients to double check that...
We at Wainwright and Cummins are proud to have sponsored this years event. The first started in 2018 international women’s day in the Brixton Pound Cafe. Launched on Monday 2 nd March 2020 and closes Saturday 4 th April 2020, Where you...
There have been few coordinated attempts to devise alternatives to legal aid. Some judges and lawyers have suggested moving to an Inquisitorial system rather than an Adversarial system . Supporters of the status quo say argument between...
You may be eligible for legal aid and your lawyer can advise on whether you will qualify or not. If your court case is being heard in the Crown Court then it would certainly be in your best interest to instruct an experienced criminal defence lawyer to...
This year you will see changes when it comes to Motoring laws including tougher penalties Here are a few helpful list so that you can keep yourself updated and hopefully avoid any unnecessary fines. With the turn of a...
It is that time of year again when “one more” drink can cost a lot more then your utility bills and could have far reaching repercussions on your life. If you are unfortunate to get stopped by the police and you score 39 micrograms or less with...
Issues regarding finances and children are not dealt with automatically when a divorce is finalised, and the separating couple are encouraged to come to an agreement between themselves. Resolution out of Court Financial disputes and arguments about...
Things in life change, people grow and develop but whatever the circumstances, it’s only natural to worry about the future. The problem many people face is that this process can be overwhelming. At Wainwright & Cummins we are here to help...
The extinction rebellion protest is currently ongoing. As of the 8 th October 2019 there have been 541 arrests. During the April protests 1,130 people were arrested over a 2 week period. The ethos behind the protest is peaceful protest in full public view....
If you are appearing in court for the first time, first thing you must consider is whether or not you will need a solicitor to assist you. Everyone decides to deal with court appearances differently: one person may feel confident enough to deal with...
If you have been summoned to court or if you receive a fine but can not pay it, you may need legal assistants. If you go to court and are asked to ask for non-payment of fines, you may be able to use a fully qualified lawyer, who can represent you on your...
Only a police officer can request a breath test. However the officer does not have to be in uniform. They will have to be uniformed to administer it (unless after an accident). The request can only be made in one of the following scenarios: The police...
The Claudia’s Law also known as the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017, came into force on Wednesday 31 st July 2019. This is a welcomed change in the law that now allows families of a missing loved ones, the ability to take control of their...
There has been a large increase in cases of fare evasion prosecutions. As a result we have found that there have been a large increase in enquiries and cases relating to fare evasion. This is our general guide on how to deal with this issue. In recent times...
On the 24th July 2019 Dominic Geodjenian and Aneesha Bhunjun hosted a workshop on “How to resolve disputes quickly and easily via Mediation” at the International House in Brixton. They each gave an enlightening presentation on how mediation...
Since the begining of the year we have seen a rise in the number of youth being stabbed in the UK. This trend started to become more popular in big urban cities such as London or Birmingham, but this epidemic has expanded to all areas of the UK. This could...
Judges want you to go to Mediation before you attempt to go to court In light of the fact that family courts can no longer cope with the overwhelming amount of cases. Judges are being told to get tougher on making sure parents attend mediation before...
Anyone who is driving, attempting to drive, or in charge of a motor vehicle, whether it be on the road or in a public place. for example a pub car park or a garage forecourt, may be required by the police to provide a breath test, in order to check that...
The difference between a Solicitor and Barrister. There are two different kinds of advocates within in the UK legal system. You use a Solicitor to assist you from buying a home, to having had any interaction with the police. Additionally a Barrister will...
A team from Wainwright & Cummins attended the London Legal Walk on the 17 th June. The walk aims to raise money for free legal advice charities. In total the walk was 10k and we passed many of London’s landmarks. The walk started at Holborn,...
Family mediation is a “voluntary” process where an independent professionally trained mediator assists people separating or divorcing to work out an agreement after you have split up. Family mediation is much quicker and less stressful than...
Have you been released under investigation, and what does this mean? On the 3rd April 2017 the Policing and Crime Act 2017 came into force, this means that police are now increasingly releasing people under investigation (RUI). This can often be for a...
Do you think you have been unlawfully stopped and searched? The GOV.UK website reports that there were 277,378 stop and searches in 2017/18. This number is likely to increase. It is therefore important that you know your rights. Top Tips for handling...
This article is about an Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment given in January 2018. It involved a woman called Ms Lofty who was dismissed from her job. The employer was called Hamis. Hamis trades under the name of First Cafe. Ms Lofty sued for disability...
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kathleen Mulhern as a partner with Wainwright & Cummins LLP from 1st April 2019. The appointment signals the Firms commitment to a robust future and to ensuring excellence in its representation of...
A 24 year old man was acquitted of a knife point robbery, and taking a conveyance without consent. R v MW Our client (MW) was alleged to have robbed a man of his Mercedes car, mobile phone and other personal belongings, whilst in possession of a large...
A Kingston jury acquitted a nineteen-year-old student of entering Mitcham Islamic Centre as a burglar in less than twenty minutes. They may have been influenced by evidence from the members of the Mosque when, in cross-examination, they admitted, a drop in...
I sat freezing in my home, the result of my landlord’s ongoing neglect, it occurred to me that part of the misery for many people in similar situations is the overwhelming sense of powerlessness and déjà vu. Currently, if you rent...
Health and safety liability can cost an arm and a leg – here’s how to protect your business and employees The cost to your business of failing to have a safe work environment can be catastrophic. In 2016 the financial punishment for breaches of...
Public transport fare evasion is a very common example of a foolish, snap decision to use somebody else’s pass in an “emergency” or jump onto a train without a valid ticket rather than pay for a ticket or wait up to 20 minutes for the...
The New-Year has begun and we at the firm would like to thank all of you for keeping up with our blog posts! We want to again thank everyone for your continued interest in the exploits of the firm and we hope that, if nothing else, our content is...
The offices of Wainwright and Cummins I will be closed during the festive period. doors will close from: 5:30pm on the 21st December 2018 and re-open: 9:00am on 2nd January 2019 We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward...
Leading Brixton law firm Wainwright & Cummins will offer clients improved access to its services as part of a re-brand. The re-brand includes a new logo and a modernised website with an online contact form that people looking for legal advice can use...
In years gone by, it was very common for busy parents to rely on older children to participate in running the home and keeping an eye on the younger ones. Some of us even had regular household chores that we were responsible for. In many other countries,...
We quite often receive enquiries from people who believe that they are beneficiaries under a will and that they have somehow been short-changed and not received the inheritance they are entitled to. Given that many of the people involved in the...
Over the years, I have quite often crossed paths with individuals, mainly women, who have been worried about their spouse selling their home without their consent. It’s a concern for many older women who often left money matters to their husbands, as...
Another acquittal secured for client who instructed W&C. Client faced allegations of making threats to kill and assault. Crown continued with prosecution against our client despite all prosecution witnesses not attending the trial. After a five day...
As the school summer holidays begin, many families are planning overseas trips, but it is increasingly common for one or both parents to stay at home, perhaps due to illness, relationship breakdown, work, finance or other constraints, or because children are...
R-v-G (2018) magistrates court W&C defended client of good character with mental health issues in a domestic stalking and harassment case. This case involved a carefully thought out and realistic case strategy which would have either resulted in a...
This has been a busy period for leasehold enquiries ranging from unfair service charges to threats of legal action for breach of lease. Signing legal document Your lease details the terms on which you occupy your home (usually a flat), including your...
Whether it’s striking workers, warring neighbours, divorcing couples or companies wrangling over finances, we hear a lot about mediation these days and are increasingly being encouraged to give it a try. My colleague, Aneesha Bhunjun is a...
I expect everyone’s heard that there’s going to be another royal wedding next year following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent announcement. But did you also know that there’s been a lot of discussion about whether the lovebirds...
For a change, I thought it might be helpful to move away from the big legal issues and focus instead on the smaller, annoying stuff that we all have to deal with in our lives. Now that the festive season is behind us and we’ve had a chance to clear...
I expect everyone’s heard that there’s going to be another royal wedding next year following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent announcement. But did you also know that there’s been a lot of discussion about whether the lovebirds...
Unfortunately this means that With immediate effect we will no longer be able to accept new prison law cases. We remain committed to prisoners and their rights, and as such will continue to accept enquiries for referral purposes. To insure that our...
8.75% has continued to fall consistently every year. This has hit the Criminal Justice System hard in more ways than one as the cuts have led to many defendants representing themselves. One of the main results from the legal aid cuts is a rise in people...
We at Wainwright and Cummins LLP have been tasked numerous times to sign documents for both new and existing clients, only for that document to later be returned because it was not signed by a Notary public. As many people don’t know that they...
We’re tackling the question of what to do if you are experiencing domestic abuse? Louise Ankarcrona, who is part of our family law team, answers it below. Two women are killed every week in England and Wales by a current or former partner and one...
They say no man is an island. And in this increasingly hectic world, we’re faced with so many decisions to make every day. For many of us, there will come a time when we need somebody to lean on. We’re living longer, we’re busier than ever...
