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What does a police caution mean? | Criminal Defence Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Criminal investigation: What does the police caution mean? This essentially means that you are not obliged to speak to the […]
Your rights in interview | Criminal Defence Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Criminal investigation: Your rights in interview The police should not question you until you’ve had a chance to speak with […]
Your rights in custody | Criminal Defence Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Criminal investigation: Your rights in custody The custody officer at the police station must explain that you have rights in […]
Police Arrest | Criminal Defence Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Criminal investigation: Police Arrest What should happen if you are arrested? If you’re arrested the police must: identify themselves as […]
Police Interview | Criminal Defence Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Criminal investigation: Police Interview When in custody at a police station, you are entitled to free criminal law advice and […]
2018 Conveyancing Competition winner | Residential Property & Conveyancing | Parslows Jersey
2018 Conveyancing Competition Winner Parslows Jersey is pleased to announce the 2018 Conveyancing competition WINNER. The 2018 Conveyancing Competition Winner […]
Nuptial Agreements | Family Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements | Family Law What’s the difference between pre nuptial and post nuptial agreements and do these nuptial […]
Divorce Layers in Jersey Debunk the D-Day Divorce Myth
Debunking the Divorce D-Day Myth | Family Law Over recent years, the media have dubbed the first working Monday of […]
Legal 500 | Parslows make Legal 500 rankings | ‘On par with many of the larger firms in terms of breadth of experience and responsiveness’ and ‘excellent across all areas of law’
PARSLOWS RECOGNISED BY LEGAL 500 FOR THE FIRST TIME Parslows and a number of its lawyers both in Jersey and […]
Christmas Contact Arrangements for Families in Jersey
Christmas Child Contact Arrangements for Separated Families | A Few Points to Consider The festive period is a time which […]
Recruitment | Head of Litigation Advocate | Parslows Jersey
We are hiring – Head of Litigation | Advocate | Jersey Parslows Jersey are looking to recruit a broad based, experienced Jersey Advocate to head […]
Verification of document requirements | Parslows Jersey
Verification requirements? Specific verification will be provided via your Onboarding email. In general terms please ensure the photocopy of […]
Verification of identity requirements | Parslows Jersey
What documents are acceptable for verifying identity? A certified copy of your passport or national ID card is acceptable to […]
Lasting Powers of Attorney Guidance | Wills Succession and Estate Planning | Parslows Jersey
The Capacity and Self-Determination (Jersey) Law 2016 will finally come into force in Jersey on 1 October 2018. Jersey | […]
Restraint of Trade and Restrictive Covenants: A Guide for Jersey Businesses
What Are Restrictive Covenants? A brief overview Employers commonly use post-employment restrictive covenant clauses (“Restrictive Covenant Clauses”) to protect them […]
Extending the Right To Marriage in Jersey – Same Gender, Same Rights
Same gender, same rights – exploring some of the effects of extending the right to marriage in Jersey to same-sex […]
How to dismiss an Employee | Employment Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Employment law How to fairly dismiss an employee - a brief guide for Employers Dismissing an employee is not an [...]School Holidays | Family Law | Parslows Jersey
Child Arrangements After Divorce - Managing the Summer Holidays School Holidays Following A Separation With the summer term drawing to [...]What is a Compromise Agreement? A Guide For Jersey Businesses
Compromise Agreements for Jersey Businesses What are Compromise Agreements? Compromise Agreements are documents between employers and employees to settle claims […]
Employee Handbook Contents – A Guide For Jersey Businesses
Jersey employment handbooks - a brief guide for Employers While not legally required, Jersey employers should always consider having a Jersey [...]Respondent Fixed Fee Dissolution Package | Civil Partnership Dissolution Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Fixed Fee Civil Partnership Respondent packages – peace of mind from the start If you have civil partnership dissolution papers […]
Civil Partnership Dissolution Lawyers Advice
Fixed Fee Civil Partnership dissolution packages – peace of mind from the start When you are going through the breakup […]
M&A and Contract Warranty Disputes
What remedies are available for a Purchaser under a Jersey Share Vending Agreement (‘SVA’) following a breach of contract warranty […]
Unable to Sign a Jersey Will | Wills Succession and Estate Planning | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Wills – At last a law change to assist people who are unable to sign a Jersey Will Jersey […]
A Guide to Jersey Injunctive Relief in Aid of Foreign Proceedings
Our expert Civil and Commercial Litigation Lawyers answer your most frequently asked questions about injunctions and foreign aid proceedings in […]
The Real Cost of an Employment Tribunal Claim to Employers | Employment Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Every Jersey employer who has been involved in a claim brought in the Jersey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal will be […]
Freehold Charge over Property | Residential Property & Conveyancing | Parslows Jersey
How does a lender protect its investment when it lends me money to buy my freehold property in Jersey? Types […]
A Guide For Employers : Constructive Dismissal in Jersey
Jersey Employment law Jersey constructive dismissal - a brief guide for Employers Under Jersey law constructive dismissal is where you, the [...]Jersey Personal Injury Claims
No Win No Fee Personal Injury | Be careful not choosing a Jersey law firm When making a compensation claim […]
A Guide To Terminating Commercial Leases when Moving Premises
Moving premises - How to terminate a commercial lease early If you are a tenant of commercial premises you may [...]Business Licensing Jersey
You must obtain a Jersey business licence from the Population office before you start trading in Jersey Before you can […]
Online divorce commenced | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Divorce Current Affairs | Online Divorce system commenced in England & Wales Further to our article written in April [...]Cohabitation Rights – Death of a Partner? | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Divorce Current Affairs | Cohabitation Rights - Death of a Partner? There have been a vast amount of articles [...]Entering a Commercial Lease | Jersey Business Legal Services | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Commercial Leases Entering a commercial lease The terms of a commercial lease can be onerous and to the uninitiated [...]Online divorce, a step too far? | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Divorce Current Affairs | Online divorce, a step too far? Earlier in April 2018, Baroness Hale attended a family [...]Divorce petition issues | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Divorce Current Affairs | Divorce Petition Issues England & Wales have been hit with some alarming news this week: [...]Are assets split 50 50 on divorce? | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Divorce Are assets split 50 50 on divorce? The starting point for dividing assets in divorce proceedings is that [...]Financial Provisions on Divorce | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Divorce Financial Provisions on Divorce | What is the process? When dealing with a couple's financial provisions on divorce, [...]Separation Agreements | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Divorce Separation Agreements Separation Agreements are common amongst couples who have decided that they no longer wish to be [...]Divorce law reform | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Divorce Divorce Law Reform | Calls for no-fault divorce The Times Family Campaign has gained roaring support from leading [...]Fast Track Letters of Administration Application in Jersey for UK Residents | Jersey Probate lawyers | Parslows Jersey
For applications from the United Kingdom/ Isle of Man/ Guernsey where the deceased died without a Will, and was therefore […]
Garden leave | Employment lawyers | Parslows Jersey
What does it mean to be on garden or gardening leave? Your compromise agreement may include a period of garden […]
Compromise agreement | Employment lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Compromise Agreement – What is it and Why, When and How is one used? What is a Compromise Agreement? A […]
Homemade DIY Wills in Jersey | Wills Succession and Estate Planning | Parslows Jersey
Be wary of using homemade DIY Jersey Wills Homemade DIY Jersey wills - The so-called DIY Will kit has grown [...]Open letter | Lawyers urge politicians to protect defendants’ fundamental right to silence
OPEN LETTER To: States Members States Assembly St Helier Jersey Dear States Member Lawyers urge politicians to protect defendant’s right […]
Policy on appointment of executors for a Jersey estate | Jersey Probate lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Jersey probate policy on discharged bankrupt being an executor for a Jersey estate The Jersey probate policy of not allowing a discharged […]
Petty Debts Court increases its jurisdiction | Civil & Commercial Litigation | Parslows Jersey
Petty Debts Court Jersey can now deal with claims up to £30,000.00 The Petty Debts Court now has jurisdiction in […]
Parslows Jersey strengthens Personal Injury team | Personal Injury lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Parslows Jersey strengthens Personal Injury team with new head appointment – Lorraine McClure Lorraine McClure has been appointed as head of […]
New Family Friendly Regulations under Jersey’s Employment Law proposed | Employment Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
The Next Generation of Family Friendly Legislation New ‘family friendly’ regulations proposed Following consultation last year, the Minister for Social […]
Jersey No Win No Fee Personal Injury | Personal Injury lawyers | Parslows Jersey
No Win No Fee Personal Injury | Be careful not choosing a Jersey law firm When making a compensation claim […]
Company assets off-limits in divorce cases? | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Are the company assets of a wife or husband’s companies now available for distribution as a result of divorce? Natalie […]
Civil Partnership Dissolution Lawyers
Civil partnership dissolution | Procedure Proceedings for civil partnership dissolution cannot be commenced until at least 3 years have passed […]
Jersey Divorce Reform | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
The Jersey Law Commission recently delivered a consultation paper – Jersey Divorce Reform – Long overdue? Jersey divorce reform – […]
Jersey Power of Attorney | Wills Succession and Estate Planning | Parslows Jersey
Jersey Lasting Power of Attorney – at last a law change to assist the vulnerable in Jersey On 14 September […]
Jersey Residential Property Jargon | Residential Property & Conveyancing | Parslows Jersey
Jersey residential property jargon used by practitioners can be confusing. Here is a translation of some of the terms … Property […]
Legal Advice on Property for First Time Buyers in Jersey
Often a First Time Buyers first property will be an apartment, and understanding the different types of ownership and how the buying […]
Buying a property together in Jersey | Residential Property & Conveyancing | Parslows Jersey
Often a first time property purchase will mean buying together in Jersey. This raises questions about how different contributions made by […]
Residential Property Lawyers in Jersey Explain Why You Need a Will
A house or flat is often the most expensive purchase anyone will make and most of us will want to […]
2017 Conveyancing Competition winner | Residential Property & Conveyancing | Parslows Jersey
2017 Conveyancing Competition Winner Parslows Jersey is pleased to announce the 2017 Conveyancing competition WINNER. This was drawn on 22nd […]
Parslows Jersey strengthen divorce team with new partner appointment | Divorce Lawyers | Parslows Jersey
Natalie Jenner will commence her appointment as partner at Parslows Jersey on 1st January 2018. Commenting on the promotion, […]
