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Fixed-term Contracts are a common type of employment arrangement in the UK, designed to last for a set period or until a specific task is completed. They are widely used by employers to cover maternity or sickness leave, seasonal demand, or roles funded by temporary arrangements. While flexible for businesses, fixed-term contracts raise important questions…

Settlement Agreement is a legally binding contract in UK employment law that allows an employer and employee to end their working relationship on agreed terms. Often used as an alternative to lengthy disciplinary, redundancy, or performance procedures, it provides certainty for both sides while protecting the employer from potential tribunal claims and giving the employee…

It is important that you have an up-to-date Will that takes your individual circumstances into account. At MAR Legal, we understand that discussing wills can feel daunting, but we’re here to guide you through the process with approachable and clear advice. What Is a Will? In simple terms, a will is a legal document that…

Sub-letting is becoming increasingly common in some cities. Landlords that choose to manage their own property may not know what to do if they find out their tenant is subletting in secret. MAR Legal has helped numerous landlords in and around Manchester, out of difficult situations involving challenging tenants. As house prices rise and continue…

Wondering how employers handle immigration status of an employee? If you’re caught employing people who are not legally allowed to work in the UK, you could be given a £20,000 fine and be disqualified from obtaining a sponsor license. In this case, any employees you are currently sponsoring will have to leave their job and…

Are you looking to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? This guide explains what a Lasting power of attorney is, and how MAR Legal can help you create your LPA. A Lasting Power of Attorney is a document which appoints people you trust either from your family or friends, (called attorneys) to look after…

Business Contracts are all over the place; we enter into contracts all the time without even knowing we did, for example, putting a coin into the coffee machine, going to the restaurant and taking your own food, buying a magazine, getting on a train. What is a contract? A contract is a legally binding agreement…

Having Sharia Law Compliant Wills ensures that your estate is distributed in line with Islamic inheritance rules. Without it, your assets may instead be divided according to the intestacy laws of the country where you pass away, which will not take Islamic principles into account. This could lead to your wealth being allocated in ways…

A shareholder agreement is a legal contract between the shareholders of a company. They can vary depending on what sort of business you run, but generally they share common aspects; outlining the business, the relationships, obligations and rights of the shareholders, as well as the distribution of shares amongst other details. With the number of…

Wondering about executing a Will? It may feel like a sombre subject, but planning for what happens after death is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones. Once someone passes away, an executor must step forward to carry out the wishes of the deceased. The executor’s role is…

Using MAR Legal is extremely handy for your business. Employment, investment, contracts, supplying, purchasing and even the way you handle data, all carry one thing in common; there are legal processes, guidelines and requirements that need to be followed. The aim of this blog is to provide you with enough understanding of not only the…

Most people would say build your business how you would build your house, and this is because you wouldn’t build a house without a plan and a paper trail. So why build a business without one? If you are not incorporated, you don’t look as professional as you feel. By incorporating your business, you are…