Click here to view online version   The partners at Seddons, the Central London law firm, welcome you to their e-newsletter. If you wish to receive regular copies please click here – or to avoid having copies sent to you in future - please click here   Andrew Jacobs, head of the property team, advises of the following developments in the commercial and residential property world: News   Jane Canham considers the legal changes for houses in multiple occupation The residential property team grows with Emily Lui and Sarah Hall: a merger with Mayfair property boutique PDG and a flexible working experiment for three experienced property lawyers. Leon Golstein introduces a new guide on enfranchisement to help tenants understand their rights. Email us for a copy The work of John Midgley, one of our senior property litigators, is profiled in UK Landlord magazine with an article about lease extension rights. Property feature: Care Homes Tessa Naylor is the partner who heads up the firm’s Care Home team. Tessa has particular expertise in care villages and writes a regular column for +50 Housing UK newsletter see her latest column on keeping care home profitable.     Kyle Irvine, who works on matters such as mergers, company sales and commercial contracts provides a round up for those in business: News   With the recession continuing to bite, Caroline Essex looks at how to negotiate the redundancy minefield Alex Egerton, with particular expertise in intellectual property and employment matters, is admitted to the partnership A reminder of the changes that came into force last October on the Companies Act Enterprise feature: Employers alerted to Equal Rights for Agency Staff Agency workers are to be given significant rights under the terms of a proposed new EU Directive. UK regulations implementing this Directive are expected in April or October 2010 at the earliest. For further information please contact Alexander Egerton.       Deborah Jeff rounds up the key developments of interest to private individuals whether is it is for divorce, child matters, Wills, immigration or residential property: News   David Maxwell, head of the private client team, considers the issue of royalties after death for famous people Myerson divorce judgment - economic downturn no reason to revisit divorce settlement Walkden decision - no variation upwards of wife's settlement David Lillywhite describes a talk by Dr Neil Brener, a leading psychiatrist and resident consultant at The Priory, regarding the emotional impact of divorce High-profile test for new rules on media access to family courts The Seddons Wealth Management team is launched People feature: Divorce settlements in the current economic climate Deborah Jeff and David Lillywhite consider the various options for those couples who are considering divorce but are unsure of the impact of the recession on their present and future financial position – move now or wait til the market improves?       Marvin Simmons, head of disputes, takes time out from his current cases to talk about developments in the media and litigation arenas. Marvin also talks about Seddons involvment in the innovative new Legal Alliance initiative. News   Rebecca Thomas, head of licensing at Seddons, completes her British Institute of Innkeepers course Simon Jacobs continues to stay at the cutting edge of commercial litigation funding developments The immigration team remains busy as business people come to the UK to take advantage of the investment opportunities. Jenny Chan advises employers and employees on the new immigration rules Disputes feature - Media interviews on the "vulture syndrome" and arguments about Wills Marvin Simons appeared on numerous TV and radio programmes, including Vanessa Feltz show as a result of the Seddons research into the prevalence of arguments over Wills. See the contentious probate research results which show 25% of the British population argue after the death of a family member.       Robin Austin, Managing Partner, who also runs the firm’s International team is pleased to announce an extension of our overseas lawyer network. More in the next edition. Seddons Solicitors - 5 Portman Sqaure - London - W1H 6NT [t] +44 (0) 20 7725 8000 - [f] +44 (0) 20 7935 5049 - [w] www.seddons.co.uk - [e] enquiries@seddons.co.uk Click here to unsubscribe from this email