Planning for the future at Ware & Kay Solicitors: clear advice for you and your family
Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the people and assets that matter most to you. Yet many people delay making a Will or putting arrangements in place, often believing it is something to deal with later in life. In reality, having a clear plan provides […]
Bringing dogs to work; an employer’s guide
Assistance dogs, such as guide dogs, play a crucial role in helping disabled individuals live independently and employers will usually be legally required to accommodate them in the workplace. But what is the position if an employee asks to bring a dog to work for emotional support? Even if a dog is not a trained […]
Ware & Kay welcomes Ryan Butcher to its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team
Ware & Kay Solicitors, with offices in York, Wetherby & Malton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Butcher as a Paralegal within its Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. Ryan is recognised for his experience in handling a wide range of litigated cases and providing clients with advice on alternative dispute resolution, particularly in the […]
Ware & Kay welcomes Commercial Property Solicitor Manny Thandi
Leading Yorkshire law firm Ware & Kay Solicitors, with offices in York, Wetherby and Malton, is pleased to announce the appointment of Manny Thandi as Commercial Property Solicitor to its growing team, strengthening the support available to businesses, developers and investors across Yorkshire and beyond. Manny brings experience across a wide range of commercial property […]
Proposed ban on Upward-Only Rent Review for new commercial leases
What is an upward-only rent review clauses? An upward-only rent review (UORR) clause allows rent to increase or remain the same at specified review dates, regardless of market conditions. Landlords exclusively invoke UORR clauses. These clauses often include tenant-only or mutual break clauses, enabling tenants to terminate the lease if they cannot accept the revised […]
Would you consider being compared to Darth Vader an actionable detriment in employment?
Yes, decided Judge Ramsden. Lorna Rooke was a manager at NHS Blood and Transplant. As part of a teambuilding exercise, staff at NHS Blood and Transplant took a Star Wars themed Myers-Briggs personality test. While Rooke was out of the room a colleague completed the questionnaire on her behalf; the result compared her to Darth […]
The Hidden Risks of selling high-value properties—and how to avoid them
There is no legal definition of a ‘high value’ property. For insurance purposes, a rebuild cost of £500,000 or over is considered high value, but media coverage of the new council tax surcharge, for homes worth £2 million or more, highlighted how such properties come in all shapes and sizes. While there is a huge […]
Expert legal advice across Residential, Commercial and Agricultural Property
Property remains one of the most significant investments individuals, families and businesses will ever make. Whether buying a first home, expanding business premises, or managing agricultural land, the right legal guidance makes all the difference. At Ware & Kay, our specialist solicitors help clients across the region navigate the increasingly complex property landscape. Residential Property […]
£10,000 Compensation for wasp comment….
Franco Villani, a Unite the Union representative, was likened to a wasp by bosses at Bridlington Hospital and in need of ‘swatting’ when, as part of his Union duties, he passed over line managers when reporting health and safety issues. Union representatives are protected in the workplace and are expected to hold management to account. […]
Important update for landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheets 2026 The Government has now published the Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet2026 advising that all private residential landlords in England must serve this on existing tenants by 31 May 2026. The Information Sheet has been produced for landlords to give to their existing tenants to inform them of the […]
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