Increase in Redundancy Payments Cap
Following the release of the Average Weekly Earnings Report for 2024 earlier this month, the cap on statutory redundancy payments will increase to £1,000.00 per week with effect from 24 September 2024. In practical terms this means that, subject to an employee having completed a qualifying period of employment of 2 years, should they be […]
Le Lillies & Luce
Adrian’s Lillies: I bought the first lily bulb 4 years ago. I was one day passing the Red Triangle store and thought they’d look nice in our garden area. It is an Oriental Lily but I did think it was a Jersey Lily (Amaryllis belladonna) but not. We had been looking to spruce up our […]
The 10 Year-Old Snooker Sensation
We are thrilled to be sponsoring Archie, a talented 10-year-old Jersey snooker prodigy! Starting his journey at 7 years of age with games at home with his family on a mini table, Archie’s passion and skill have shone through, leading to numerous wins across Jersey and the UK. His latest achievement was last weekend, taking […]
Cake O’Clock
It’s Cake o’Clock at Le Gallais & Luce! Our staff have baked up some goodies, and we’re all decked out in red to support Comic Relief in raising funds for this fantastic cause!
Psychological expert assessment over-exposing children
The High Court in England recently heard an appeal from the Family Court in Watford, where an Order had been made that a psychological expert was to be appointed in a case to assess a family. This was in the context of re-establishing contact between two children and their father. The case was characterised by […]
“Getting the sack?”
In circumstances which may give a new meaning to the phrase “getting the sack”, a Sainsbury’s worker in England has been fired for taking several ‘bags for life’ without paying for them. The employee, who worked as a night shift assistant for the Romford Sainsbury’s for nearly 20 years, was seen to have taken multiple […]
National Siblings Day
10 April marks National Siblings Day, a day where we can celebrate the bond we share with our brothers and sisters. Siblings are often the first friends we make from the youngest age. They share our childhood memories, family traditions and can have a more intimate understanding of the way we think from those shared […]
Legalising Assisted Dying in Jersey: A Complex Debate
‘On the one hand stands the autonomy and dignity of a competent adult who seeks death as a response to a grievous and irremediable medical condition. On the other stands the sanctity of life and the need to protect the vulnerable.’ – Carter v Canada (2015) Assisted dying has been a prominent topic for several […]
Child Maintenance & Child Residence FAQ
There are certain questions that we as lawyers often get asked at the outset of a family matter. This is understandable as it will be a situation that hopefully has not been experienced before and the situation may well be unusual, and the surrounding circumstances are often very emotional. To assist with understanding some basic […]
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Le Gallais & Luce Advocate appointed as Crown Advocate.
Le Gallais & Luce is delighted to report that Advocate Emma Hollywood has been appointed as a Crown Advocate. The Crown Advocate position is an appointment made by the Attorney General and Ms Hollywood will represent the Attorney General and prosecute serious criminal offences before the Royal Court. Emma, who grew up in […]
CHANGES TO INTESTATE COLLATERAL SUCCESSION RULES ON THE WAY
Prompted by the “Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women” Jersey law is set to be modified to remove the centuries old distinction between two types of immovable property – propres and acquêts. A propre is immovable property inherited by someone on an intestacy (where there is no will) or […]
A WAY FORWARD FOR CHILDREN
A reoccurring theme that we as family lawyers often see is separating or separated parents focusing on allegations made against one another, rather than trying to agree a way forward for their child/children. In the recent judgment of J v K [2023] JRC 259, the Family Court Registrar noted: “It is, sadly, all too common […]
Children and Young People’s Mental Health Week
During Children and Young People’s Mental Health Week which has been taking place this week and runs until 11 February, young Islanders are being reminded of the ways they can access mental health support. The theme for 2024 is “My Voice Matters”. The campaign’s aim is to highlight to all children and young people, whoever […]
Christmas Jumper Day
Le Gallais & Luce are happy to sponsor the Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save the Children A wonderful charity that help keep children safe, healthy and learning in the UK and around the world.
Gonks On The Loose
How it works ….. First things first – make sure you are following Le Gallais & Luce on all or any of Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn ! This is where the magic will happen! From Monday 11th December , 5 gonks will be released into town. Each day, one gonk will pop up […]
Santa Dash in aid of Jersey Hospice Care 2023
The Jersey Hospice Santa Dash has been run, A true sign that Christmas has now begun Le Gallais & Luce were there in our full festive flair, taking part in the race, the fun, laughter and supporting a wonderful local charity! Find out more about the fantastic work Jersey Hospice do by clicking here
Divorcing during a cost-of-living crisis – fear of the unknown
Times of stress The past few years have tested our society in so many unexpected ways. During lockdown, restrictions were imposed on our daily lives, limiting rights and freedoms previously taken for granted. For some families, spending so much time together in difficult circumstances meant cracks in already fragile relationships were prized wide open. Now […]
What’s in a Will?
A Will is a legal document which sets out how you wish your estate to be dealt with at the time of your death. In Jersey your estate is divided into two types of property – the immovable (land and buildings) and the movable (everything else), and as the legal formalities for making Wills differs […]