A Moment With... Fenton Elliott

Buying a business? Then you need to know about TUPE. In this episode, Chris Sutton sits down with Simon Fenton, Head of the Employment Law team at Fenton Elliott Solicitors, to break down one of the most misunderstood areas of business acquisitions: the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, better known as TUPE. Simon explains what TUPE actually means for buyers and empl...

When a relationship breaks down, sorting out arrangements for the children can feel overwhelming. But it doesn't have to end up in court. In this episode, Simon Fenton sits down with Chris Sutton, Head of Family Law at Fenton Elliott Solicitors, to talk through everything parents need to know about child arrangements after a divorce or separation. They cover: Who has parental responsibility an...

Most people know what a grievance at work is—but far fewer understand the consequences of raising one. In this episode, Chris Sutton and Simon Fenton explore what really happens when workplace frustrations reach breaking point, why some issues should be tackled sooner rather than later, and how a simple complaint can quickly evolve into something much bigger. From office politics and workplace con...

Can you really handle your own divorce without a lawyer? In this episode, Simon Fenton puts that exact question to family law specialist Chris Sutton, and the answer is far more complicated than most people expect. While the divorce process itself might seem straightforward, the hidden legal and financial risks lurking beneath the surface can follow people for years after they think everything is...

In employment law, significant mistakes often occur before anyone seeks advice. In this episode, Chris Sutton and Simon Fenton discuss common scenarios in which employers act impulsively, only to later realize the consequences of their actions. Through real-life examples, one being a poorly timed redundancy conversation, they illustrate how even small missteps can escalate into serious legal risks...

Divorce involves more than just emotions; it requires decisions, negotiations and often disagreements over what happens next. In this episode, Chris Sutton explains the concept of Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) and discusses why more couples are opting for a private version to achieve faster resolutions. Although it may sound like a formal legal process, an FDR is actually a crucial moment whe...

When workplace relationships fail, the consequences can be much more serious than just a disagreement. In this episode, Chris Sutton and Simon Fenton look into the reality of employment tribunals, what they are, why they occur, and how everyday workplace conflicts can escalate into legal actions. They discuss various issues, from unfair dismissal to discrimination claims, exploring the moments whe...

In this episode, Chris Sutton, the Head of Family Law at Fenton Elliott Solicitors, explains what prenuptial agreements are, who they are for, and why they are becoming increasingly common. The conversation explores how prenuptial agreements help couples manage their financial expectations before marriage, particularly by protecting assets such as family businesses, inherited wealth, or individual...

In this episode, Simon Fenton, Head of Employment Law at Fenton Elliott Solicitors, breaks down everything you need to know about settlement agreements — what they are, when they’re used, and why legal advice is essential. The discussion explains how settlement agreements formally bring an employment relationship to an end, often in situations involving redundancy, performance concerns, workplace...