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Invicta Law and Dandelion Time: A Local Partnership Changing Young Lives
Through staff led fundraising, Invicta Law is helping Dandelion Time to deliver restorative, nature based therapy for children and families beginning their healing journey.
Transparency in FII Cases
A Local Authority v A Mother clarifies when public bodies can be named in FII cases. Learn how the court weighed Articles 8 and 10 in allowing identification.
A Practical Route into Law: Apprenticeships at Invicta Law
Four Invicta Law apprentices share their experiences first‑hand, from stepping into real casework early on to building confidence, developing practical skills and finding their footing in specialist public law teams.
Threshold Findings and Final Orders at IRH: Key Lessons from Re D
Re D clarifies that non‑engagement can’t prove threshold at IRH. Learn why judicial scrutiny of threshold findings matters and how to prepare Re A‑compliant evidence.
ERA 2025 and the Public Sector: Turning Reform into Practical Action
Explore the practical implications for employers and employees of the Employment Rights Act (ERA 2025)…
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: Key Updates for Schools and MATs
Earlier this year, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 received Royal Assent, introducing some targeted changes to UK...
Social Services support for NRPF individuals and the Localism Act
When can social services lawfully withdraw support from people with no recourse to public funds and what safeguards...
Appealing the outcome of a fact-finding hearing in care proceedings
Graeme Bentley examines the implications for local authorities and children’s services practitioners of a recent Court...
Celebrating Sophie Payne: Best Family Law Paralegal 2025
Our colleague Sophie Payne took home the award for Best Family Law Paralegal at the CILEX National Paralegal Awards in...
DOLS and the Young Offender: Care or Custody?
In Re: Jake [2025] EWHC 2230 (Fam), the High Court refused a Local Authority’s application for deprivation of liberty safeguards, finding that licence conditions and the Youth Offending Team already provided sufficient oversight. The case highlights the fine line between care and custody in managing young offenders.
Fact-finding in care proceedings: lessons from G (A Child)
In G (A Child), the Court of Appeal stressed proportionality – fact-finding is not automatic, only justified where linked to present risk.
Invicta Law Shortlisted for Workplace of the Year Award
Exciting news for our team at Invicta Law! We’re proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as a Workplace of the...
The Team Behind Our Giving: Our Charity Committee
Giving back to our community is part of who we are at Invicta Law. Over the past year, our charity committee has...
Lola Idris Joins Employment, Privacy and Governance Team
We’re delighted to welcome Lola Idris to Invicta Law as a Solicitor in our Employment, Privacy and Governance team. ...
Implications of the Supreme Court Decision on Gender and Practical Guidance for Employers
Following a recent Supreme Court ruling and increasing scrutiny over the interpretation of 'sex' under the Equality...
Goodbye James: Celebrating 16 Years of Service
As we prepare to say goodbye to our colleague and friend, James Pigott, who is retiring in March 2025 after 16 years...
NAAB Age Assessments: Key Considerations for Local Authorities
Article by Harry Johnston-Sluka and Deesha Shah at Invicta Law. Age assessments are a critical aspect of determining...
Paul Phelan Joins Invicta Law as Associate Director
Invicta Law welcomed Paul Phelan as its new Associate Director in December 2024. Paul brings over twenty years of...
The dilemma of document integrity and the complexity of age determination: MS v KCC
The Local Authority’s role in age assessment is not to make determinations on the authenticity of documents but rather to assess…
From Foster Care to Legal Advocate: The inspiring journey of Sophie Payne
Meet Sophie, a remarkable individual whose journey from the care system to becoming a dedicated member of Invicta...
Government announces major LGPS fund management reforms
In a press release dated 13 November, 2024, the Government announced that LGPS Pension megafunds will be created as...