The right to paternity leave is one of many employment rights that were enhanced under the Employment Rights Act 2025, along with other tweaks to the rules for employers. Despite the misleading name, paternity leave is available to the partner of a...
Social media and instant messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp and Telegram, are fast becoming part of how businesses communicate with clients and customers. It is now the norm to also negotiate projects, provide fee quotes, confirm instructions and build...
“Guiding clients through complex property journeys with clarity and consistency” When a client instructed us to handle the sale and purchase of their property, they didn’t expect it to become a particularly complex transaction. However,...
For many people, writing a Will online or using a DIY template seems like a sensible way to save money. With online services advertising free or cheap Wills, it is easy to see the appeal. However, what appears to be a cheap and simple solution can often...
If your commercial lease is coming to an end and you are negotiating a new one, it could be worth trying to get a better deal on some of the terms. Like any commercial negotiation it depends whether you or your landlord have the most bargaining...
“Recommended, local, and handled with care from start to finish” When a couple came to us to make their Wills , they were looking for something many clients value - a trusted, local solicitor who could guide them through the process clearly. ...
Many farming businesses operate on arrangements that have evolved over generations. Land may be owned by one family member, farmed by a partnership, or used by a company, often with informal understandings that “have always worked”. However,...
Much like The Devil Wears Prada, probate looks glamorous from a distance. From far away, it’s: important-looking documents calm professionals people “sorting things out” in a very composed way everything handled efficiently and...
Divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership is rarely straightforward, but where one party or a child has significant health needs the legal and financial issues can become particularly complex. Health conditions, whether physical or mental, may affect a...
Many people expect a legal appointment to feel formal or even a little intimidating. But for one client working with Sharon Richardson, Head of our Private Client team , it felt very different. They described their meeting as welcoming, friendly and...