Buying a higher value property invariable means that you are going to be paying more Stamp Duty Land Tax. This tax, which applies to most property purchases, can significantly impact the total cost of buying a property.

Listed buildings are legally protected due to their importance, with specific guidelines and regulations in place to manage their preservation. Gaining a clear understanding of the legal and practical considerations involved in owning, managing and altering a listed building is essential in the purchasing process.

High-value properties represent a unique segment of the property market; the process of buying and selling these properties involves additional requirements to other types of property transactions. This brings its own set of special considerations and steps that, with the right support, can be navigated to ensure a smooth process.

It’s National Conveyancing Week and our Conveyancing team have each written a blog to explain their role in your property transaction. Starting with Day 1, Isobel Knapman, Administration Assistant, and Amanda Pickman, Legal Assistant, explain how their roles are your first port of call.

It’s National Conveyancing Week and our Conveyancing team have each written a blog to explain their role in your property transaction. Next up is Donna Taylor, Trainee Chartered Legal Executive, and Beth Bradshaw, Legal Assistant.

It’s National Conveyancing Week and our Conveyancing team have each written a blog to explain their role in your property transaction. Alex Meyer, Amy Paterson and Rhiannon Moore explain the ‘report on title’ in more detail.

It’s National Conveyancing Week and our Conveyancing team have each written a blog to explain their role in your property transaction. James Kerswill & Emily Nunn outline the exciting steps of exchanging and completing.

This International Women's Day, we're highlighting the journeys, challenges, and experiences of our female lawyers. Their stories show the importance of diversity, resilience, and empowerment in shaping an inclusive legal community. We’re hearing from Hilary Cragg, who is a Partner and Solicitor in our Care Support Team.

This International Women's Day, we're highlighting the journeys, challenges, and experiences of our female lawyers. Their stories show the importance of diversity, resilience, and empowerment in shaping an inclusive legal community. We’re starting with Eleanor Barber, who heads up our Family Team.

This International Women's Day, we're highlighting the journeys, challenges, and experiences of our female lawyers. Their stories show the importance of diversity, resilience, and empowerment in shaping an inclusive legal community. We’re joined by Chelsea McVicker, a Chartered Legal Executive in our Family team.

This International Women's Day, we're highlighting the journeys, challenges, and experiences of our female lawyers. Their stories show the importance of diversity, resilience, and empowerment in shaping an inclusive legal community. We’re joined by Rhianna Greenley, a Solicitor in our Family team.

This International Women's Day, we're highlighting the journeys, challenges, and experiences of our female lawyers. Their stories show the importance of diversity, resilience, and empowerment in shaping an inclusive legal community. Claire Thompson, Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts,sTax and Probate team, shares her thoughts below.

This International Women's Day, we're highlighting the journeys, challenges, and experiences of our female lawyers. Their stories show the importance of diversity, resilience, and empowerment in shaping an inclusive legal community. Rebecca Brisley, Associate Solicitor in our Personal Injury and Medical Negligence teams, shares her thoughts below.

This International Women's Day, we're highlighting the journeys, challenges, and experiences of our female lawyers. Their stories show the importance of diversity, resilience, and empowerment in shaping an inclusive legal community. Amy Paterson, Associate Solicitor in our Residential Conveyancing Team, has shared her thoughts about the importance of work-life balance in the blog below.

In 2022, we saw an overhaul of the divorce process, which saw the end of “fault-based” divorces, so that neither party could blame the other for the end of the marriage. It was hoped the new terms would remove outdated phrases and simplify the different stages and the process.

Separating from your partner can be a difficult time, filled with emotional and logistical challenges, especially when children are involved. Navigating the complexities of child arrangements can be daunting, making it difficult to find common ground.

The breakdown of a relationship is invariably a challenging time for all involved, particularly when there are children involved. This is where a well-considered Parenting Plan comes into play, providing a structured approach to addressing any issues that may arise and facilitating a collaborative co-parenting environment.

It is a common misconception that when you divorce, the financial links you have with your spouse come to an end. Until you have a Financial Order, either by consent or at the end of Court proceedings, you remain financially linked to your former spouse. You do not have to have a lawyer to assist you but not using one could mean that you end up with unresolved financial claims or a Financial Order that does not do what you thought.

A recent BBC article, published late last week, sheds light on the situation, revealing that cancer treatment waiting times in England have reached their highest levels ever recorded. The statistics are alarming, with nearly 100,000 patients waiting more than the two-month target for starting treatment. This represents a significant escalation from historical data, driven by a complex interplay of factors that demand a closer examination. It’s also obviously a real worry for patients and their survival rates.

Dr. Henrietta Hughes, the Patient Safety Commissioner, has today released an important report that looks into the serious effects of sodium valproate on patients and their families. This report, known as the Hughes Report, not only highlights the failures in healthcare and regulation related to valproate use but also suggests a detailed plan for sodium valproate compensation and supporting those who have been harmed.