Running a company often means balancing the needs of its shareholders and sometimes one size does not fit all. By introducing different classes of shares further flexibility can be achieved. For growing businesses, family companies, or those bringing in new...
When it comes to family law, few topics are as sensitive and complex as those involving children. Whether you’re navigating parenting arrangements, understanding your legal responsibilities, or simply trying to put your child’s best interests...
Christmas is an easy time for things to get missed or to end up late as the deadlines of various institutions have changed for this one particular payment run. The difficulty is that the provisions of the contract - or the Housing Grants Construction and...
How many of your email conversations, site photos, site attendance logs and delivery tickets would you still have access to in 2yrs/5yrs/15yrs time if a claim came in? Could you prove who was on site at a given time? Could you prove how long it took you...
As 2025 comes to an end, our team brings you a sleigh-full of insights to keep your workplace compliant and prepared for the year ahead. In the spirit of the season, let’s unwrap the key changes you need to know before the new year begins! Key Updates...
One week on from The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, and the headlines focus on tax freezes, benefit reforms, and property levies. However, the ripple effects on family law are just as significant. The outcome of the budget could reshape financial...
Following the 2024 Budget, there was considerable speculation about what would be in the UK Government’s 2025 Budget . The Chancellor presented her Budget on 26 November 2025 (slightly after the OBR released its report!), and whilst there are...
As a charity trustee, you play a vital role in ensuring your organisation delivers its charitable objectives. Increasingly, donor’s and supporters are seeking for this to be done with transparency. At the heart of this responsibility lies good...
Christmas can be such a wonderful time for children and adults, but for separated parents it can also be one of the most stressful points in the year. Communication is key - planning ahead and managing expectations can make this festive season a smoother...
It may come as no surprise that door injuries are a common occurrence, and it is likely we all know someone, or perhaps have personally experienced, this type of accident at some point. Door injuries commonly involve children as they will often underestimate...
As a charity trustee, you hold a position of trust and responsibility. One of your most fundamental duties is to ensure that your charity operates for the public benefit, not for private gain. This principle is at the heart of charity law and...
Last week the Government confirmed that the first phase of the changes under the Renter’s Rights Act will take effect on 1 st May 2026 which means that from this date, all existing and new private tenancies in England will move on to the new system. ...
Divorce can feel overwhelming and when finances are involved, the complexity often multiplies. From dividing assets to understanding maintenance and pensions, there are countless questions people face during this process. In this blog,...
Probate is one of those terms that is often mentioned without any real context or explanation as to what it really means. It is often used generally when discussing the need to administer an Estate after someone dies. This blog aims to answer those initial...
In commercial disputes, the contract is everything. When a dispute lands in court, the first question is: what did the parties actually agree to? If key terms were not properly incorporated, even the strongest position can quickly unravel. So what does...
It’s something to celebrate that more people enjoy longer lives these days, but it also brings with it the challenge of planning for future care needs. Advance care planning is about preparing for the possibility that you or your loved ones may need...
Over one million Powers of Attorney are registered in England & Wales every year, with the most significant asset attorneys need to deal with often being the donor’s home. However, many attorneys may not fully understand what is required of them...
A family court has denied permission for a mother to relocate her child to Dubai, citing the child’s welfare and the importance of maintaining his relationship with his father. His Honour Judge Willans made the ruling in the case of SA v JR...
The Government have today, 22 October 2025, announced their plans to reform the Children Act 1989 and to remove the Presumption of Parental Involvement. The Effect of the Presumption of Parental Involvement The Presumption of Parental Involvement guided...
If you’re a trustee of a trust with any connection to Ireland, you may be legally required to register that trust with the Central Register of Beneficial Ownership of Trusts (CRBOT) . This obligation is part of Ireland’s anti-money laundering...
A ‘no contest’ clause is a clause which is commonly found in Wills, also known as a ‘forfeiture’ clause. What does a no contest clause do? A no contest clause aims to discourage disputes over the estate. It typically reads...
Recent high-profile cyber incidents demonstrate how attacks on businesses can seriously disrupt operations and damage profitability and reputation. The government has recently written to all FTSE companies as well as a number of other leading UK firms with a...
Couples “tying the knot” are to have more freedom over how/where they say “I do”, with reforms allowing them to get married on beaches and at heritage sites. Under the reforms, couples will be able to marry in a wider range of...
On 1 October 2023 the changes to Part 2A of the Building Regulations came into force, yet every week I come across developers, contractors, consultants and sub-contractors who have no idea that the not-very-new duties even exist, much less what it means to...
In earlier blogs in this series, we have detailed the general duty of care all parties handling waste need to comply with and what information needs to be included in a waste transfer note. Here we look specifically at what you need to do if you are a...
I am part of the debt recovery team at Roythornes. Outside of work, I play bowls at a competitive level and have been fortunate to win national and international titles -including the national singles in 2016, world mixed pairs in 2017 and a gold medal at...
The most vital piece of paperwork in any waste transaction is the description of waste transfer note. It is a criminal offence to not produce a valid and accurate transfer note, to not ensure there is one (if you are not the one producing it) and to not keep...
In the second installment of 'cementing the basics' I am going to be looking at the other two factors that need to be considered for the successful procurement of a project: understanding the parties; and attention to detail. ...
Disagreements in construction projects can quickly become costly, stressful, and time-consuming. By taking proactive steps at the outset, parties can minimise risk, protect relationships, and keep projects running smoothly. Pre-qualify before...
News 📰 Government launches four consultations on Employment Rights Bill reforms The Government has launched four consultations in relation to four new rights and protections that may be introduced by the Employment Rights Bill. The consultation...
