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Waiting to seek legal advice rarely makes a situation easier to resolve. In many cases, delay can weaken your position, increase costs and reduce the options available to you. Many people and...

Rent is only the beginning. Before you commit to a commercial lease, here’s what the small print could mean for your business, and your finances. For many business owners, signing a commercial...

Choosing the right legal adviser is about more than comparing fees. Here’s how to make sure you’re asking the questions that really matter. Choosing a solicitor is one of the most important...

When the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 originally came into force, the societal landscape looked very different. Marriage was the norm, and the legislation was enacted...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way people access legal information. Today, business owners, employers, healthcare professionals, company directors and individuals can ask AI tools...

Whenever a story about a contested will appears in the news, the comments section fills with a familiar refrain: “it’s their money, they can leave it to whoever they want.” As a solicitor who...

Deciding to divorce is rarely straightforward. Even where both people agree that the marriage has come to an end, the legal, financial, and practical decisions that follow can feel overwhelming....

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone. After months of searching, viewing properties, and securing a mortgage in principle, it can be tempting to focus solely on getting the keys as...

Most people hope to enjoy a peaceful relationship with their neighbours. After all, good neighbours can make life easier, safer and more enjoyable. Unfortunately, disputes between neighbours are...

Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats. Sales, operations, recruitment, marketing, finance – the list never seems to end. With so many competing priorities, legal housekeeping often...