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The Government have announced a significant shake-up to the 183-year-old rules about signing Wills in England and Wales. Genuine issues for solicitors and those making Wills have come to the...

Inheritance Tax in the Spotlight

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As the cost of Government support for those affected by the coronavirus continues to increase, talk inevitably turns to how it will be funded. Tax rises are an option but...

Everyone Needs a Will

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There is a general perception that Wills are for the elderly and those in ill-health but life is uncertain. Everyone needs a Will, to ensure your hard earnt assets are...
As of 10 May 2020, 7.5 million people were taking furlough leave as part of the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme brought in to protect jobs during the coronavirus crisis....

Corporate Governance

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The UK Government have proposed to introduce legislation to help companies alleviate the difficulties they are facing in meeting statutory obligations to hold shareholder meetings during this Covid-19 pandemic. On...
Most people will now be familiar with the temporary stay that has been imposed on possession proceedings as a result of Practice Direction 51Z (“PD 51Z”) and whilst it remains...

Covid-19 – Family Financial Orders

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For those that have recently agreed a financial court order there may be questions you have if there has been a sudden change in your circumstances about whether that financial...
Many businesses are being affected significantly by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and the restrictions that have been put in place to control its spread. With uncertainty and financial hardship sweeping across...
Whilst the Coronavirus Act 2020 currently prevents commercial landlords from taking forfeiture action against their tenants for non-payment of rent the emergency legislation did not prohibit landlords taking other steps,...

Covid-19 – Employment Contracts

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Is it essential to have a written agreement between an employer and an employee explicitly stating that an employee will do no work under their employment contract before a valid...
Covid-19 has undoubtedly had a profound impact on the business world and will continue to factor into business decisions for the foreseeable future. Whether that be the stay at home...

Welcoming new faces to our team

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As we continue to grow and expand, we are delighted to announce the addition of two new team members, Kelly Pledger joins us as a solicitor in the Commercial Litigation...

Covid-19 – Commercial Contracts

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As a result of the necessary measures put in place to deal with the outbreak of the Coronavirus many businesses are struggling to perform contractual obligations, through no fault of...
In this unprecedented time, many of us have turned our focus to personal affairs. People are quite rightly focused on their Will; however equal consideration should be given to Lasting...
Our commercial property solicitors have been receiving questions from landlords and tenants about how to deal with these unprecedented circumstances and prepare for adverse outcomes. The situation is rapidly changing...
Am I classified as a vulnerable person? How do I get priority home delivery? In the UK, there are more than 400,000 vulnerable people who have no friends or family...

Covid-19 – Landlord and Tenants

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On 18 March 2020, Boris Johnson announced that the government would put forward emergency legislation to protect private (and social) renters from eviction. The aim was to alleviate some of...
We have had a number of parents contact us because their children are subject to Child Arrangements Orders made by the Family Court. They have understandably been concerned about balancing...

Covid-19 – Contact

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Following a recent announcement by Boris Johnson our family team have received several telephone calls and emails from parents about contact arrangements for their children. Parents are concerned about the...

Covid-19 – Commercial Leases

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On 23rd March 2020 the Government announced that as a result of the Coronavirus Bill commercial tenants who are unable to pay their rent because of the pandemic will be...

We’ve Made the Shortlist

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The shortlist for Birmingham Law Society’s 2020 Legal Awards has been unveiled and we are proud to be among the nominees for Law Firm of the Year (Regional). The 19th...

Bull verses Ram

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You may have been aware of the long-running case between famous energy drink company, come sports sponsor, Red Bull GMBH (“Red Bull”), and a UK company Big Horn UK Limited...

Swapping Fees for Fundraising

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We are pleased to announce our continued support for Sutton Coldfield-based charity, The Cancer Support Centre by taking part in its “Make A Will Fortnight” for the second year running....

Have You Chosen the Right Attorney?

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It has been reported that there were nearly 13,000 investigations of potential financial abuse by the Care Quality Commission (the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England)...

Charity of the Year Figure Announced

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We’re proud to have raised £2,500 for St Giles Hospice. Over the past 12 months our staff have taken part in all sorts of fundraising events for the cause; including...

Funds Raised for Local Hospice

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Our firm has raised £2,150 for local charity, St Giles Hospice, after taking part in its “Make Your Will Fortnight”. During the two weeks (7-18 October 2019), participants of the...
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