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Eight Things to Consider When Buying a House

Posted on 20th March 2023 in Residential Property

Buying a house is one of the most significant investments that most people make in their lifetime. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an experienced property investor, the process of buying a house can be daunting and complex.

Posted by

Nick Conner

Partner and Solicitor

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Endometriosis Awareness Month 2023

Posted on 16th March 2023 in Medical Negligence

During this Endometriosis Awareness Month 2023 we have been following the incredible work being undertaken by newly founded charity, The Endometriosis Foundation. Their mission is to help to create a future where Endometriosis is recognised and understood, resulting in earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Posted by

Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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Feeling the pinch – Pitfalls Executors should avoid  

Posted on 14th March 2023 in Probate & Wills

The cost-of-living crisis has left many families feeling the pinch over recent months and raids on inheritance tax by HMRC has not let up adding to the financial burden on many estates. 

Posted by

Sasha Brennan

Solicitor

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8 common trade mark errors and how to avoid them

Posted on 13th March 2023 in Intellectual Property

Filing a trade mark application may appear straightforward, however there are some key pitfalls that should be avoided.

Posted by

Jessica Whittick

Solicitor

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Six things every charity needs to know about trade marks

Posted on 10th March 2023 in Intellectual Property, Charities and Social Enterprise

A charity’s brand is what enables the charity to be recognised by the public and is closely linked to its reputation – its ability to attract fundraising and achieve its charitable aims.

Posted by

Jessica Whittick

Solicitor

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Change to Marriage and Civil Partnership Laws

Posted on 27th February 2023 in Family Law

Today, 27 February 2023, the law relating to Marriage and Civil Partnerships in England and Wales is changing.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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A useful reminder: you may not be free to do as you want with your land

Posted on 27th February 2023 in Property Litigation

A recently reported case has added to the ever-growing pile of reported cases. These cases involve the impact that restrictive covenants can have on thwarting the plans of entrepreneurial landowners.

Posted by

Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Planning enforcement time limits – 4 or 10 years?

Posted on 23rd February 2023 in Planning and Licensing

In a recent planning appeal, an Inspector upheld an enforcement notice which required the demolition of a dwelling that had been constructed 7 years earlier. 

Posted by

Kelly Burns

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Same-sex couples and IVF

Posted on 20th February 2023 in Family Law

In July 2022, the government announced its commitment to provide equal access to NHS funded IVF (in vitro fertilisation) treatment for non-heterosexual couples.

Posted by

Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Update on Residential Tenancy Reform

Posted on 16th February 2023 in Dispute Resolution

At the start of the year, I predicted that the long-promised bill on rental reform could finally emerge early this year. The publication last week 9 February 2023) of a House of Commons report does perhaps mean that prediction may have been a little optimistic.

Posted by

Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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Surrogacy – What is it and What is the law?

Posted on 14th February 2023 in Family Law

To show our support for LGBT+ History Month this February, and with the rising interest in surrogacy for same-sex couples and other couples who cannot become pregnant for any reason, we feel it is essential that those seeking surrogacy understand the intricate legalities in the UK.

Posted by

Rachael Jones

Solicitor

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Marriage and Divorce for Same Sex Couples

Posted on 13th February 2023 in Family Law

As of March 2014, same sex couples in the UK have been able to get married due to the introduction of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. Same sex couples can still enter a civil partnership, rather than get married, if they choose and heterosexual couples can also enter into civil partnerships.

Posted by

Rachael Jones

Solicitor