Lasting powers of attorney for business owners

Wills & probate

Insights

Everyone should consider how their financial affairs will be dealt with in the event of their incapacity, and, as everyone has been reminded over the past year, old age is not the only cause of incapacity; accidents and devastating illness are also possibilities that should be borne in mind.

3 August 2021

Written by

Jacqui Lazare

Pet custody in separation and divorce: Understanding the legalities and preparing for disputes

Family businesses

Insights

Pet custody can be a contentious issue for separating couples. This article discusses the legalities of pet ownership and divorce.

25 March 2025

Written by

Emily Finn

and

Paige Atherton

Preparing to sell your care home

Healthcare

Insights

The decision to sell any business that you have spent time building is significant and there are many aspects to consider. Our care home solicitors can help you determine your best case scenario and provide guidance on current market conditions.

2 August 2024

Written by

Rich Eldridge

Roundup of family law resources for LGBTQ+ couples

Family law

Insights

We have compiled a range of family law resources that may be particularly useful to the LGBTQ+ community.

30 June 2023

Written by

Chris Longbottom

Share schemes and corporate tax

Corporate and commercial law

Insights

Thinking about joining a company share scheme or offering one to your employees? Share schemes can be a great way to reward staff and build loyalty, but they also come with important tax and legal considerations.

12 September 2025

Written by

Chris Connors

SLAPPs, ‘Without Prejudice’ & Defamation: A Legal Shift

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

A SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) is the abuse of the litigation process aimed at silencing legitimate expression.

4 February 2025

Written by

John Flint

The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

Wills & probate

Insights

We explain how discretionary Will trusts work and explore how one might have prevented a family dispute over a Scottish estate. Call 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation with a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

26 September 2019

Trusts: not just for the super-rich

Private wealth

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We address the misconception that trusts are for the super-rich and share how they can be used to benefit a range of individuals. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free consultation.

21 November 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

When divorce gets complicated

Family law

Insights

Ten reasons why divorce gets complicated and why having the right legal advice helps achieve a positive outcome.

21 September 2021

A bombshell for beneficiaries: Mis-sold shared appreciation mortgages

Financial services litigation

Insights

With probate solicitors finding themselves dealing with increased cases involving complex shared appreciation mortgages, specialist financial services litigation lawyer Laura Robinson, explores the advice clients should be given.

3 September 2024

Written by

Laura Robinson (née Hazell)

Are your business’s terms and conditions enforceable?

Commercial contracts and agreements

Insights

Failure to highlight onerous terms to your customer might mean that your terms and conditions cannot be enforced.

13 September 2022

Written by

Cathy Harris

Lasting powers of attorney for business owners

Pet custody in separation and divorce: Understanding the legalities and preparing for disputes

Preparing to sell your care home

Roundup of family law resources for LGBTQ+ couples

Share schemes and corporate tax

SLAPPs, ‘Without Prejudice’ & Defamation: A Legal Shift

The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

Trusts: not just for the super-rich

When divorce gets complicated

A bombshell for beneficiaries: Mis-sold shared appreciation mortgages

Are your business’s terms and conditions enforceable?

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