Working with us in Taunton

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We have seven offices across the UK including our newly refurbished Taunton office located at Blackbrook Gate Business Park.

8 March 2024

Written by

Kirill Bingham

A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?

Property litigation

Insights

This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.

6 May 2021

Written by

Kary Withers

Can a divorce financial settlement be reopened?

Family law

Insights

It is possible to reopen and change a divorce financial settlement, but rare. Our Family Law specialists explain when a court might allow it.

10 June 2022

Divorce and the family farm

Agriculture

Insights

Our divorce & farming solicitors look at the impact of divorce on a family farm. Call 0800 422 0123 for advice on farming divorce settlements.

28 February 2019

Written by

Chris Longbottom

and

Emily Finn

Fraudulent calumny: poisoning the mind of a testator

Civil dispute resolution

Insights

Our specialist probate solicitors explain what fraudulent calumny is, its relationship to undue influence and why acting quickly is important if you suspect fraudulent calumny has taken place.

29 September 2022

Written by

Bonita Walters

and

Ellie Bond

Has COVID killed the search and seizure order?

Commercial litigation and disputes

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A search (and seizure) order is a powerful tool in the litigator’s armoury where there are concerns in a dispute that crucial evidence will not be preserved.

1 October 2021

Written by

Louise Goodwin

I’m getting divorced – now what?

Family law

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Divorce lawyer Adam Maguire looks at what divorcing couples should take into account at the outset.

26 May 2022

Written by

Adam Maguire

Navigating change in farm sales: 2025 in review & what’s ahead

Agriculture

Insights

As we reflect on the past year, it’s clear that it was anything but ordinary for the rural property market. From sweeping tax reforms to shifting buyer behaviours, farm sales have faced a turbulent yet transformative period. But with change comes opportunity and preparation is key.

31 October 2025

Written by

Helen Lock

,

Rod Lloyd-Jones

and

Mark Buckerfield

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

Family businesses

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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

Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

The Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) was initially introduced in July 2001 to provide a framework for parties involved in claims of professional negligence to engage in early discussions before starting formal legal proceedings.

23 January 2025

Written by

John Flint

Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?

Family law

Insights

In a sole application, only one party is responsible for making the application and progressing it. In a joint application, both spouses apply together and are jointly responsible for progressing.

14 February 2024

Written by

Emily Finn

Working with us in Taunton

Can a divorce financial settlement be reopened?

Divorce and the family farm

Fraudulent calumny: poisoning the mind of a testator

Has COVID killed the search and seizure order?

I’m getting divorced – now what?

Navigating change in farm sales: 2025 in review & what’s ahead

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

Reforming the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol: Why penalties for non-engagement with ADR are so important

Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?

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