Insights

A Will is often thought of as something to sort out “later”. For intended parents, later is exactly the problem.

A new government scheme aims to help first time buyers who cannot rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad.

If repairs, service charges or building management are going wrong, find out who is responsible and what leaseholders can do to enforce their rights.

You do not have to fight it out in court. A clear guide to resolving divorce and family matters out of court, from mediation to collaborative law and beyond.

A slow freeholder or managing agent can stall a leasehold sale. Learn what to request, who is responsible and when legal escalation may help.

World Alzheimer’s Day is 21st September 2026. It is an opportunity to reflect not only on the impact of dementia on the individual diagnosed and their families, but also on the difficult legal questions it can create for them.

When a relationship ends, the hardest thing is often not any single decision. It is that all of them seem to arrive at once. The home, the money, the children, the divorce itself, and underneath it all a fog of shock and worry that makes clear thinking almost impossible.

The start of a new school term can highlight when existing child arrangements are no longer working. We look at how separated parents can review arrangements, resolve practical issues and explore mediation or other out of court options.

There is something very positive about wanting to see the next generation benefit from your wealth during your lifetime. The important thing is to make those decisions deliberately and with a clear understanding of the consequences.

A client recently came to us following the death of a family member who had prepared their own will at home without any professional advice. Amandeep Kaur, provides a case study in the risks of homemade & DIY wills

In this edition of Property Law Unpacked, we explain what a declaration of trust does, when it matters, why it can be put in place alongside your purchase without slowing anything down, and how our conveyancing lawyers work hand in hand with our estate planning lawyers to make sure clients are properly protected.

This article sets out the exact legal reality of what is in force today, what is blocked by the courts, and what the true timeline looks like.