Sun glimmers on the horizon for leaseholders
Change is in sight for buyers of new leasehold properties, with the passage through Parliament of a bill that will see the ending of ground...
Blogs
Neighbour disputes – what exactly are they?
Disputes between neighbours can be difficult to deal with. They can often be fuelled with emotions and based on staunch principles. One of the key...
Lucy Penfold
Associate, Dispute ResolutionFlexible working – the debate continues
The effect of the pandemic has made businesses think more carefully about the issues surrounding the obligation to work flexibly. An important ruling in the...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorCan you make a Power of Attorney online?
It is possible to make a Power of Attorney online, but whether you should is an entirely different matter. The process of making a Power...
Sue Macleod
Senior Associate, Trusts & EstatesFive reasons you should use a solicitor to write your...
If you are thinking about writing a will, you may have considered doing it yourself. There are many templates and tools available online, along with...
Marie-Claire Robson
Associate, Trusts & EstatesSocial media and the law: 6 things you need to...
The world of social media can often seem like the wild west of the internet. Everyone has simple access to an audience and can share...
Elizabeth Larkin
Head of MarketingHow unspent income from lockdown could cut future tax bills
Internet shopping may have boomed during lockdown, but many people have spent less than usual while forced to stay home, and those with spare money...
Louise Harrhy
Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & EstatesMarriage breakdowns could head for their own lockdown
The easing of lockdown may have been the catalyst for the announcement by billionaire Bill Gates and his wife that they were heading for divorce...
Vanessa McMurtrie
Partner, FamilyWhat happens to debt after someone dies?
When someone you love has passed away, the last thing you might be thinking about is debt. However, there are many misconceptions about debt and...
Sue Macleod
Senior Associate, Trusts & EstatesUnderstanding whether the force may be with you
‘May the force be with you’ is usually the concern of Jedi knights heading to battle in Star Wars, rather than something that company directors...
