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We are delighted to announce that Anica Holderness has been promoted to the position of Senior Associate within our Residential Property department. Anica qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and has worked at Pinney Talfourd…

Directors of a right to manage (“RTM”) company often lack company law knowledge. This issue can be overcome by instructing a professional advisor, but these leaves you wholly reliant on their advice. Furthermore, without a…

The Government has confirmed the details of the “Winter Truce” outlined in our article from September. The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Buckland QC MP has now written to several associations representing…

As Christmas approaches separated or divorced parents often find the subject of contact with their children over Christmas challenging to resolve. In a pandemic, the question of balancing the welfare of the children and the…

Stress and upset following a death in the family can occasionally lead to disputes on choices of burial, cremation and frequently location. A deceased’s Will may indicate a preference for burial or cremation, but where…

The process of sorting out a person’s affairs when they die can be difficult and upsetting for the surviving family members involved.The situation can be exacerbated when issues arise that cause delay and in turn,…

From 5th November until 2nd December, the majority of our staff are working remotely. Whilst our physical offices will remain open for essential pre-arranged appointments only, we remain fully open for business as a firm…

As the UK continues to struggle with the effects of coronavirus, many landlords and tenants are worried about the impact the pandemic is having on their property arrangements. Rental PaymentsDue to the mandatory closure of various…

Last year the Law Commission began its consultation on proposed changes to the right to manage (the “RTM”). The final report has now been published which can be found here; we examine the key recommendations below….

Resolution’s annual initiative ‘Good Divorce Week’ runs from Friday 30 November to Wednesday 4 December and, this year, their Code of Practice is at the heart of the campaign. Who is Resolution?Resolution is an organisation of…