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Christmas is always seen as a joyous time of year to celebrate with family and those we love. However, whilst this is true for many families, Christmas can also put…

Christmas parties, festive dinners, and New Year’s Eve celebrations often lead to  increased alcohol consumption. With the festive cheer, the temptation to drive afterwards can lead to serious consequences….

Biometric Residence Permits all expire on 31st December 2024. This does not mean that your permission to enter or stay in the UK will end on 31.12.2024 but that digital…

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travel to the UK: who needs to apply and when? From 27 November 2024, non-EU nationals who are planning to visit the UK who do…

Account Freezing Orders and Account Forfeiture Orders Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) are used to seize assets which are suspected to be the proceeds of crime. Our specialist solicitors can help…

Earlier this month, the High Court ruled that a man’s will, written across two pieces of cardboard food packaging was legally valid. This case, involving Malcolm Chenery who passed…

Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn 2024 budget on 30th October which contains a number of measures relevant to personal tax planning including Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax Changes….

What is an advocate? If a friend or family member has been placed under a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard then they may be appointed an advocate. The advocate’s role can…

Following the Labour Party winning the 2024 general election for the first time in fourteen years, people are wondering what this means for the property market and conveyancing. Labour has…

Trusts in Wills; A way to preserve your assets You may have often wondered what is a trust and how can you use one to pass assets on to friends…