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We provide an expert, friendly and supportive service to help our clients understand their legal position and to reach their objectives. We are completely transparent when it comes to costing and will provide accurate estimates. In certain circumstances we can fix costs at the outset.
Whether your need is selling or buying property, putting in place a Will or Power of Attorney, assisting with estate administration following the death of a loved one, or providing advice and representation following relationship breakdown we are here to provide a high quality and dependable service and to make things as stress free as we can.
We also regularly deal with other legal matters affecting individuals, including employment advice and disputes, including professional negligence claims, property disputes and probate disputes.
Do not hesitate to contact us for an initial discussion as to how we may assist you.
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Individual Sector
We have produced a number of guides to provide helpful background information on a variety of topics that are often relevant to individuals. These can be accessed below or via our Guides Index at the top of the page. These guides provide initial information and not legal advice – please contact us to discuss your requirements and how we may be able to help.
Latest News
Do I Really Need a Commercial Lawyer? 5 Business Risks You Might Be Missing
19 August 2025
When starting or managing a business, it can be tempting to cut expenses by dealing with contracts, negotiations, and compliance on your own. Legal fees often seem like a luxury that only large companies can afford. But the truth is, the cost of professional advice is usually far less than the price of fixing a […]
Getty Images v Stability AI – Updates from the Pivotal Copyright Case
14 August 2025
The High Court proceedings between Getty Images and Stability AI are being closely watched across the technology, creative, and legal sectors. This is a significant case concerning copyright, trade mark, passing off, and database rights, and it could set an important precedent for how artificial intelligence (AI) models interact with intellectual property (IP) law. At […]
Top 10 Data Protection Pitfalls Businesses Are Still Making in 2025
14 August 2025
Nearly ten years after the GDPR came into force — and despite constant headlines about costly data breaches — many businesses are still making the same preventable mistakes. Since its introduction, regulators in the UK and EU have issued more than £5 billion in fines, most of them stemming from basic compliance failures rather than […]
Intellectual Property Audits for SMEs: IPO offers new funding scheme
11 August 2025
UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) have teamed up various partners to offer innovative British businesses a grant to subsidise the cost of a professional intellectual property (IP) audit. Businesses need to apply to the applicable partners (listed below) and if successful, the IP Audit scheme will provide part-funding of £2,250 (including VAT) towards the cost […]
Has the Employment Rights Bill banned the use of NDAs by employers?
29 July 2025
What will the bill include? On 8 July 2025, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced that it would introduce a new amendment to the Employment Rights Bill (‘ERB’). The proposed clause 22A would ban any contractual term which aims to prevent workers from making an allegation or disclosure about discrimination under the […]
Implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
29 July 2025
The Employment Rights Bill (‘ERB’), introduced on 10 October 2024 to Parliament, proposes various significant changes to existing employment law. This article does not propose to analyse the changes in depth but, if you would like to understand some of the key provisions, please click here. On 1 July 2025, the Department for Business and […]
Agency vs Distribution Agreements: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
15 July 2025
If your business is looking to expand into new markets, increase product sales, or reach customers more efficiently, you may be considering entering into either an agency or distribution agreement. We have set out the basics of each of these in previous articles (Agency Part 1, Agency Part 2) While both models involve appointing a […]
When Is the Best Time to File a Trade Mark? Lessons from Trump’s Latest Move into Mobile Services
14 July 2025
In an increasingly competitive digital economy, timing is everything when protecting your brand. This principle was highlighted recently when Donald Trump’s business, the Trump Organization, launched the TRUMP-branded mobile phone and wireless service. Just a week before the launch, Trump Org subtly filed two new trade mark applications in the US for ‘TRUMP’ and ‘T1’, […]
Copyright Issues in Podcasting: How to Avoid Legal Pitfalls
3 July 2025
Podcasting is booming across topics from true crime to politics. But as podcast audiences—and revenue potential—grow, so do the legal risks. One of the most common traps? Copyright infringement. This guide explores how podcasters can safely navigate the complex world of copyright law and protect themselves from unintended legal exposure when using music, audio clips, […]
Rethinking Executive Performance: A New Approach from Berry Smith
2 July 2025
Why executive accountability matters Investors are no longer passive when company performance falters. A recent example is Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Capital pushing for board changes at seven UK investment trusts due to chronic underperformance (Financial Times). While board overhauls are drastic, they’re becoming more common due to weak executive accountability. A tribunal recently awarded £1.2 […]
How to manage redundancy processes and finding suitable alternative employment
25 June 2025
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) case of Hendy Group Ltd v Daniel Kennedy [2024] EAT 106 (Hendy) is a good example of how employers should not conduct a redundancy process. This article will briefly summarise the facts of the case and highlight the key points for employers to consider. Facts In Hendy, the claimant […]
Supporting Employees During Carer’s Week 2025: A Guide for Employers
25 June 2025
Carer’s Week 2025 (9 – 5 June 2025) is a national campaign that shines a spotlight on the incredible work of unpaid carers – those who look after a family member or friend who is unwell, disabled, or elderly. For employers, Carer’s Week is an important opportunity to recognise and support those who may act […]