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Unpacking the costs of conveyancing

March 13, 2024

Claire Pays, a chartered legal executive based in our West Wickham office, unpacks the hidden costs of conveyancing.

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Solicitor Apprenticeship: An alternative route into Law

March 7, 2024

As part of National Careers Week, Leah Campbell, a solicitor apprentice at Amphlett Lissimore, talks to us about apprenticeships as an alternative route to becoming a solicitor.

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Ground Rent in Residential Leases

February 28, 2024

Dona Awano explains how the law relating to ground rent in residential leases is changing as part of the government’s reform.

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Inheritance tax – what it is, and why most of us won’t have to pay it

February 13, 2024

Private Client Solicitor, Rachael Pratt, talks to us about inheritance tax - what it is, how much it is, and why most of us won't have to pay it.

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Divorce Day: Do more people get divorced in January?

January 8, 2024

The first working day Monday of the year has become known as ‘Divorce Day’, but do more people really get divorced in January?

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Can you choose to have your parental responsibility terminated?

December 4, 2023

It’s rare that a parent would request for their parental responsibility to be terminated. But in GF (A Minor), Re [2023] EWFC 203, this is what happened.

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Property Trader Stamp Duty Exemption – Total Exemption what a relief!

November 23, 2023

Partner and Head of Commercial property, Katy Moss, discusses the criteria needed to qualify for the Property Trader Stamp Duty Exemption.

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Thinking about gifting your home to your children to avoid inheritance tax? Think again…

October 19, 2023

Esther Omishore, a trainee private client solicitor, explains what to consider before gifting your home to your children.

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Moving Home Checklist

October 13, 2023

Moving Home? Residential Property partner, Nigel Matthews puts together the must-read checklist to help your house move go smoothly.

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Landmark Ruling for Same-Sex Couples

September 5, 2023

At 10.30am on 27 July 2023, a judgment was handed down, remotely, in what can only be described as a landmark ruling for same-sex couples. The Law Society Gazette has commented that this is a ‘historic win’ which has ‘opened the door on a new chapter in international family law’. It involved a case where […]

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What is a parenting plan? And why do I need one?

August 17, 2023

Family Law Executive, Carole Hack explains what a parenting plan is and how by drawing one up both parents understand and are aware of what’s been decided for their child.

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Can I take my child abroad if I co-parent with my ex?

July 26, 2023

Estella Newbold-Brown discusses the legal ramifications of taking your child abroad without the co-parent's consent and what documents you may need at the airport even if you have permission.

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