Written by Farzana Naz, Director / Head of Family · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 11 June 2026 A financial consent order is the document that converts an agreement reached between separating spouses or civil partners into a legally enforceable court order. Without one, even a carefully negotiated financial settlement remains a private agreement that […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 3 June 2026 There is an estimated $100 billion worth of Bitcoin alone that is permanently inaccessible, held in wallets whose owners have died without leaving anyone the information to access them. This is not a problem of the future. It is […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 29 May 2026 One of the most common misconceptions among company directors, particularly those who are new to the role, is that the “limited” in limited company means they are insulated from personal liability in all circumstances. They are not. While a […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 26 May 2026 Buying or selling a business is one of the most significant transactions most business owners will ever undertake. It is also one where the legal work can make the difference between a deal that delivers what you expected and one […]
Written by Salima Manji, Head of Real Estate · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 20 May 2026 Whether you are buying your first home, moving up the ladder, or investing in a second property, understanding the current stamp duty rules is essential before you make an offer on a property. In this guide, our residential […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 18 May 2026 Picture this. Two friends start a business. It goes well for three years. Then one of them wants to sell their shares to an outside investor the other partner can’t stand. Or one of them stops showing up. Or […]
Written by Salima Manji, Head of Real Estate · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 13 May 2026 The tenancy agreement that almost every private landlord in England has relied upon for the past 30 years — the Assured Shorthold Tenancy, or AST — no longer exists in law. As of 1 May 2026, the Renters’ […]
The question we are hearing most from crypto founders and business owners right now is a simple one: “Does this apply to me?” It is a fair question. The new UK cryptoasset regulatory framework, brought in by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026, is comprehensive and covered in our complete guide […]
Written by Marcia Howards, Senior Associate Solicitor · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 2 April 2026 The short answer to how to set up a UK company as a non-resident is this: you can do it entirely online, without ever setting foot in the United Kingdom. The UK has one of the most open and […]
