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 and instruct our conveyancing solicitors […]
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 […]
As we move through 2026, the era of “voluntary” sustainability reporting has come to an abrupt end. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have transitioned from marketing slogans to hard legal obligations. For directors and legal teams, the most significant shift isn’t what is happening within their own four walls—it is what is happening miles […]
Following our previous update on the Government’s proposed “Earned Settlement” reforms, many clients have contacted us with questions about how the new rules may affect their personal circumstances. The proposals, which are currently under Parliamentary scrutiny following the recent committee session, would significantly change how migrants qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). In particular, the standard […]
Written by Fraz Butt, Senior Director · SRA-regulated · Last reviewed 08 September 2026 The world of real estate is evolving, and with it, the ways we can purchase property. Cryptocurrency has emerged as a potential game-changer, offering an alternative to traditional financing. If you’re intrigued by the idea of buying property with cryptocurrency […]