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Stamp Duty has recently hit the headlines, with Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner underpaying the tax on her recent property purchase, highlighting just how important it is to get the correct advice when buying property.

Relocating with your child whether to another part of the UK or abroad can be a fresh start. However, it’s also a decision filled with legal and emotional complexities. If your child has regular contact with their other parent, the process may be more challenging than expected.

In 2023, the BBC uncovered harrowing testimonies from former pupils of Berrow Wood School, a reform institution once believed to offer troubled boys a second chance. Instead, it became a site of systemic abuse, where those in positions of trust exploited the most vulnerable.

Curious about how long a divorce takes, what your financial rights are, or whether there are alternatives to divorce?

A serious data breach has emerged within the police investigation into maternity failings at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH), raising concerns for affected families and the integrity of the ongoing inquiry.

Could your farm withstand a major inheritance tax bill, or the loss of key sustainability funding? With vital tax reliefs under review and environmental support schemes being phased out, many landowners are facing a perfect storm of financial uncertainty. While some are exploring diversification through sustainable energy, it’s important to understand the potential tax implications before making any decisions. 

Historical allegations of sexual misconduct against Mohammed Al Fayed continue to surface. Survivors are speaking out, and support is available.

George Cokkinos is a Trainee Solicitor* within the employment team. Here he tells us a little more about himself and his journey so far.

Will Trotter is a Trainee Solicitor in the Employment team. In this feature, he shares insights into his background and the journey that led him here.

Since their election success, all eyes have been on Labour’s proposed employment law reforms. One of the most far-reaching would be the proposed abolition of the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims.

You’d think working in conveyancing would make moving house a breeze. But when Lisa Rainbow from our Leicester conveyancing team completed her own same-day sale and purchase, she quickly discovered that no amount of legal expertise can fully prepare you for the chaos of moving day.

As Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (which encompasses the Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital) continues to face scrutiny and criticism for its poor maternity care via the biggest maternity inquiry in NHS history, we review yet another tragic case of preventable baby death.