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What You Need to Know About Harassment and Restraining Orders   As Valentine’s Day approaches, many couples celebrate their relationships, but for some, this time of year can also mark...

Could fewer rental properties be the price of positive action for tenants?   The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to overhaul tenancy laws in England and Wales, promising stronger protections...

Children’s Mental Health Week   The Impact of Family Transitions on Children’s Mental Health It is Children’s Mental Health Week this week (03/02 – 09/02), which makes it a crucial...

Family Mediation Week: Finding a Way Forward for Your Family   Family Mediation Week 2025, running from January 27th to January 31st, is a great chance for us to highlight...

Festivals and Drug Offences: What You Need to Know   Festivals are a time of excitement, with attendees preparing their outfits, checking the lineup for their favourite artists, and looking...

How to Avoid Making Mincemeat of Estate Planning A will that was hand-written on the back of two cardboard food packages has been confirmed as legally binding by the High...

The recent news about Max George, a singer from The Wanted, highlights the vital need to seek professional advice when preparing a Will. Despite his good intentions, Max’s notes on...

Why January Sees a Spike in Divorces The new year often brings resolutions, fresh starts, and a sense of change. However, for many couples, it also marks the time to...

As we step into 2025, the UK housing market continues to be a topic of significant interest and speculation. With the economic landscape showing signs of stabilisation following the turbulence...

The Importance of Planning Ahead with Wills and LPAs As the festive season fades and a new year begins, many of us turn our thoughts to resolutions and plans for...

Trustees have a wide range of responsibilities when administering the trust estate under their charge. What is a trustee? A trustee is a person or a firm that holds and...

Rights when online orders get lost or don’t arrive When you order goods online, you enter into a contract with the seller. In terms of the Consumer Rights Act 2015,...

The holiday season is a magical time, but for separated parents, it can also be complex. Balancing the joy of Christmas with the need to coordinate child arrangements requires early...

The festive period is a time when families come together, often providing rare opportunities to connect and discuss important matters. As we gather around the dinner table or reminisce with...

The festive season is a time for celebration, but for some, the holiday spirit can take a turn for the worse. Christmas and New Year often see a rise in...

Moving house is a significant milestone, but doing so over the festive season comes with unique challenges. From unpredictable weather to seasonal deadlines, navigating a house move during Christmas requires...

In a surprising turn of events, the UK property market has witnessed an unexpected surge in house prices during November and December 2024. With property values nearing record highs, this...

The Modern Law Conveyancing Awards Results! On Thursday, 21st November, we had the pleasure of attending The Modern Law Conveyancing Awards, and we are thrilled to share that we didn’t...

Understanding the process of probate can be helpful if you are ever in the position of dealing with a loved one’s Will or probate. Probate can be confusing, and there...

Family breakdowns are more common than you may think, and there are approximately 2.4 million separated families in the UK effectively co-parenting. If you’re thinking about divorce or separation and...

Case Study Summary Our client was accused of assaulting two police officers after being stopped under Section 1 of PACE. Following robust representation, including expert analysis of CCTV evidence, our...

We are absolutely thrilled to share that our Crime Team has been awarded Team of the Year (Individual Law) at the prestigious LawNet Awards! The LawNet Awards are widely regarded...

Recovering a debt from someone who owes you money can be frustrating and challenging. The steps taken in the debt collection process depend on whether the debt is a business...

Burglary is a serious offence that involves unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime (usually theft). When specific aggravating factors are present, the crime escalates...

From Monday 9th December 2024, HM Land Registry will increase fees for its information services, marking the first rise in over a decade. The fees are increasing by £4 and...

Understand the law on bonfires and fireworks. Stay informed, safe, and compliant during festive and celebratory times.

Rachel Reeves made history yesterday, delivering the first budget from a female chancellor, in a debut that also marked the first Labour budget in 14 years. Starting her speech with...

Do grandparents have rights? In the UK, the law doesn’t automatically give grandparents the right to see their grandchildren. Parents can choose whether or not they want their children’s grandparents...

We are absolutely thrilled to share the news of our recent success at The ESTAS Awards 2024! Bell Lamb & Joynson were honoured to be finalists in three different categories,...

Criminal law is the most widely known area of legal practice. It ranges broadly from motoring offences to murder and white-collar crimes, such as corruption and fraud. What is criminal...