Legal Insights
Our solicitors regularly share practical updates, guidance, and commentary on their specialist areas of law.
From changes in legislation to tips on managing legal challenges, these articles are written to help you stay informed and make confident decisions.
Ransom Strip: 0.5m Barrier Between You and a Multi-Million Pound Development
There are many obstacles to development: planning permission, bat surveys, the existential horror of planning agreements, but nothing quite compares to the dark joy that is the ransom strip. If you've heard of one, you’re likely one of three people: a developer, a...
Celebrating Our Legal 500 Success
We’re delighted to share some exciting news about our performance in the newly released 2026 Legal 500 rankings. This year, four of our departments have been recognised in the prestigious guide, with our Commercial Litigation and Company-Commercial teams maintaining...
What is a Contract Pack When Buying a House?
When buying a house and undergoing the conveyancing process, one of the most important milestones is the arrival of the contract pack. This bundle of legal documents is what allows your solicitor to begin carrying out the necessary checks and move your purchase...
Newcastle-under-Lyme Office Relocates to Hanley
Supporting our growth journey in Stoke-on-Trent and beyond As part of our ongoing growth journey, as of the 6th October 2025, our Newcastle-under-Lyme office has relocated to our larger, central premises in Hanley. This move allows us to bring our Stoke-on-Trent team...
The Importance of Getting Your Commercial Lease Break Clause Right
If you’re a business tenant or landlord, you may come across the term “break clause” in a commercial lease agreement. This clause gives either party the option to end the lease early, before the full contractual term expires. But while a break clause can offer...
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA) 1996 – What It Means for Property Owners
If you’ve ever bought a property with someone else — whether that’s a partner, family member, or friend — you may have more rights than you realise under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA). This important piece of legislation sets out how...
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