Tom Simpson, head of residential property, discusses the current state of housing market in the UK - what the team are experiencing and the impact of the pandemic and the Stamp Duty holiday. 

The Private Client department are launching their Probate mini-series. Across six episode, the team will be discussing some of the main steps and questions that come up during the probate process. In the first episode of the mini-series Charlotte Hardie looks at the legal steps to take when someone dies.

Michael Fletcher, partner and head of costs, speaks with David Jones, executive partner and head of litigation, about the systems our costs department has in place for clients costs and recovery. 

Many business owners concentrate on business plans - their 12 month, 5 year and 10 year goals - but don't have plans in place for other eventualities. As a business owner, you are the key person the company relies on. If you are suddenly unable to make decisions, many companies would come to a grinding halt. In episode 7 Chris Burrows looks at the importance of a business Lasting Power of Attorney. 

In today's economic climate many businesses are looking at their options for moving forward. We sit down with Niki Polymeridou from our Corporate team to discuss business restructuring. What it entails. When it's the right move. And some tips and things to watch out for if that's the next move for your business. 

For landlords, collecting rent is their business - their sole source of income. When everything locked down in March of 2020 renters of both residential and commercial property worried how they were going to continue to pay rent if they weren't working or the commercial premises had to close. The Government stepped in provided support for renters, but what can landlords do to recover rent during a pandemic? Anas Shah, a solicitor in our litigation team, talks through the options both residential and commercial landlords have and the temporary legal changes the Government put in place. 

Have you caught a member of staff stealing? Bullying? Consistently not meeting deadlines? It's important to remember to follow all the steps of the your firm's disciplinary procedure. Sarah Scholfield, Associate in our Employment Law team, discusses some of the tricky situations that may come during the disciplinary procedure.  

Business Owners know the importance of planning their business for 1, 5 and even 10 years into the future. Many times this isn't the case for their personal investment in the business and their other assets. Chris Burrows, partner and head of private client, discusses the main reasons why business owners don't make inheritance plans and outlines the very important reasons why they should.

David Jones, head of litigation, and Michael Fletcher, head of costs, discuss some of the common areas in costs litigation that can be vital to a positive outcome for your client. Cost budgets, cost management and detailed assessments might seem common sense in a litigation matter, but they can have significant impact when a matter is resolved. David and Michael talk through these areas and share their years of experience. 

Bethanie Bailey, the firm's Business Development and Marketing Manager, sits down with Tom Simpson, Head of Residential Conveyancing, to discuss buying a home in England. The pair talk about the steps that are involved, how long it can take and some terms you will hear.