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Learn how tailored wills protect your assets from care home fees. 29 January 2025 3 min read Grounds for challenging a will: What you need to know Court of Protection Blog If you believe there are grounds to challenge a will, it's important to understand common reasons. 24 January 2025 2 min read Prenuptial Agreements: For the ultra-wealthy or everyone? Pre-Nuptial Agreements Blog Prenuptial agreements are becoming a popular choice for couples. Our article provides legal insights and guidance. 24 January 2025 3 min read Resolving your divorce differences in alternative ways: Collaborative divorce Divorce & Separation Blog The stress of a divorce and separation can be minimised if you and your partner are able to reach an amicable agreement. 24 January 2025 5 min read Family Mediation Voucher Scheme: Support for child disputes Divorce & Separation Blog Discover how the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme supports families in resolving child arrangement disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. 22 January 2025 3 min read Employment Rights Bill: Proposals and Committee Amendments Employment News The Employment Rights Bill is advancing, with key amendments on domestic abuse leave, extended paternity, and carer protections. 22 January 2025 6 min read Resolving your differences in alternative ways: Mediation Divorce & Separation Blog Many families going through a divorce or separation prefer to resolve their financial arrangements and child care in an amicable and civilised way. 17 January 2025 5 min read Settling family disputes: Solicitor supported mediation Family & Relationships Blog Families are increasingly exploring alternative methods for resolving disputes following a separation or divorce. 17 January 2025 6 min read Birkett Long: Finalists at LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025 Birkett Long News News We are delighted to be named finalists for the Wellbeing Award at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025. 16 January 2025 2 min read Upper Tribunal provides important guidance on the First Tier Tribunal’s role in appeals related to Education, Health and Care Plans Education News The Upper Tribunal clarifies the First Tier Tribunal’s role in EHC plan appeals. Learn more about this important update. 16 January 2025 5 min read Securing your future: The importance of prenuptial agreements Family & Relationships Blog Protect your financial future with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Find out why they’re essential in our article. 13 January 2025 4 min read Announcing Katie Elsdon’s qualification as solicitor Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce that Katie Elsdon has officially qualified as a solicitor. 10 January 2025 2 min read Stamp Duty increase for investors and second homeowners Property Blog Our article explores how Stamp Duty changes from 1 April 2025 will impact second homeowners and investors. 8 January 2025 3 min read Protective Injunctions: Safety in domestic violence cases Divorce & Separation Blog Protective injunctions offer safety in domestic abuse cases. Our article explains how they work and the available support. 8 January 2025 3 min read Load More
High Court provides important guidance on the Local Authority’s ‘absolute’ duty under section 42 of the Children and Families Act 2014 Education News The High Court confirms the local authority’s ‘absolute’ duty to secure special educational provision promptly. 30 January 2025 5 min read
Understanding Protected Commercial Leases Commercial Property Blog Understanding the law surrounding protected leases under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is essential for commercial landlords and tenants. 29 January 2025 4 min read
How to protect your assets via your will Wills Blog Secure your family's future with expert estate planning. Learn how tailored wills protect your assets from care home fees. 29 January 2025 3 min read
Grounds for challenging a will: What you need to know Court of Protection Blog If you believe there are grounds to challenge a will, it's important to understand common reasons. 24 January 2025 2 min read
Prenuptial Agreements: For the ultra-wealthy or everyone? Pre-Nuptial Agreements Blog Prenuptial agreements are becoming a popular choice for couples. Our article provides legal insights and guidance. 24 January 2025 3 min read
Resolving your divorce differences in alternative ways: Collaborative divorce Divorce & Separation Blog The stress of a divorce and separation can be minimised if you and your partner are able to reach an amicable agreement. 24 January 2025 5 min read
Family Mediation Voucher Scheme: Support for child disputes Divorce & Separation Blog Discover how the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme supports families in resolving child arrangement disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. 22 January 2025 3 min read
Employment Rights Bill: Proposals and Committee Amendments Employment News The Employment Rights Bill is advancing, with key amendments on domestic abuse leave, extended paternity, and carer protections. 22 January 2025 6 min read
Resolving your differences in alternative ways: Mediation Divorce & Separation Blog Many families going through a divorce or separation prefer to resolve their financial arrangements and child care in an amicable and civilised way. 17 January 2025 5 min read
Settling family disputes: Solicitor supported mediation Family & Relationships Blog Families are increasingly exploring alternative methods for resolving disputes following a separation or divorce. 17 January 2025 6 min read
Birkett Long: Finalists at LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025 Birkett Long News News We are delighted to be named finalists for the Wellbeing Award at the LexisNexis Legal Awards 2025. 16 January 2025 2 min read
Upper Tribunal provides important guidance on the First Tier Tribunal’s role in appeals related to Education, Health and Care Plans Education News The Upper Tribunal clarifies the First Tier Tribunal’s role in EHC plan appeals. Learn more about this important update. 16 January 2025 5 min read
Securing your future: The importance of prenuptial agreements Family & Relationships Blog Protect your financial future with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Find out why they’re essential in our article. 13 January 2025 4 min read
Announcing Katie Elsdon’s qualification as solicitor Birkett Long News News Birkett Long is delighted to announce that Katie Elsdon has officially qualified as a solicitor. 10 January 2025 2 min read
Stamp Duty increase for investors and second homeowners Property Blog Our article explores how Stamp Duty changes from 1 April 2025 will impact second homeowners and investors. 8 January 2025 3 min read
Protective Injunctions: Safety in domestic violence cases Divorce & Separation Blog Protective injunctions offer safety in domestic abuse cases. Our article explains how they work and the available support. 8 January 2025 3 min read