It is common for couples to live together and often start a family without getting married or entering a civil partnership. However, cohabiting couples need to be aware of their limited legal rights in the event of relationship breakdown. Despite the popular myth, the term ‘common law marriage’ carries no legal weight.
We advise small, medium and large private and public bodies and advise on all aspects of data protection compliance and information governance.
Our planning solicitors advise a range of organisations, developers, landowners and investors on all aspects of planning law from pre application advice through to enforcement and legal challenge proceedings. We also advise on the compulsory purchase process (“CPO”) and infrastructure schemes.
The legislation and accompanying regulations covering residential blocks have been steadily growing over the last few decades and shows no sign of abating - as the government’s current focus on cladding and building safety and further leasehold reform will attest. Blocks of flats fall within the scope of several different areas of law, many of which are subject to regular review and amendment. For all those who own, rent and / or manage these blocks, keeping up with relevant legislative changes and legal duties can become very onerous.
Our specialist family lawyers work with you to support you through various family law issues
As well as advising on formal insolvency proceedings, the team has experience in advising on all aspects of restructuring, turnaround and refinancing.
Our real estate solicitors offer an experienced pair of hands providing you with an end-to-end service in the dynamic and challenging world of real estate. As a full service firm, we have access to a wider team with supporting specialisms so that we can assist with any matter which may arise during a commercial property transaction (such as construction, planning, tax and employment).
A joint share ownership plan involves the acquisition of joint shares. Joint shares are “split ownership shares” whereby participating employees and another party jointly have an interest in each joint share.