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Interested in Buying Property?

Posted: 21 August

The mortgage market has recently seen significant shifts in interest rates, creating both opportunities and challenges for prospective homeowners. The Downwards Trend Mortgage interest rates are beginning to trend downward. This is a sharp contrast given their trajectory as...

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Cuffs and Custody

Posted: 30 July

Civilian and Police Powers of Arrest The first thing that is likely to come to mind when you think of a police officer is that they arrest people. However, aside from knowing that an arrest usually results in being...

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Expert legal advice with extra care

Posted: 26 July

Why should I use a Lifetime Lawyer? Our solicitor Carly Dartnell is a proud Accredited Lifetime Lawyer. They’re some of the most qualified specialists in the country in helping you make decisions and plans for the future. Here’s some...

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To Search or Not to Search

Posted: 26 July

Police Powers and Your Rights. It is no secret that police officers have extensive powers to search people for a vast array of items. However, the very fact that there are numerous circumstances under which these powers can be...

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Reforming Homicide Legislation

Posted: 11 July

What is homicide? A homicide charge can result from an act of murder, manslaughter, infanticide or causing/allowing the death or serious injury of a child or vulnerable adult. Under current legislation, a conviction for an act of homicide by...

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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024

Posted: 07 June

A Guide to The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 In one of the last acts of Parliament before it was closed ahead of the upcoming General Election, The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act received Royal Assent and will...

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Deputyship Orders

Posted: 17 May

In recent years, the perceived stigma around mental health and health care issues have been alleviated. As a society we are more prepared to discuss and plan for our futures with this in mind. Increasingly, we are seeing clients...

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Intervenors in Care Proceedings

Posted: 29 April

In care proceedings, the parties are usually the Local Authority who made the application to court, the parents of the child and the child themselves. Who will be represented by an independent professional called the Guardian. Sometimes other people...

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Straightforward Employee Solutions:

Posted: 11 April

How our Solicitors ensure clarity in settlement agreements Settlement Agreements are pivotal in resolving employment terminations, offering a structured path to closure for both employers and employees. Our legal expertise ensures that these agreements are crafted meticulously, safeguarding your...

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Seizure and Retention of Property in Criminal Investigations and Proceedings.

Posted: 14 March

Police powers in relation to seizure and retention of property concerning a police investigation is covered under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984, section 19. However, all police officers adhere to the regulations outlined in this legislation...

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Everything You Need to Know About a Restraint Order

In England and Wales, a restraint order is a court order used in criminal...

- 01 March 2026

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement and Should You Get One?

Many people associate prenuptial agreements with high-profile divorces or celebrity wealth, but they are...

- 26 February 2026

What Rights Does a Common Law Partner Have?

Many couples live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership. This often leads...

- 18 February 2026

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