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Planning for Your Blended Family’s Future

Posted: 30 June

Blended families are now more common than ever. Many people are starting new relationships, getting married, and entering civil partnerships later in life. Often bringing children from previous relationships. Being part of a blended family comes with unique legal...

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Navigating the Ban on Single-Use Vapes

Posted: 12 June

Legal Guidance for UK Businesses The UK government’s ban on single-use vapes marks a major regulatory shift, aiming to reduce plastic waste and combat rising public health concerns—particularly among younger users. Though single-use vapes have been popular for their...

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Intermediate Courts: Backlog Solution

Posted: 23 May

The answer to the Crown Court backlog crisis? With the Crown Court backlog at an all time high, Sir Brian Leveson has recommended the introduction of intermediate courts, but will this be the best use of already limited time...

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Cohabiting: UK Law Lacks Protection

Posted: 23 May

 What the Law Doesn’t Give You: Many couples choose to live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership. This arrangement, known as cohabitation, has become the fastest-growing family structure in the country. However, despite its increasing prevalence, many...

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Pet’s Future: Plan Your Will Now

Posted: 30 April

Only a quarter of pet owners have considered what will happen to their animals after their death: Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP warns that millions of pets are at risk Millions of Pets at Risk Due to Lack of Will...

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What is Regulatory law?

Posted: 30 April

Regulatory Investigations and Enforcement: What you need to know In today’s regulatory climate, a compliance failure can lead to significant legal, financial, and reputational damage. For businesses and professionals in regulated sectors, it’s essential to understand how investigations unfold,...

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Calls to Ban Smacking Children in England and Northern Ireland

Posted: 21 March

Recent events have reignited calls for the abolition of smacking children in England and Northern Ireland. In the wake of the tragic death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has called on UK...

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IHT Changes 2030

Posted: 19 March

Plus, Protect Your Legacy, Plan Ahead Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP urges families to act now and plan ahead for upcoming changes to inheritance tax Families in England and Wales are being urged to take action to safeguard their financial...

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UK Will Alert: Act Today

Posted: 19 March

Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP urges people to review their wills following new research showing that over half of   UK adults over 30 don’t have a will or have one that needs updating.  New research New research has revealed that...

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Major Updates to Sentencing Guidelines

Posted: 17 March

What You Need to Know The criminal justice system can be a complex one to navigate, with many different potential outcomes at varying stages. Investigations by the police or other public bodies sometimes conclude without charges being brought against...

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Cohabitation and Separation:

Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities In recent years, cohabitation, when two people live together...

- 05 November 2025

THB and Bawtrees Merge to Expand Services Across Essex

Bringing Together Two Established Legal Practices Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP (THB) and Bawtrees LLP...

- 30 September 2025

Understanding Life Interest Trusts

A life interest trust enables you to preserve the value of your estate for...

- 05 September 2025

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Bawtrees LLP is now part of Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP

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