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Buying a property from a mortgagee in possession or a receiver

Our residential property solicitors answers some of your questions about buying a repossessed property.

An Employment Lawyer's Guide To Minimising The Risk To Your Business During The Festive Season

The festive season, while being a time of celebration, can bring with it additional employment law issues for businesses. We explore in our latest blog, some of these issues and how they can be avoided to minimise legal risk to your business.

Donor Conception Law in the UK: Donor Anonymity and the Rights of Donor-Conceived Children

Mo Hayes
15 Nov 2023
Law Blog

With a change in the law around donor anonymity taking effect for the first time this year, Family Law Partner Mo Hayes has taken stock of recent developments and emerging issues concerning the anonymity of gamete donors (eggs and sperm), and the rights of donor-conceived children to access information about their genetic heritage.

Selling a property quickly to get out of a mortgage

Rising interest rates have dominated the headlines recently, with the Bank of England estimating a million households could see their monthly mortgage repayments increase by £500 over the next three years. If you are affected, you may even be thinking about giving up your property so you will no longer have the burden of a mortgage.

Living Together Without Marrying - Know Your Rights

Are you buying a house with your partner? Maybe you have made the decision not to marry, or to save for a wedding once you are on the housing ladder? Have you been living together for many years in a house owned solely in your partner’s name? If any of these apply to you, then this is a must-read article to understand your rights.

X-Ray / Radiology Negligence – When a Radiologist Makes a Mistake

When a radiologist incorrectly interprets an x-ray or other medical image or scan, it can result in a harmful misdiagnosis that can compromise a person’s health and overall wellbeing. Read more from Medical Negligence advisor Ben Cowling.