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A Solicitor’s Guide to No Win No Fee Agreements

For many individuals considering legal action—particularly in personal injury or civil claims—the cost of pursuing a case can be a significant concern. A common and effective solution to this is the No Win No Fee arrangement, formally known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This legal structure has become an essential mechanism in promoting access to justice, allowing claimants to pursue compensation without the burden of immediate legal fees.

Probate in 2025 | Why Having the Right Solicitor Makes All the Difference

When a loved one passes away, the last thing you want to face is a mountain of legal paperwork. Yet, for many families in the UK, navigating probate—the legal process of managing a deceased person’s estate—can feel like a second loss. In 2025, the probate process has become faster and more streamlined, but even with various improvements, having the right legal support can be the difference between a smooth transition and a stressful ordeal.

Buying a Property via a Conditional Contract

Buying a property can often take longer than you would like and, until the exchange of contracts, there is always the risk that the seller can back out. This period, between acceptance of your offer and exchange of contracts, can leave you on tenterhooks, especially if your purchase depends on another event, such as the grant of planning permission. So, what are your options?

Six Points in the Post: Don’t Ignore a Section 172 Notice

Why ignoring a Section 172 letter can cost you more than the speeding ticket itself, by Motoring Offences Expert Justin Atkinson

Switch, Let or Sell a Second Home

For some, owning a second home is a dream, evoking thoughts of seaside cottages and impromptu getaways. The reality though can be rather different. Not only is there the issue of ongoing maintenance, but recent changes have made ownership more expensive, something which could account for the recent surge in sales of second homes.

What is Fraudulent Calumny and can it invalidate a Will?

Karen Bower-Brown
31 Jul 2025
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Do you believe that a loved one who has passed away has been tricked into a leaving a Will to exclude you on the basis that their mind had been poisoned against you? Whilst there are several grounds upon which a Will can be contested, one lesser-known ground that may be relevant to you is fraudulent calumny.