Cohabiting couples left in limbo as reform stalls

Article written by Mandeep Clair, Family Solicitor With cohabiting couples now the fastest-growing family type in the UK, many believe they have similar legal protections to married couples – especially after long relationships or where there are children involved....

Debunking the myth of “staying together for the sake of the kids”

Article written by Atifha Aftab, Family Solicitor In an unhappy relationship, it’s easy to think that keeping the family ‘together’ can be the selfless thing to do thereby protecting the children from the trauma of divorce and separation. However, children see and...

Client satisfaction results: October 2024-March 2025

At Grant Saw Solicitors LLP (‘Grant Saw’, ‘we’, ‘us’) client satisfaction remains a top priority. To ensure we are consistently delivering the highest standard of service, we review the results of our client satisfaction surveys every six months. Feedback is vital to...

Renters’ Rights Bill – what if a Landlord wants to sell up?

Update written by Hannah Stevens, Litigation Solicitor As the Renters’ Rights Bill (the “Bill”) gets every closer to becoming law, we are continuing to monitor its progress through Parliament. As of 15 May 2025, the Committee Stage within the House of Lords came to an...

Leasehold Enfranchisement Law Reform

Update by Tyrone Grant, Head of Leasehold Enfranchisement The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA 2024) was passed on 24 May 2024 to make changes to leasehold law. This note focuses on the leasehold enfranchisement reforms. Reforms The reforms in LAFRA 2024...

An essential checklist for preparing your Will

Article written by Angela Shaw, Private Client Solicitor Deciding to make a Will is one of the most important decisions you can make for the future but knowing where to start can be challenging. This article provides a practical checklist to help you prepare for...