Avoiding the fall out this Christmas

Article written by Mandeep Clair, Solicitor, Family department The COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of 2020 has had a significant impact on many relationships. These relationships have faced serious pressure and divorce rates have had their biggest percentage...

London moving into tier three: what does this mean?

From Wednesday 16 December 2020, London and parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will move into tier three, the highest tier of COVID-19 restrictions. The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, has identified a new variation of COVID-19 that may be associated with a faster...

Why 2021 may be a good time to write a Will

Article written by Daniela Koceva, Solicitor, Private Client department 2020 is a year that will go down in history – for many reasons. The global COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and the fallout from these events has had a significant impact on many areas of our...

Debenhams set to close in another blow to the high street

On 1 December 2020, it was announced that Debenhams is set to close after failing to reach a last-ditch rescue attempt with JD Sports, the last remaining bidder, withdrawing from the process. This means the closure of 124 stores across the UK and the loss of 12,000...

Introducing our mentor for Her Platform: Leena Patel

Leena Patel, Solicitor in our Corporate & Commercial department, has recently joined Her Platform as a mentor to support young women entering the legal sector. Her Platform was set up by Safa Azeem and Roberta Hack and aim to connect and empower women in law. As...