What are the key differences between trustees and executors?

While they both play important roles when an individual is writing their Will and putting their estate in order, trustees and executors have very different roles, each with different responsibilities. An individual can share both roles and responsibilities, which is why it’s important you understand both roles and what the differences are, as you may…

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The Employment Rights Bill: What employers need to know

It’s a very important period for employers with the Employment Rights Bill currently in its final Parliamentary stages, with the last few amendments and checks to be made before it officially becomes law. The Employment Rights Bill is set to modernise the rights of employees in what will be one of the biggest transformations in…

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Welcome Emma Moore – Property Consultant

We’re thrilled to welcome Emma Wood to the Meadows & Co team as a property consultant. She is a highly experienced solicitor with over 27 years’ experience in residential property law.  She qualified in 1998 after completing her LLB (Hons) Law Degree and spent over a decade as a partner at a Legal 500 firm…

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Welcome Phoebe Colton – Trainee Solicitor

We’re delighted to welcome Phoebe as a trainee solicitor at Meadows & Co.  Phoebe brings a strong academic background and a passion for family law to the team. She earned her LLB (Hons) Law Degree from Nottingham Trent University in June 2023 and completed her LPC and Master of Law in March 2025. Since September…

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The Lexlink AGM, Paris

Last week Piers, Peter, Sarah and Jodie travelled to Paris to attend the annual Lexlink conference and AGM. Lexlink is an association of independent law firms from around the world. Meadows & Co are honoured to be the sole English representative of the network. The conference in Paris was expertly hosted by our friends at…

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Leaving your job: What am I entitled to from my employer?

Career changes are very common as individuals leave companies for various reasons whether that be financial gain, moving to a new place or a complete career change. Whatever the circumstances of you leaving your role at a company, there are certain obligations your employer must fulfil so it’s important throughout the process, you know what…

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Why is it important to update your Will?

Your Will is an essential part of the estate planning process as it highlights what you want to happen once you’ve passed away. It shows what you want to leave your beneficiaries, how certain tasks are handled and any legal issues that need addressing. It is very important to keep your Will updated. This may…

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Summer celebrations at Sandown Park

Our team at Meadows & Co swapped desks for the grandstands as we gathered at Sandown Park for our annual summer party last week – and what a fantastic evening it was! The evening started with some thrilling horse racing, followed by an incredible live performance from the band Texas, whose energy and classic hits…

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