For anyone who owns a business, divorce introduces a set of legal and financial complications that go well beyond the usual questions of property and maintenance. A business is rarely just a financial asset. It may be the result of years of work, the source of income for employees and, in many cases, the primary…
Employing someone to work in your home feels different from running a business with staff. However, in legal terms, it is not. Whether you take on a nanny to look after your children, a housekeeper to manage the household or a personal assistant to support your daily life, you are almost certainly taking on the…
Second marriages and blended families are increasingly common across England and Wales. In fact, there were more than 105,000 divorces in England and Wales in 2025 and the median marriage that ended that year had lasted over 12 years. For many of those individuals, a second marriage will follow, often with shared children, property and…
Deciding to sell a business is rarely straightforward. For those approaching or past 50, it often carries additional weight. The business may represent decades of work, a significant part of personal identity and, in many cases, the most valuable asset in their estate. Getting the sale right matters enormously and the foundations of a successful…
Inheritance Tax (IHT) has long been described as a tax on the wealthy, but the reality for a growing number of homeowners across England and Wales, looks rather different. The nil-rate band, the threshold below which no IHT is payable, has been fixed at £325,000 since April 2009 and is frozen until at least April…
Meadows & Co proudly marked an incredible milestone, 50 years of service, with a memorable celebration last Thursday at the prestigious St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club. The occasion was not only a reflection on the company’s long-standing success, but also a heartfelt tribute to Peter and his outstanding achievements over the years. The event…
We’re delighted to welcome Nikhil Amin, who joins Meadows & Co as a Consultant Property Solicitor in our Residential Property Department. Nikhil specialises in residential conveyancing across London and Surrey, bringing with him over a decade of experience advising individuals, families and investors on the buying, selling and refinancing of residential property. He acts on…
We’re delighted to share that Frankie Rye Blakey will be joining us as a Trainee Solicitor this July. Frankie brings an impressive academic background, and recently completed her MA Law (Conversion) at the University of Law, Bristol, following a First Class BA in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Birmingham. Her academic achievements are matched by a…
For many UK business owners, succession is a question that gets quietly pushed down the to-do list, often for years at a time – until it becomes a last-minute panic. Day-to-day operations, client demands and growth plans tend to take priority over what feels like a long-term issue. However, the data suggests this is a…
A garden should be a place to relax, but for thousands of homeowners across England and Wales, it is an ongoing source of stress. Loud music, overhanging trees, smoke drifting over the fence, persistent dog barking or aggressive behaviour from a neighbour can quickly make an outdoor space feel unusable. The scale of the problem…
