The moment a young athlete is offered their first professional contract is one that families often describe as the culmination of years of dedication. It can also be one of the most legally significant moments in that athlete’s life and one that is often approached without the independent advice it deserves. Professional sport is, at…
Most businesses will have drafted their standard terms and conditions at a point when costs, supply chains and trading conditions looked very different. However, recent events in geopolitics, particularly the conflict in the Middle East, are driving up costs for many businesses. If you haven’t reviewed your terms and conditions recently, then now may be…
When a relationship ends and a property is jointly owned, one of the most common – and most frustrating – situations that arises is where one party wants to sell and the other refuses. Whether the property was a family home or an investment, the inability to move forward can cause real financial and personal…
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (the Act) takes full effect on 1 May 2026 and so far, much of the commentary has focused on its impact on residential landlords. This is with good reason, as the abolition of Section 21 and the move to open-ended periodic tenancies represent the most fundamental overhaul of the private…
The Inheritance Tax landscape has changed more significantly in the past eighteen months than at any point in a generation. The reforms that took effect on 6 April 2026 will have real consequences for family businesses, farming estates and anyone who has previously structured their affairs in reliance on Agricultural Property Relief (APR) or Business…
Peter had the pleasure of joining Brooklands Radio to celebrate a huge milestone — 50 years of Meadows & Co serving the community. From humble beginnings to half a century of dedication, growth and trusted service, Peter shared the story behind the business, the lessons learned along the way, and what the future holds. It…
April has seen the world mark Stress Awareness Month – encouraging businesses and individuals to #BeTheChange. Whether you put much value in awareness days or not, this campaign is a reminder that improving workplace wellbeing rarely requires grand gestures. More often than not, small, consistent steps, embedded into how a business is run day to…
After saving for years, you finally have a sufficient deposit to buy your first house or flat. You find the perfect home and you are ready to take the first exciting step on to the property ladder, but there are a number of legal and practical issues that can catch first-time buyers off guard. Having…
If you are looking to acquire new commercial premises, then your lease may be one of the most significant commitments your business will make. The terms included in it can have a real bearing on your costs, obligations and your organisation’s flexibility for many years to come. Whether you are taking on a new lease…
Warranties act as contractual statements confirming the condition of the business at the point of sale. Normally provided by sellers to give legal reassurance to buyers, they provide clarity on what is being sold and, if a warranty later proves to be incorrect and a loss arises, help buyers to bring a claim. …
