Autumn Budget 2025

The Government faced a difficult job going into the Autumn Budget, as they navigate a growing national deficit, a seemingly never-ending cost-of-living crisis and political challenges. From the outset, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves made it clear that this would be an Autumn Budget that focused on fairness, with everyone playing their part in reducing national…

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Growing your business: Buying and leasing commercial property

Buying a commercial property is a decision that needs serious consideration as you need to assess if the space available suits your business. There are plenty of factors to consider and there are steps you need to take, like inspecting the property and speaking with a solicitor before deciding to invest. What do I need…

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Building on your legacy with effective succession planning

Succession planning is very important when you are organising your estate and putting your affairs in order, as it helps you decide how best to move your wealth on to the next generation. It takes time and it’s important you make the right decisions not only for yourself but for the business itself. An effective…

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Surrey Law Society Awards 2025: Celebrating Our Incredible Nominees

Last Thursday evening, the legal community gathered at G Live in Guildford for the prestigious Surrey Law Society Legal Awards 2025, honouring excellence across Surrey’s legal profession. Among the many talented nominees, we were thrilled to see three of our own colleagues recognised for their outstanding contributions: Hannah Bourke was nominated for Lawyer of the…

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Bethany and Evie Complete the Kingston 10K

On Sunday 5th October, under warm and sunny skies, Bethany Fowler and Evie Walmsley completed the Kingston 10K Run showing incredible determination and team spirit! The run began at the historic Kingston Market Place, winding through the bustling high street, under Kingston Bridge, and along the beautiful riverside path towards Teddington Lock. From there, the…

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New Starter – Priscilla Gangah (Senior Associate Litigation Lawyer)

Priscilla is a seasoned litigator with over 18 years’ experience in civil litigation. Called to the Bar in 2000, she holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master of Laws and has worked at leading London firms, advising on complex disputes across property, commercial, and employment law. She has represented major UK charities and handled multi-jurisdictional…

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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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