For many children, grandparents are a constant and reassuring presence, often providing an important support network. However, when a family goes through separation or divorce, grandparents can suddenly find themselves cut off from grandchildren they have helped to raise. It comes as a surprise to many that grandparents in England and Wales have no automatic…
DetailsEvery summer, thousands of young players sign academy scholarships in the hope of following in the footsteps of England’s record goalscorer. The reality is that only a tiny fraction will make a senior career out of the game, and for those who do, the early legal decisions they make can shape their finances and their…
DetailsAs the UK experiences increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves, a familiar question is landing on employers’ desks: at what temperature does the law say staff can stop working? The answer catches many people off guard. Despite the widespread assumption that a fixed threshold exists, usually cited as 30 degrees, there is currently no legal maximum…
DetailsDeciding who inherits the family home has always had the potential to divide families, but the numbers now confirm what many private client lawyers have been seeing for some time – contested estates are becoming far more common. Probate caveats, the formal notices used to pause the granting of probate while concerns are investigated, topped…
DetailsA significant piece of UK data protection reform has now moved from theory into practice. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025. Its provisions have been introduced in phases, with implementation completed in June 2026. For any business that collects, stores or processes personal data, whether that…
DetailsEarlier this month, Beth attended The Law Society at Chancery Lane for her admission ceremony as a solicitor. Having qualified earlier this year in January, the ceremony was a wonderful opportunity to mark this significant achievement and recognise all of the hard work and dedication that has gone into her legal career so far. Congratulations…
DetailsPiers Meadows, Evie Walmsley & Francesca Rye Blakey have delivered an interactive session with the Year 8 boys at Parkside School this month. Together they combined a presentation, with a fun workshop, to introduce the pupils to life as a lawyer. We discussed the laws they’re familiar with, how those laws impact everyday life and…
DetailsWe are delighted to announce that we have been named finalists in three categories at the Surrey Law Society. Our very own Alastair Hargreaves is a finalist for Outstanding Lawyer of the Year, while Evie Walmsley has been named as a rising start for her incredible work. As a firm, we have also been shortlisted…
DetailsMeadows & Co were delighted to share a stand with Curchods and what a great occasion it turned out to be! The town was buzzing with energy and it was wonderful to see so many local residents, families, business owners and visitors enjoying everything the event had to offer. Our stand was incredibly busy throughout…
DetailsConservation areas are among the most desirable addresses in England and Wales. They tend to offer attractive architecture, established streetscapes and a sense of character that newer developments can rarely replicate. They also come with a set of legal constraints that every buyer should understand before exchange of contracts. There are more than 10,000 designated…
DetailsFor 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…
DetailsEmploying 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…
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