Taking on a half marathon is a fantastic achievement, requiring months of dedication, training, and determination. We are incredibly proud of Evie for crossing the finish line and accomplishing this impressive milestone. The Royal Parks Half Marathon is one of London’s most iconic running events, taking participants through some of the capital’s most beautiful parks…
DetailsOn 15 October, we had the pleasure of attending the Surrey Law Society Legal Awards at G Live, Guildford, a wonderful evening celebrating excellence, achievement, and innovation across the Surrey legal community. The awards recognise the individuals, teams, and firms who go above and beyond within the legal profession, and being named a finalist amongst…
DetailsSarah Lewis and Jodie Care had the pleasure of attending the LexLink – International Legal Network conference in Barcelona, representing Meadows & Co. alongside legal professionals and business leaders from across the world. The conference provided a fantastic opportunity to strengthen international relationships, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing…
DetailsRealising you have been written out of a Will can feel painful and unfair, particularly if you maintained a close relationship with the deceased. Under the Inheritance Act 1975, certain people may be eligible to make a claim for ‘reasonable provision’ from the estate. While successful claims can change the way the deceased’s estate is…
DetailsPreparing a Will often requires a lot of difficult questions to be answered, such as who will be responsible for taking care of your children should you pass away. Parents often have strong views about who they would want, or not want, to look after their children, but research suggests nine in 10 parents have…
DetailsThe Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 is one of the largest overhauls of employment law in a generation, delivering a wave of new rights for employees. Sports organisations may be one of the most exposed sectors to the changes coming into force due to high turnover, large casual workforces and short-term contracts. Changes to unfair…
DetailsAwaab’s Law was introduced in response to the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who tragically passed away due to prolonged exposure to toxic mould in his social housing. With Phase One officially coming into force in October 2025, Phase Two is due to be rolled out at the end of November 2026, broadening the responsibilities…
DetailsMEES regulations, or the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, set the benchmark that commercial property leaseholders need to meet to let their property. Currently, the minimum energy standard is EPC E for all let properties, with landlords facing penalties of up to £5,000 for premises rated F or G. However, the Government may soon require all…
DetailsThere are more than 148,000 part-commercial, part-residential properties in England and Wales, with flats above shops the most common occurrence. The market is growing, attracting new investors in search of higher yields and more lenders seeking to capitalise on demand. £242 million of semi-commercial mortgages were signed off in the three months in the lead…
DetailsA spousal Maintenance Order is a legal obligation from a court that requires a former spouse to make regular and ongoing financial payments to the other, following divorce or separation. Once the order has been set up, many people wonder whether they are able to seek a variation. While it may be possible to reach…
DetailsUK public Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have hit levels unseen since 2018. According to research from Barclays Investment Bank, a series of $5-billion-plus transactions has allowed the UK to leap ahead of the rest of Europe. Although there remains significant geopolitical uncertainty and a changing macroeconomic backdrop, the boardroom confidence has remained remarkably resilient. Growth…
DetailsYou may have made the responsible step of creating a Will, but the next challenge is securing it correctly. When someone dies, the process of administering their estate follows soon after. If an original copy of the deceased’s Will can’t be found, it may be treated as if it never existed. Can a copy of…
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