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…
DetailsMost 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…
DetailsWhen 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsPeter 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…
DetailsApril 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…
DetailsAfter 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…
DetailsIf 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…
DetailsWarranties 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. …
DetailsAt Meadows & Co, we are incredibly proud to continue our support for two outstanding local charities whose work transforms lives every single day – White Lodge in Chertsey and the Epsom Riding for the Disabled Association (Epsom RDA). White Lodge – Enabling people of all ages to live fulfilled, independent lives Based in Chertsey,…
DetailsThis month our Practice Director Sarah Lewis spent a day supporting Year 11 interviews at Thamesmead School. Sarah volunteered her time to help students build confidence, practise their interview skills, and prepare for their next steps beyond school. It was inspiring to see so many young people thinking ambitiously about their futures – and even more inspiring to…
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