Blogs
The Building Safety Levy
The Building Safety Levy is due to be launched in the Autumn of 2026; the power to impose the levy is found in the Building Safety Act 2022. Tina Dobbs, Senior Associate in our Commercial Property team tells us what it is, and who will it affect: What is the levy? It is essentially a mandato....
Review of commercial property laws: what it means for tenants and landlords
There are billions of square feet of commercial property in the UK – and more than half of it is rented, according to figures from the Property Industry Alliance. Strict rules govern how commercial property leases are managed, but some of these date back more than 70 years. The Law Commission ....
Clarifying matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets – A case review
In the ever-evolving landscape of family law, the recent case of Standish v. Standish has brought clarity to the (often complex) distinction between ‘matrimonial’ and ‘non-matrimonial’ assets. By way of definition, matrimonial assets are financial assets acquired by either spouse during ....
Why you should plan ahead with a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
Planning for the future is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health and wellbeing, especially as you get older. A Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to choose someone you trust to make decisions about your care, treatment and daily life if you lo....
Maternity and neonatal care: time to learn from past mistakes
The birth of a new baby should be a time of joy. For some families, however, it ends up being a time of great distress. Failures in care during or shortly after childbirth have resulted in the death of dozens of babies and mothers and left other infants with life-changing injuries. From Leeds to....
Your guide to Islamic mortgages
For many Muslims in the UK, purchasing a property is about more than just finding the right home – it’s about finding the right financial product that aligns with their religious beliefs. Under Shariah Law, paying or receiving interest (known as riba) is not allowed. As interest is paid on conv....
A single mistake, a lifetime of heartache
Approximately one in four adults in England will experience a mental health problem each year. During these challenging times, people are often incredibly vulnerable. A single failure in their care can lead to a lifetime of heartache for their loved ones. The tragic case of Alice Figueiredo is o....
Wills – Case study
After her friend’s bad experience with a DIY Will, Annie entrusted her Will review to Attwaters. Here’s how she found the process. “Drafting a Will is a process of trust,” says Annie (62). “Unless you’re a legal expert yourself, you need to accept someone else’s word that what you....
Why DIY wills are riskier than you think
Drafting your own Will using an online template (or bought from popular high street stationers) may seem quick and cost effective, but the stakes are high, and the complications can be severe. Writing an accurate and enforceable legal document is not a simple task, so it’s no surprise that DIY Wi....
Attwaters’ staff stories – Zoe North
We’re proud to be recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work and Top 10 medium-sized organisation – and it’s all down to our brilliant people. In the latest of our staff stories, we meet Zoe North, a Trainee Solicitor, to find out more about life at Attwaters. Meet Zoe North Zo....
Attwaters’ staff stories – Stephanie Holmes
It was an honour to be recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to work in the UK. What’s more, we were ranked in the Top 10 for medium-sized organisations. So, we’re sitting down with some of our excellent staff members to find out what makes Attwaters such a great workplace. T....
Attwaters’ staff stories – Lauren Jones
In May, we were thrilled to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the second year running. We were also ranked in the Top 10 for medium-sized organisations in the UK. To celebrate, we are introducing you to some of our brilliant team members who share their experience of working ....
