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Fetter Yard Barnards Inn 86 Fetter Ln London EC4A 1EN
London law firm with award winning solicitors for you, your family and your business
Our clients are the focus of everything we do. We provide a full-service legal offering, acting for clients in often complex and challenging circumstances. We adapt our approach and delivery in a way that best suits them. Our solicitors in Central London deliver tailored legal services for businesses, other organisations and individuals. We provide our legal expertise in a way that is accessible and responsive to our clients, helping them to achieve success.
We work with a range of clients from large corporates, blue chip companies and international banks, to established national institutions, global charities and high net worth individuals. When engaged on projects, we can draw on the additional support of our lawyers and planners in our regional offices which include Gatwick, Brighton, Guildford, Hassocks and Horsham. We can also help clients access the connections we have, whether lawyers in other jurisdictions, or professional specialists in other disciplines. For more information about our London service offering please see our guide here.
International legal advice in London
London is one of the international business centres of the world and there is a strong international element to many of our clients’ legal matters.
Some of our clients are internationally based, or have an internationally owned brand. Others are overseas companies with a Central London listing, have a dispute which requires resolution in London under the terms of a contract, or are individuals or corporations in need of complex cross border advice (for example where there are investments or assets in multiple jurisdictions).
We have an established track record of working with clients on a range of international instructions and are frequently relied upon to project manage and resolve legal issues which span multiple jurisdictions. We have also received numerous industry awards and feature in the top legal directories including the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide and Legal 500.
Our expertise is enhanced by our membership of two networks of international lawyers, LEI (Law Europe International) and INBLF (International Network of Boutique and Independent Law Firms). These networks provide trusted global associates and internationally based referrers, which our lawyers can work alongside and source advice to support our clients in achieving their end goals.
We are always happy to meet in person but, to avoid disappointment, please make an appointment before visiting. If you wish to contact one of our solicitors in London you can do so online or by phone on +44 (0) 20 7822 1500.
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Business legal services
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Banking and Finance
Our specialist London banking and finance solicitors advise banks and other lenders, borrowers and businesses across the full range of financial matters – from high-value, multi-party transactions to advising on banking dispute resolution and the provision of bespoke regulatory advice.
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Business Immigration
Our London business immigration lawyers provide strategic guidance to local businesses with overseas staff, or those that need to employ foreign workers. Our in-depth understanding of the evolving rules for immigration into the UK means we can advise on the most appropriate and effective applications you should make in particular cases and the steps required to give your application the best chance of success. We also provide training in key immigration rules for client staff so that errors in internal immigration processes are minimised.
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Business Tax
Our London business tax solicitors provide legal and tax services for companies, partnerships and charities. We advise on reliefs and exemptions available on Stamp Duty Land Tax, VAT, Corporation Tax including taxation of chargeable gains, tax warranties and indemnities in corporate transactions and share options.
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Commercial Business Law
Our London based commercial solicitors provide support for businesses including the provision of tailor-made advice on commercial contracts, Data Protection issues and evolving areas like cyber crime, IT security and artificial intelligence. We’re proud that the corporate and commercial team is ranked highly by legal directories and is recognised as a specialist in business law.
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Commercial Debt Recovery
We offer a highly competitive, low-cost commercial debt recovery service for businesses in London. Often, we are able to add value by generating income for the client through the returns from high volume caseloads. In more complex cases, and when it is cost-effective and proportionate to do so, we can bring in our specialist litigation lawyers for the recovery of larger sums.
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Commercial Real Estate
Our London commercial real estate solicitors offer a comprehensive legal service to commercial property developers, investors and commercial landlords and tenants. Our work includes advising on all aspects of commercial property, including site acquisition and management, planning law, investment matters and commercial landlord and tenant issues. Our size and ability to draw on other legal experts within the firm means we can assemble multi-disciplinary teams to support clients and turn projects round quickly and efficiently.
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Corporate Law
Our London corporate solicitors advise on a wide range of matters, including share and asset acquisitions and disposals, mergers, corporate structures/restructuring, joint ventures, investments, private equity and management buy-ins and buy-outs. We also provide tailor-made advice on commercial contracts, data protection issues and evolving areas like cyber crime, IT security and artificial intelligence.
Find out more about our Corporate Law services.
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Cyber Security and Cyber Crime
Cyber crime is an ever-present threat to businesses globally. Our specialist London cyber and technology solicitors work strategically with clients based in the City to minimise threats and to reduce the impact if an attack occurs. We can also help you seek compensation for any losses suffered as a result of cyber attacks.
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Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation solicitors understand that business disputes can be distracting and time consuming. The priority is to resolve them as quickly and as cost effectively as possible – while at the same time ensuring your legal position is robustly protected. Our Central London solicitors use all forms of ADR to help clients reach agreements in the most complex and high value commercial disputes.
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Employment Law
Our specialist London employment solicitor team advise on all Employment Law matters from negotiation of employment packages to redundancy procedures and settlement agreements. More broadly we offer businesses operational and strategic employment law advice, including advice on TUPE issues and staff training on data protection and other key areas of employment law.
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Environmental and Planning
Our planning and environment solicitors, backed up by an in-house team of planning consultants offer a one-stop advice service to local developers and others. Our lawyers can advise on infrastructure development and residential development sites in Central London and the surrounding areas to planning appeals, inquiries and judicial review challenges. Environmental issues we deal with include guidance on contaminated land regulations and compensation issues arising from developments.
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Information and Data Protection
Data about your customers, target audience, suppliers and staff drives growth, but access to and the processing of personal information comes with responsibilities. Our City of London data protection solicitors can help businesses meet the challenges of managing, controlling and protecting personal data. We also assist clients with navigating freedom of information matters such as information requests.
Find out more about our Information and Data Protection services.
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Information Technology
With a mix of contentious and non-contentious commercial lawyers, the team offers a full range of legal services to those delivering or procuring IT solutions, whether hardware or software-related. Our Central London IT solicitors take a constructive and practical approach to technology contract issues and the resolution of tech-related disputes.
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Intellectual Property
We are consistently recognised as a leading intellectual property law firm. Our Central London IP solicitors create and retain value for businesses by protecting and leveraging value from intellectual property rights and assets.
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Real Estate Dispute Resolution
The diversity of our real estate clients, made up of landlords and owners as well as tenants and other occupiers, means we can offer insightful, practical advice on all commercial property disputes when they arise. Our Central London real estate dispute resolution solicitors specialise in disputes over rent reviews, lease renewals, enforcement of rights against adjoining owners and guidance on liability and disputes under the Building Safety Act 2022. We prioritise alternative dispute resolution where possible, particularly if you are keen to maintain an ongoing commercial relationship with the other party once the dispute has been resolved.
Find out more about our Real Estate Dispute Resolution services.
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Restructuring and Insolvency
Sometimes things do not quite go to plan, or you may be given the opportunity to acquire a distressed competitor. In either case, our Central London restructuring and insolvency solicitors will work with you to resolve issues arising from a business in financial distress. Working with insolvency practitioners, businesses, lenders, debtors and creditors, our lawyers advise on all aspects of insolvency, including legal disputes, security enforcement, asset realisations, business sales and re-structuring.
Find out more about our Restructuring and Insolvency services.
Business legal services
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Banking and Finance
Our specialist London banking and finance solicitors advise banks and other lenders, borrowers and businesses across the full range of financial matters – from high-value, multi-party transactions to advising on banking dispute resolution and the provision of bespoke regulatory advice.
-
Business Immigration
Our London business immigration lawyers provide strategic guidance to local businesses with overseas staff, or those that need to employ foreign workers. Our in-depth understanding of the evolving rules for immigration into the UK means we can advise on the most appropriate and effective applications you should make in particular cases and the steps required to give your application the best chance of success. We also provide training in key immigration rules for client staff so that errors in internal immigration processes are minimised.
-
Business Tax
Our London business tax solicitors provide legal and tax services for companies, partnerships and charities. We advise on reliefs and exemptions available on Stamp Duty Land Tax, VAT, Corporation Tax including taxation of chargeable gains, tax warranties and indemnities in corporate transactions and share options.
-
Commercial Business Law
Our London based commercial solicitors provide support for businesses including the provision of tailor-made advice on commercial contracts, Data Protection issues and evolving areas like cyber crime, IT security and artificial intelligence. We’re proud that the corporate and commercial team is ranked highly by legal directories and is recognised as a specialist in business law.
-
Commercial Debt Recovery
We offer a highly competitive, low-cost commercial debt recovery service for businesses in London. Often, we are able to add value by generating income for the client through the returns from high volume caseloads. In more complex cases, and when it is cost-effective and proportionate to do so, we can bring in our specialist litigation lawyers for the recovery of larger sums.
-
Commercial Real Estate
Our London commercial real estate solicitors offer a comprehensive legal service to commercial property developers, investors and commercial landlords and tenants. Our work includes advising on all aspects of commercial property, including site acquisition and management, planning law, investment matters and commercial landlord and tenant issues. Our size and ability to draw on other legal experts within the firm means we can assemble multi-disciplinary teams to support clients and turn projects round quickly and efficiently.
-
Corporate Law
Our London corporate solicitors advise on a wide range of matters, including share and asset acquisitions and disposals, mergers, corporate structures/restructuring, joint ventures, investments, private equity and management buy-ins and buy-outs. We also provide tailor-made advice on commercial contracts, data protection issues and evolving areas like cyber crime, IT security and artificial intelligence.
Find out more about our Corporate Law services.
-
Cyber Security and Cyber Crime
Cyber crime is an ever-present threat to businesses globally. Our specialist London cyber and technology solicitors work strategically with clients based in the City to minimise threats and to reduce the impact if an attack occurs. We can also help you seek compensation for any losses suffered as a result of cyber attacks.
-
Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation solicitors understand that business disputes can be distracting and time consuming. The priority is to resolve them as quickly and as cost effectively as possible – while at the same time ensuring your legal position is robustly protected. Our Central London solicitors use all forms of ADR to help clients reach agreements in the most complex and high value commercial disputes.
-
Employment Law
Our specialist London employment solicitor team advise on all Employment Law matters from negotiation of employment packages to redundancy procedures and settlement agreements. More broadly we offer businesses operational and strategic employment law advice, including advice on TUPE issues and staff training on data protection and other key areas of employment law.
-
Environmental and Planning
Our planning and environment solicitors, backed up by an in-house team of planning consultants offer a one-stop advice service to local developers and others. Our lawyers can advise on infrastructure development and residential development sites in Central London and the surrounding areas to planning appeals, inquiries and judicial review challenges. Environmental issues we deal with include guidance on contaminated land regulations and compensation issues arising from developments.
-
Information and Data Protection
Data about your customers, target audience, suppliers and staff drives growth, but access to and the processing of personal information comes with responsibilities. Our City of London data protection solicitors can help businesses meet the challenges of managing, controlling and protecting personal data. We also assist clients with navigating freedom of information matters such as information requests.
Find out more about our Information and Data Protection services.
-
Information Technology
With a mix of contentious and non-contentious commercial lawyers, the team offers a full range of legal services to those delivering or procuring IT solutions, whether hardware or software-related. Our Central London IT solicitors take a constructive and practical approach to technology contract issues and the resolution of tech-related disputes.
-
Intellectual Property
We are consistently recognised as a leading intellectual property law firm. Our Central London IP solicitors create and retain value for businesses by protecting and leveraging value from intellectual property rights and assets.
-
Real Estate Dispute Resolution
The diversity of our real estate clients, made up of landlords and owners as well as tenants and other occupiers, means we can offer insightful, practical advice on all commercial property disputes when they arise. Our Central London real estate dispute resolution solicitors specialise in disputes over rent reviews, lease renewals, enforcement of rights against adjoining owners and guidance on liability and disputes under the Building Safety Act 2022. We prioritise alternative dispute resolution where possible, particularly if you are keen to maintain an ongoing commercial relationship with the other party once the dispute has been resolved.
Find out more about our Real Estate Dispute Resolution services.
-
Restructuring and Insolvency
Sometimes things do not quite go to plan, or you may be given the opportunity to acquire a distressed competitor. In either case, our Central London restructuring and insolvency solicitors will work with you to resolve issues arising from a business in financial distress. Working with insolvency practitioners, businesses, lenders, debtors and creditors, our lawyers advise on all aspects of insolvency, including legal disputes, security enforcement, asset realisations, business sales and re-structuring.
Find out more about our Restructuring and Insolvency services.
Personal legal services
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Buying and Selling Property – Residential Conveyancing
Our residential property solicitors can help with the purchase or sale of property in Central London and the City of London, and the sounding areas. If you are buying or selling a home, either freehold or leasehold, new or pre-loved our Central London property solicitors will provide you with the expert legal advice that you need.
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Child Arrangement Disputes
It’s difficult to agree on arrangements for your children, particularly against the backdrop of what might be a highly acrimonious divorce or separation. Our family solicitors in City of London can help you agree these arrangements in a practical way and, where necessary, issue appropriate child arrangements proceedings in the family court.
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Contentious Probate, Disputed Trusts and Contested Wills
Disputes about wills, trusts and inheritance are on the increase. Blended families and other complex family relationships mean more and more people are prepared to challenge a Will, or contest the amount they have inherited under the intestacy rules if there is no Will. There are various ways challenges can be made. We advise on the strength of any case you may have and defend cases on behalf of estates when a case has been brought. Our solicitors in Central London always endeavour to handle them in the most appropriate way, seeking negotiated agreements where possible to avoid the stress, publicity and expense of court proceedings.
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Divorce
When your marriage or civil partnership breaks down you need clear, honest advice. Our Central London divorce lawyers provide you with the focused and sensitive advice you need to move forward in the most sensible way for you and your family.
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Employment Law for Employees and Senior Executives
Our City of London employment solicitors advise managers and senior executives on their rights under UK employment Law. This might be at the point of signing a new employment contract, when issues arise during employment, or at the end of the employment relationship when issues such as restrictive covenants and redundancy packages come into play. Executives and others seeking our employment law advice benefit from our large base of corporate clients, so we know how employers approach even the most sensitive HR and employment law matters.
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Employment Law for Partners and Professionals
Our employment lawyers specialise in complex partnership issues and have the expertise to comprehend the intricacies of partnership agreements and regulatory compliance which is unique to this sector. Such tailored guidance ensure equitable resolutions and helps to safeguard the firms stability and reputation in a highly competitive sector.
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Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Our estate planning lawyers will help protect your assets and wealth over the long-term so that your family and future generations benefit now and in the future. We provide sophisticated, technical advice on tax efficient ways to safeguard property and other assets into the future. We have a dedicated team in the City of London of trust administrators to take away the hassle and worry that is sometimes associated with the management of trusts and discharging all the legal duties of a trustee.
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Family Law
Dealing with a divorce can be stressful and emotionally difficult. Our Central London family solicitors will help you navigate the legal system and move to the next stage of your life. Our family lawyers have the expertise to guide you with sensitivity and empathy, so that you have a clear understanding of your options. We are an award-winning Central London law firm giving you the reassurance that you are in the best hands locally for family law.
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Financial Disputes
A financial settlement is a legally binding decision on how you and your partner will divide your assets and wealth when your marriage or civil partnership ends. It can be difficult to accurately value your assets like pensions and agree a financial settlement that takes account of everything in a fair manner. As members of Resolution we are committed to finding non-confrontational solutions to family disputes, including disputes about finances on divorce. Our expert family lawyers in Central London can help you agree how your assets will be divided, so that you can begin the next chapter in your life.
Find out more about how we can help you settle Financial Disputes.
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Lasting Power of Attorney
Our Central London solicitors can advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), when you should consider creating one and how best to choose a suitable attorney(s) to look after your affairs if you become unable to do so yourself. Our specialist Wills and Probate solicitors will take your detailed instructions, advise on issues such as choice of executors, guardians for children and the types of gifts you can leave in your Will. Our goal is always to provide peace of mind that your wishes will be implemented after your death and that someone you trust will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
Find out more about how we can help you with Lasting Powers of Attorney.
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Legal services for you and your family
Our lawyers in Central London work with clients to plan for the future, from creating your Will to Estate Administration, supporting you through family matters and personal disputes.
-
Personal Immigration
Our immigration solicitors in Central London offer a highly responsive and personal approach to individuals and families encountering immigration issues or planning to move to the UK. We are well known for our ability to navigate the UK’s complex and evolving immigration system effectively.
-
Personal Litigation
Our Central London dispute resolution solicitors advise on a wide range of personal legal disputes. Cases we handle include contract disputes, cross border disputes and residential planning issues, to cases relating to reputation management, including online defamation and reputational damage claims. We also deal with personal injury, medical and professional negligence claims.
-
Personal Tax
Our Central London tax solicitors provide legal and tax services for private individuals, trustees, business owners, partners and employees, and explore tax solutions for accountants and financial advisors to consider for their clients. Our tax lawyers provide a full range of tax reliefs and exceptions including Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax, Capital Gains Tax, residence and domicile issues and the tax benefits of setting up trusts where relevant. We will help you to minimise your exposure to tax, maximising your assets now, and protecting them for future generations.
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Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
No one likes to think about what happens if you split up, but it can be useful to plan for this in advance, particularly if you have a business, inheritance or trust fund. Provided your agreement meets certain conditions it is likely that you or your spouse will be able to enforce it through the courts in future. Our Central London family solicitors can provide specialist advice on the legal significance of any agreement and to ensure you safeguard your position.
Find out more about our Pre and Post Nuptial Agreement services.
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Probate and Estate Administration
Our Central London probate solicitors can advise on the probate process as and when you need it. When required, we can liaise with financial institutions and others to ensure the deceased’s assets are realised as efficiently as possible and that any debts are paid in full. Our lawyers will also ensure executors or administrators of the estate (when there is no will) meet all relevant deadlines, including the requirement to pay any inheritance tax that’s due within six months of death.
Find out more about how we can help you with Estate Administration.
Personal legal services
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Buying and Selling Property – Residential Conveyancing
Our residential property solicitors can help with the purchase or sale of property in Central London and the City of London, and the sounding areas. If you are buying or selling a home, either freehold or leasehold, new or pre-loved our Central London property solicitors will provide you with the expert legal advice that you need.
-
Child Arrangement Disputes
It’s difficult to agree on arrangements for your children, particularly against the backdrop of what might be a highly acrimonious divorce or separation. Our family solicitors in City of London can help you agree these arrangements in a practical way and, where necessary, issue appropriate child arrangements proceedings in the family court.
-
Contentious Probate, Disputed Trusts and Contested Wills
Disputes about wills, trusts and inheritance are on the increase. Blended families and other complex family relationships mean more and more people are prepared to challenge a Will, or contest the amount they have inherited under the intestacy rules if there is no Will. There are various ways challenges can be made. We advise on the strength of any case you may have and defend cases on behalf of estates when a case has been brought. Our solicitors in Central London always endeavour to handle them in the most appropriate way, seeking negotiated agreements where possible to avoid the stress, publicity and expense of court proceedings.
-
Divorce
When your marriage or civil partnership breaks down you need clear, honest advice. Our Central London divorce lawyers provide you with the focused and sensitive advice you need to move forward in the most sensible way for you and your family.
-
Employment Law for Employees and Senior Executives
Our City of London employment solicitors advise managers and senior executives on their rights under UK employment Law. This might be at the point of signing a new employment contract, when issues arise during employment, or at the end of the employment relationship when issues such as restrictive covenants and redundancy packages come into play. Executives and others seeking our employment law advice benefit from our large base of corporate clients, so we know how employers approach even the most sensitive HR and employment law matters.
-
Employment Law for Partners and Professionals
Our employment lawyers specialise in complex partnership issues and have the expertise to comprehend the intricacies of partnership agreements and regulatory compliance which is unique to this sector. Such tailored guidance ensure equitable resolutions and helps to safeguard the firms stability and reputation in a highly competitive sector.
-
Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Our estate planning lawyers will help protect your assets and wealth over the long-term so that your family and future generations benefit now and in the future. We provide sophisticated, technical advice on tax efficient ways to safeguard property and other assets into the future. We have a dedicated team in the City of London of trust administrators to take away the hassle and worry that is sometimes associated with the management of trusts and discharging all the legal duties of a trustee.
-
Family Law
Dealing with a divorce can be stressful and emotionally difficult. Our Central London family solicitors will help you navigate the legal system and move to the next stage of your life. Our family lawyers have the expertise to guide you with sensitivity and empathy, so that you have a clear understanding of your options. We are an award-winning Central London law firm giving you the reassurance that you are in the best hands locally for family law.
-
Financial Disputes
A financial settlement is a legally binding decision on how you and your partner will divide your assets and wealth when your marriage or civil partnership ends. It can be difficult to accurately value your assets like pensions and agree a financial settlement that takes account of everything in a fair manner. As members of Resolution we are committed to finding non-confrontational solutions to family disputes, including disputes about finances on divorce. Our expert family lawyers in Central London can help you agree how your assets will be divided, so that you can begin the next chapter in your life.
Find out more about how we can help you settle Financial Disputes.
-
Lasting Power of Attorney
Our Central London solicitors can advise on Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), when you should consider creating one and how best to choose a suitable attorney(s) to look after your affairs if you become unable to do so yourself. Our specialist Wills and Probate solicitors will take your detailed instructions, advise on issues such as choice of executors, guardians for children and the types of gifts you can leave in your Will. Our goal is always to provide peace of mind that your wishes will be implemented after your death and that someone you trust will make decisions for you if you become incapacitated.
Find out more about how we can help you with Lasting Powers of Attorney.
-
Legal services for you and your family
Our lawyers in Central London work with clients to plan for the future, from creating your Will to Estate Administration, supporting you through family matters and personal disputes.
-
Personal Immigration
Our immigration solicitors in Central London offer a highly responsive and personal approach to individuals and families encountering immigration issues or planning to move to the UK. We are well known for our ability to navigate the UK’s complex and evolving immigration system effectively.
-
Personal Litigation
Our Central London dispute resolution solicitors advise on a wide range of personal legal disputes. Cases we handle include contract disputes, cross border disputes and residential planning issues, to cases relating to reputation management, including online defamation and reputational damage claims. We also deal with personal injury, medical and professional negligence claims.
-
Personal Tax
Our Central London tax solicitors provide legal and tax services for private individuals, trustees, business owners, partners and employees, and explore tax solutions for accountants and financial advisors to consider for their clients. Our tax lawyers provide a full range of tax reliefs and exceptions including Inheritance Tax, Income Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax, Capital Gains Tax, residence and domicile issues and the tax benefits of setting up trusts where relevant. We will help you to minimise your exposure to tax, maximising your assets now, and protecting them for future generations.
-
Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
No one likes to think about what happens if you split up, but it can be useful to plan for this in advance, particularly if you have a business, inheritance or trust fund. Provided your agreement meets certain conditions it is likely that you or your spouse will be able to enforce it through the courts in future. Our Central London family solicitors can provide specialist advice on the legal significance of any agreement and to ensure you safeguard your position.
Find out more about our Pre and Post Nuptial Agreement services.
-
Probate and Estate Administration
Our Central London probate solicitors can advise on the probate process as and when you need it. When required, we can liaise with financial institutions and others to ensure the deceased’s assets are realised as efficiently as possible and that any debts are paid in full. Our lawyers will also ensure executors or administrators of the estate (when there is no will) meet all relevant deadlines, including the requirement to pay any inheritance tax that’s due within six months of death.
Find out more about how we can help you with Estate Administration.
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A regular review of your Will and wider estate planning doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right professional advice, you can be confident your plans still provide peace of mind for the future.
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DMH Stallard has advised the shareholders of Sygna Holdings Limited on the sale of a majority stake in the business to leading European integrated facilities management company Apleona.
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Traditionally, a period of international instability and low business growth is not good for investor confidence, with the result that prices and deal volumes drop; but that is not what we are seeing.
15/07/2026
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Joanna Watson-James joins the firm in Guildford, helping clients with their succession and inheritance tax planning for future generations.
10/07/2026