How a Solicitor Can Help with a Divorce
Going through a divorce is not easy. With so many issues to resolve, untangling your life from that of an ex-spouse involves many tough decisions and requires much thought and ...
19 July 2023
Conveyancing Team Spotlight: Natasha Cairns
In this profile feature, we meet another member of Russell & Russell’s Conveyancing team, Natasha Cairns.Natasha is a qualified Paralegal with over 16 years of conveyancing experience and is a ...
12 July 2023
First Female Lord Chief Justice Appointed
Dame Sue Carr has been appointed Lord Chief Justice for England and Wales, becoming the first woman ever to hold the post.The announcement was made by King Charles in the ...
6 July 2023
Have you recently been informed that your solicitor can no longer complete your conveyancing transaction?
News that North West conveyancing firm Alexander Grace Law (AGL) is closing its doors on Friday, 30 June, will have come as a shock, and many clients will need to ...
29 June 2023
Conveyancing Team Spotlight: Michele Benson
In the latest of our spotlight pieces, we sit down for a chat with Michele Benson in Russell & Russell’s Conveyancing team.Michele has been a member of the firm’s Conveyancing ...
15 June 2023
New Digital Powers of Attorney Bill Edges Closer
A Private Members’ Bill that aims to modernise Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) by allowing them to be made digitally is due for its second reading in the House of ...
9 June 2023
New Builds, New Challenges: The Extra Issues Involved in Buying a New Build home
New build homes are a popular choice for buyers. Not only do you get to avoid the conveyancing chain, but new builds are also less likely to need work or ...
5 June 2023
No-fault Evictions to be Scrapped Under New Bill
The UK Government will ban ‘no-fault’ evictions in a new Bill designed to overhaul England’s private rental sector.The long-awaited Renters’ Reform Bill was tabled in Parliament yesterday (17 May 2023) and ...
18 May 2023
Leasehold Reform Expected in Next Session of Parliament
A new Bill that will reform the leasehold system for properties in England and Wales is expected to be introduced imminently following a government announcement last week.Levelling Up Minister Baroness ...
10 May 2023
Judith Bromley is Retiring After 33 Years at Russell & Russell
Russell & Russell’s managing partner and head of the Wills and Probate department Judith Bromley retires at the end of April after almost 33 years at the firm.Judith joined Russell ...
28 April 2023
Tips For Managing Money in Later Life
Managing our finances is important at every stage of life but becomes even more so as we get older.Typically, as people age, we retire from the workforce, which means we ...
14 April 2023
New Capital Gains Tax Rules for Divorcing Couples
New Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rules have come into force (6 April 2023) that will give spouses and civil partners who are in the process of separating more time to ...
12 April 2023
National Conveyancing Week at Russell & Russell
This week marks the first-ever National Conveyancing Week in the UK. Between the 20th and 24th of March 2023, NCW’s organisers are holding various in-person and online events for estate ...
20 March 2023
Probate Team Spotlight – Shannon J Wood
What is your job title and experience? What areas do you specialise in?I am a Solicitor in the Wills and Probate department in Chester, where I carry out all types ...
16 March 2023
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: Wills
Your family is at the centre of all you do. Should the worst happen, you want to ensure that you have a detailed, conclusive Will in place that not only ...
16 March 2023