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• Mediation vs Litigation: Which Route Delivers Better Commercial Outcomes? 15th January 2026
  Parties who are engaged in a civil or commercial dispute will now inevitably find themselves being asked (or perhaps told) to consider mediation as an alternative dispute resolution process. It might be their lawyers who are suggesting it. It might be that a contract they are arguing over has a term in it which requires […]
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• What Clients Wish They Knew Before Filing for a Divorce 12th January 2026
  Hayley McCormack, Family Law Partner at Wilkes, provides first-hand insights about what people wish they knew before they filed for divorce. Divorce is one of the most emotionally and financially challenging experiences a person can face. Most people also don’t realise they’re making irreversible decisions long before the paperwork begins.   Instead, begin the process with assumptions shaped by friends, TV […]
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• VAT Domestic Reverse Charge Scheme 6th January 2026
  The UK construction sector is subject to two major tax regimes: the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge and the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). While they operate independently, they often apply to the same projects. Getting either wrong can lead to cash-flow issues, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) penalties, and unexpected tax liabilities. This article explains […]
  Emily Morgan
• Construction Industry Scheme 6th January 2026
  The UK construction sector is subject to two major tax regimes: the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge. While they operate independently, they often apply to the same projects. Getting either wrong can lead to cash-flow issues, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) penalties, and unexpected tax liabilities. This article explains […]
  Emily Morgan
• The Potential Pitfalls of a Mutual Will 6th January 2026
  A mutual Will is a legally binding agreement between two individuals confirming that neither Will can be changed after the first person dies. Typically, spouses or partners agree to leave their estate to each other, and after the second death, the estate passes to agreed-upon beneficiaries. This arrangement ensures that the surviving partner cannot alter […]
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• Wilkes advises MJ Group Holdings on acquisition of Neweys Jewellers Limited 6th January 2026
  Wilkes has advised MJ Group Holdings Limited on its acquisition of Neweys Jewellers Limited, a well-known independent jeweller based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. The transaction strengthens MJ Group Holdings’ footprint in the jewellery sector and supports the continued development of independent retail in this historic commercial district. Neweys Jewellers will continue trading from its established […]
  Emily Morgan
• New Year, New Beginnings: Starting Fresh After a Separation 24th December 2025
  How to move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion January is loud with “new year, new me” energy – resolutions, reinvention and pressure to transform overnight. If you’re navigating a separation or divorce, however, this month can feel less like a clean slate and more like emotional whiplash. As family lawyers, we walk alongside people […]
  Emily Morgan
• Inheritance Tax Relief Increase: What the New £2.5m Threshold Means for SME Owners 23rd December 2025
  Published on: 23 December 2025  The Government has announced changes to Inheritance Tax reliefs that will affect how business owners plan for succession and the long-term future of their companies. From April 2026, the threshold for Business Property Relief (BPR) will increase to £2.5 million per individual. For spouses and civil partners, this allows up […]
  Emily Morgan
• A Solicitor-Approved Checklist on Divorce Preparation 16th December 2025
  Published on: 12 December 2025  Deciding to end a marriage is never easy, especially when you haven’t discussed the idea of divorce with your partner. Even with the introduction of no-fault divorce in 2022, the process still requires emotional, practical and legal preparation. Hayley McCormack outlines what to do before filing for divorce in England […]
  Emily Morgan
• Business Immigration: Sponsorship Update 15th December 2025
  The UK Government introduced a series of significant amendments from July 2025, many of which were initially proposed in the earlier White Paper on skilled immigration reform. Pam Sidhu, Partner & Head of Business Immigration comments: “These recent changes have a considerable impact on employers, skilled workers and their families. Employers can still recruit from […]
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