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Separated or divorced? Who has the kids in the summer hols?
Eleanor Kay, a Solicitor in our Family team, explains how to organise who has the children in the holidays if you are divorced or separated parents.
New fixed fee offered for undisputed debt recovery
Colin Adamson, Head of Commercial Litigation, explains the firm’s new fixed fee service offered for those pursuing undisputed debts.
Buying your first home? Here are our top 5 tips to help you prepare
Beth Browne, a Solicitor in our Residential Property team, explains 5 simple steps for first-time-buyers to ensure they're prepared.
Key reform to private law family proceedings on the horizon
Eleanor Kay, a Solicitor in our Family team, explains more about the repealing of proceedings relating to the arrangement for children of separated or divorced parents.
'People think you're society's rubbish': the stigma of the homeless
Jane Anderson, our firm's Senior Partner, welcomed Dr Jan Sheldon, Chief Executive of Norwich's St Martin's Housing Trust.
Mayday! Landlords: Need help with the Renters Rights Act?
Colin Adamson, Head of Commercial Litigation in our Disputes team, offers guidance for some landlords who might feel they've been cast adrift.
Leasehold or freehold: Does it legally matter when buying a home?
Charlotte Hunter, a Partner in our Residential Property team, discusses the legal implications of buying freehold or leasehold.
When you’re looking to buy a home, one of the first things you might think about is whether the property is freehold or leasehold.
On the surface, it might seem like a simple choice — owning outright versus owning with conditions — but the reality of ease of purchase and long-term implications is more nuanced.
Well done to trainee Solicitor Meghan for passing her SQE1 exam
Meghan Buckland, a trainee Solicitor with our firm since 2023, is delighted to have recently passed her SQE1 qualification exams.
Meghan joined our firm after gaining a law degree.
Claire Nelson, our firm’s Training Partner, said: “We at Cozens-Hardy are thrilled for Meghan after all her hard work.”
To extend your property lease or not extend?
Rebecca Edwards, a Partner in our Residential Property, ponders the question of whether you should extend your property lease or not?
Why you should not put off making your Will any longer
Claire Nelson, a Partner in our Wills team, talks about why you should not wait any longer to make a Will - but put it to the top of your to-do list.