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When opportunities and challenges in your life or business mean you need specialist legal advice, you can trust our team of experts to deliver.
As a leading law firm with offices in Sheffield, Leeds and York, we are able to provide a full range of legal services to support our clients. So whether you’re moving home, need help writing a Will, or are looking at separation options, we are here to offer clear guidance and advice you can rely on.
Planning for the future
There are several ways you can formalise your plans and intentions for the future and our team will work closely with you to ensure that your needs are fully understood and met.
Will – A Will clearly sets out how your assets should be distributed when you pass away as well as who should administer your estate. It is probably one of the most important documents that you will ever do. Without a Will, your assets may not pass to your desired beneficiaries so it is important to plan ahead.
Inheritance tax planning – Let us guide you through your Inheritance Tax planning with tailored advice to suit you and your loved ones to not only help you understand what your likely Inheritance Tax liability on death will be but, more importantly, plan to mitigate it.
Lasting Powers of Attorney – Lasting Powers of Attorney are extremely useful documents in the modern world and are something that most of us should consider having prepared. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney (commonly referred to as an ‘LPA’), one which relates to decisions about property and financial affairs and a second which covers decisions about an individual’s health and welfare.
By entering into an LPA you maintain control over who manages your affairs (these people are known as Attorneys) and ensure that you have the help and support that you need in the future for financial and personal decisions.
Should any of these services be of interest to you, please fill out the below form for more information and a member of our team will promptly get in touch with you.
Getting Married
Although couples do not marry expecting that their relationship will break down, it is important to ensure both parties are equally protected should anything change. It is becoming increasingly common for couples to enter into a Prenuptial Agreement. However it is also possible to enter into a Postnuptial Agreement during the marriage.
We aim to give you the peace of mind during your marriage that your assets are protected. Our solicitors are on hand to draw up agreements, answer your questions, or represent you should you need to go to court if there is a challenge to the provisions of a marital agreement.
If the marriage sadly comes to an end, out team of expert divorce solicitors will provide the advice and support you need.
Children
We regularly advise parents and grandparents where there are disputes concerning arrangements for children, including with whom they should live or spend their time. We focus on helping our clients make informed long-term decisions about the arrangements for their children or grandchildren, helping to minimise the uncertainty and stress for both the children and the wider family.
We also act in complex matters concerning children, often involving cases with an international element. We understand how difficult and emotional these situations can become, which is why our aim is to cause as little disruption to a child’s life as possible.
Mediation services
Mediation is a voluntary process allowing a couple to discuss issues involved in the breakdown of a relationship and, with the help of a mediator, agree those issues between themselves without court proceedings.
The mediator is impartial; their role is to assist those involved to have constructive and amicable discussions and help them reach an agreement.
Commercial Property
Dealing with commercial property can be incredibly complicated, whether you are a landlord, tenant, developer, corporate occupier or lender and are looking to buy or sell a property or are currently involved in a dispute.
Our team of specialist commercial property solicitors have years of experience working with landlords, tenants, developers and banks, and we are here to offer you easy-to-understand legal advice that will help you in your current circumstances.
Every employee matters
A significant proportion of most peoples’ adult lives is spent working. So, it should come as no surprise that from time to time, many individuals seek legal advice and representation in relation to a wide range of workplace and employment issues.
Our award-winning employment solicitors have a trusted and proven track record in acting for individuals/ employees who require fast, pragmatic and effective employment law advice.
The team has particular expertise in acting for senior employees and executives and is frequently called upon to advise in relation to disputes concerning bonus payments and restrictive covenant. We understand how difficult and emotional these situations can become, which is why our aim is to cause as little disruption to a child’s life as possible.
Employment solicitors for employers
Your staff are your business’s most valuable asset, but they can also be your most costly. We can help you manage that resource from every angle, and help you make decisions that benefit your people and your business. From recruitment through to dismissal, our Employment team can advise you on all aspects of the employment process.
“We would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for such an efficient and professional service. You honestly made the whole process hassle-free and straightforward, and we always felt we could approach a member of the team for help if needed.”
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