Why Partnership Agreements are important A partnership agreement is essential for anyone planning to form a partnership, as well as for those with an established partnership and want to clearly define and protect their legal rights and responsibilities within their business. A well-drafted partnership agreement provides clarity, making future disputes,

Gifting assets to your loved ones can feel like a generous and heartfelt gesture, and often it is. But without the right planning, those well-intentioned gifts can unexpectedly end up costing your family more than you bargained for. Lifetime gifting is an effective estate planning tool. Done well, it can

News As of the 27th October 2025 the Renters’ Rights Act received Royal Assent and became law. However, its provisions won’t be in force 1st May 2026. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 heavily affects landlords’ rights as the abolishment of Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), impacts approximately 95% of private rental

News Conveyancing Fraud Prevention At Freeman Johnson we maintain high standards when it comes to fraud prevention.  One area which has become fraught with fraud in recent years, due to the increase in Cybercrime, is Conveyancing.  Due to the nature of the Conveyancing transactions, fraudsters will often try and take

News Divorce, death and your will It has previously been said that the two certainties in life are: Death and Taxes. Unfortunately for some couples, divorce can also happen and often during this emotionally charged period, your will and the effect of your death are often some of the last

News Parental Responsibility- who has it and what is it? There is a difference to note between who can be legal parents and who can have parental responsibility. Whilst the law would only recognise a maximum of two legal parents, parental responsibility can be held simultaneously by more than two

News Advanced Family Law We are pleased to announce that our family solicitor, Thomas Sweeney, has been recognised for his expertise with a prestigious accreditation from the Law Society. Thomas Sweeney has gained advanced accreditation in family law matters after undergoing a rigorous assessment process over several months with his

News What happens to my inheritance if I get divorced? Getting divorced is already an emotionally charged and challenging time; being faced with the prospect of moving home and dividing up assets accrued during the marriage can be hurtful- being faced with the prospect of dividing up assets accrued by

News Parental Responsibility – who has it and what is it? There is a difference to note between who can be legal parents and who can have parental responsibility. Whilst the law would only recognise a maximum of two legal parents, parental responsibility can be held simultaneously by more than

News 06 April 2022 – significant divorce change As of today, 06 April 2022, the most significant change in divorce law for almost fifty years comes into force. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61004089 The divorce law has changed to a no fault approach which will enable parties to separate amicably without the need to