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Signed, Sealed… Disputed: Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Hidden Handwritten Wills
When the Queen of Soul passed away in 2018, she left more than just a legacy of timeless music – ...
Flexibility First: The Future of Office Leases
The office lease landscape in the UK has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Where traditional long term leases ...
The Intestacy rule and what this means for the Liam Payne Estate
When someone passes away, they leave behind assets and liabilities (their Estate) that need to be dealt with. Who is ...
Cut costs with Effective Corporate Governance
Corporate governance mistakes can cost companies millions — yet many organisations still underestimate its critical value. Generally, it is impossible ...
Hey there WhatsApp! The building blocks of a valid construction contract: a recent Court ruling
In the recent case of Jaevee Homes Limited (“Jaevee”) v Mr Steve Fincham (t/a Fincham Demolition) (“Fincham”) [2025] EWHC 942 ...
Trade Tensions and Their Impact on UK Property Development
Global trade policy has once again taken centre stage, with the reintroduction of protectionist tariffs—particularly by the U.S.—raising fresh questions ...
Constructing a new way to work – can flexible working work for construction too?
Since 6 April 2024, employees have had the statutory right to request flexible working from day one of employment. In ...
10 things to consider before signing a Commercial Lease
Whether you’re a start up business or an established enterprise, renting a commercial property can be one of the biggest ...
Downing Tools – Can a Contractor Suspend Works? Your Rights and Risks Explained
If you are a contractor facing non-payment on a construction project, the question that often arises is whether you can ...
Supreme Court Judgment Explained: Cutting Through the Noise
The recent Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) has attracted significant public ...
All in a Day’s Work: The US Influence on DE&I in the UK
In this episode Matt Jenkin and Alex Harper are discussing the US influence on DE&I in the UK. We briefly ...
Asset Protection Trusts and Family Settlement Trusts – a good thing?
In recent years, asset protection trusts have been often marketed as a means of safeguarding clients’ wealth for future generations, ...
In the Press
We are delighted to announce that Paul Wild will be our New Partner and Head of Family Law at Herrington…
We are delighted to announce our two new CSR partnerships! The firm’s CSR committee has prioritised supporting local charities and…
Herrington Carmichael Solicitors is proud to announce a new partnership with Farnham Town FC, becoming the club's Schools Outreach Programme…
Best Law Firms 2024
Herrington Carmichael has once again been named in the Times Best Law Firms. We were first listed in 2023 and have once again made the Best Law Firms list for 2024.
