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Unilateral undertakings vs Section 106 Agreements

Unilateral undertakings vs Section 106 Agreements

Developers today face several difficulties with their projects, namely increasing construction costs, challenging financing conditions and significant planning delays ...
Tenant’s Break Notice: How to Ensure Your Break Actually Terminates the Lease

Tenant’s Break Notice: How to Ensure Your Break Actually Terminates the Lease

In this episode, we take a clear, practical look at how tenants can effectively exercise a break clause and ensure ...
All in a Day's Work - TUPE and Service Provision Changes: What Employers Need to Know

All in a Day’s Work – TUPE and Service Provision Changes: What Employers Need to Know

In this episode of All in a Day’s Work, host Alex Harper talks with Matt Jenkin about the often‑confusing world ...
React Reasonably to Racism

React Reasonably to Racism

In Corby v ACAS, the Employment Tribunal considered whether ACAS had directly discriminated against or harassed the Claimant because of ...
Statutory Wills: How the process works and why they can protect loved ones

Statutory Wills: How the process works and why they can protect loved ones

A Statutory Will is a Will authorised by the Court of Protection for an individual who lacks the mental capacity ...
Looking after the Farm when you can’t – the importance of putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place

Looking after the Farm when you can’t – the importance of putting Lasting Powers of Attorney in place

Farming businesses are unique. They often combine family life, land ownership, livestock management, machinery investment, and complex financial arrangements within ...
Menopause and Family Law: Why it matters in divorce and financial settlements

Menopause and Family Law: Why it matters in divorce and financial settlements

Menopause is a natural biological transition that affects every woman, yet its implications in family law have only recently been ...
Mortgage arrears eviction – can you delay Eviction? Practical Help for Homeowners in Mortgage Arrears

Mortgage arrears eviction – can you delay Eviction? Practical Help for Homeowners in Mortgage Arrears

When a warrant for eviction is imminent, the law can give owner‑occupiers an opportunity to obtain time and an orderly ...
Nestlé – Not So Sweet

Nestlé – Not So Sweet

A recent Tribunal decision in Mr Luke Billings v Nestlé UK Ltd offers a striking reminder that even where an ...
Let There Be Light: When does loss of light become an actionable claim?

Let There Be Light: When does loss of light become an actionable claim?

Established over centuries, the legal concept of right to light exerts a considerable influence over property law and the construction ...
When Estates Stall: Understanding Delays in Probate and the Value of Independent Administration

When Estates Stall: Understanding Delays in Probate and the Value of Independent Administration

Estate Administration can be a long and complex process. Even Estates that initially appear straightforward can lose momentum due to ...
Preparing for Adulthood: Deputyship for Young People Who Lack Capacity

Preparing for Adulthood: Deputyship for Young People Who Lack Capacity

When a child who lacks mental capacity approaches their 18th birthday, families face an important legal shift. At 18, the ...

In the Press

Herrington Carmichael Solicitors - Farnborough Office

Herrington Carmichael enters the new financial year with major st...

Herrington Carmichael is pleased to announce a significant new phase of growth as the firm enters the 2026/27 financial year, ...
Promotions in Dispute Resolution Team

Promotions in Dispute Resolution Team

We are pleased to announce the promotion of James Musallam and Jed Temple to Senior Solicitor within the firm’s Dispute ...
Herrington Carmichael Wins “Best Legal Support to Advisers” at Financial Advisor Service Awards 2025 

Herrington Carmichael Wins “Best Legal Support to Advisers” at Fi...

On the 20 November 2025, Herrington Carmichael were honoured to be awarded Best legal support to advisers at the Financial ...
Legal 500 2026: Herrington Carmichael Celebrates Top Tier Firm Ranking and Individual Excellence 

Legal 500 2026: Herrington Carmichael Celebrates Top Tier Firm Ra...

We are proud to announce that Herrington Carmichael has once again been ranked in the Legal 500, earning recognition as ...
Paul Wild - New Partner and Head of Family Law

Paul Wild – New Partner and Head of Family Law

We are delighted to announce that Paul Wild will be our New Partner and Head of Family Law at Herrington ...
Herrington Carmichael Announces New CSR Partnerships 

Herrington Carmichael Announces New CSR Partnerships 

We are delighted to announce our two new CSR partnerships! The firm’s CSR committee has prioritised supporting local charities and ...
Herrington Carmichael Partners with Farnham Town FC as the Schools Outreach Programme Sponsor 

Herrington Carmichael Partners with Farnham Town FC as the School...

Herrington Carmichael Solicitors is proud to announce a new partnership with Farnham Town FC, becoming the club's Schools Outreach Programme ...