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How do I divorce proof my business?

Dealing with business assets on divorce can be costly, stressful and in some circumstances, force a business to break up…

Pitfalls of DIY wills

Although it can be cheaper to prepare will without the expertise of a professional, it is also very easy to get it wrong ..

Preparing your business for sale?

You’ve put effort into making your business into the success it is so far, so on exit what are the things you need to do…

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Latest Legal Insight & News

Companies House – Starting to resume suspended services

Sep 17, 2020

Previously we have reported on changes to certain services at Companies...

Disputes between Executors – The Consequences can be Expensive!

Sep 9, 2020

The standard position is that two or more people (often all family...

Update for Residential Landlords

Sep 3, 2020

Landlords and Tenants will have been aware of the effect of the...

Virtual Weekend LPA Clinic

Sep 3, 2020

Would you like to learn more about Lasting Powers of Attorney? We are...

Employment Law Update – September 2020

Sep 2, 2020

We are pleased to provide you with the Herrington Carmichael employment...

Changing Terms and Conditions of Employment: An Employer’s Guide

Aug 19, 2020

As a result of COVID-19, many employers are considering making changes to...

I do, do I?! Would you consider a Pre-nuptial Agreement?

Aug 19, 2020

Now that the government have officially announced that wedding receptions...

An introduction to Herrington Carmichael Trust Corporation

Aug 18, 2020

For many years, clients have chosen to appoint solicitors as their...

Competition Law and Brexit: Some things to be aware of!

Aug 12, 2020

Now that the UK has formally left the European Union, we have set out...

Plot Sales FAQs

Aug 11, 2020

Where NHBC (or alternative warranty provider) deal with the warranty and...

Top articles & legal insights

Contract Law

Material Breach of Contract

What is a ‘material’ breach of contract by a party to a commercial contract? This is a critical issue regularly considered by the courts. What constitutes a material breach and what are the remedies?

Property Law

Commercial Lease: The Financial impact on Landlord and Tenant

Divorce and Family Law

Divorce in Lockdown: Can I get some discreet legal advice?

We have spoken to clients who are unfortunately experiencing some family issues, and would like to obtain expert legal advice, yet don’t know how...

Restrictive Covenants – The Price of Modification

Having identified that your land is burdened by a restrictive covenant and for the purposes of this article the covenant in question will be that only one residential building can be erected on the land. What do you do next?

Why is having a will so important?

It is entirely up to you if and when you want to create a Will, but it is important to be aware of the consequences of not having a Will.

In the Press

Portable Multimedia Limited, secures growth funding investment

Nextbase secures growth funding investment from Sandton Capital Partners on the 8th July 2020…

Winner: Women in Law Awards 2020

A huge congratulation to Danielle Bentley – Winner of the Lawyer Monthly ‘Women in Law Awards – Family Law’ 2020. This award is testament to Danielle’s hard work and commitment to family law.

New office moves in 2020

Herrington Carmichael has been busy planning office moves in April & May 2020 for both our Thames Valley and Surrey offices.

Award winning legal advice

We are solicitors in Camberley, Wokingham and London. In 2019, Herrington Carmichael won ‘Property Law Firm of the Year’ at the Thames Valley Business Magazines Property Awards, ‘Best Medium Sized Business’ at the Surrey Heath Business Awards and we were named IR Global’s ‘Member of the Year’. We are ranked as a Leading Firm 2020 by Legal 500 and Alistair McArthur is ranked in Chambers 2020.