Month: January 2026
Preparing your house or flat for sale: A checklist to keep things moving
When you put your property on the market, it’s natural to focus on presentation – the photos, viewings and (hopefully) the offer. But I would say, the key to a smooth sale often comes down to something far less glamorous: paperwork. Sometimes delays are caused by missing documents, unanswered questions and avoidable last-minute surprises. The... Read more »
Employment Rights Act 2025: what’s changing, when, and what to do now
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (the “ERA”) received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025. It’s been debated for so long that it’s easy to lose track of what’s actually made it into law, especially as many changes will be phased in over the next couple of years, some will rely on secondary legislation, and a... Read more »
Outsourcing your legal support: a smarter way to stay protected, move faster, and control spend
January is usually when businesses reset: new targets, new budgets, and a sharper focus on what’s genuinely worth paying for. Legal support is essential, but for many companies (especially recruitment businesses), a full-time in-house hire isn’t always the most cost-effective or flexible solution. That’s where outsourced legal services come in. Our outsourced offering is designed... Read more »
A simple January check-in: are your contracts and website legals still doing their job?
January has a funny energy, doesn’t it? It’s the month where we’re all trying to find our feet again after Christmas, clear the decks, and set ourselves up for the year ahead. For business owners, that often means tidying up the practical things: pipelines, finances, staffing… and all those “I’ll sort it later” jobs that... Read more »
A practical guide to becoming a consultant lawyer in 2026
January has a funny way of shining a spotlight on what isn’t working. You may love the law; the clients, the problem-solving, the satisfaction of doing a job properly but feel less enthusiastic about everything that comes with “traditional” practice: the billing pressure, internal meetings, office routines, commuting, and the sense that your diary belongs... Read more »