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20 July 2026

£336 Million In Unexpected Inheritance Tax: Why Good Intentions Can Still Go Wrong

Sydney Mitchell Solicitors is encouraging families to review…
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20 July 2026

Sydney Mitchell retains Law Society’s prestigious Lexcel accreditation

Birmingham and Solihull law firm Sydney Mitchell has successfully…
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8 July 2026

Probate fees to rise by 75%

Families dealing with the loss of a loved one are set to face…
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8 July 2026

Proposed Changes to the Company Directors Disqualification Act: A Guide for SME Directors

Running a business involves making difficult decisions every…
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7 July 2026

Family Life vs Criminal Convictions: What the Mark Nelson Deportation Case Means Under the UK’s New Immigration Approach

The reported case of Mark Nelson, a Jamaican national who has…
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7 July 2026

Government launches Phoenix Taskforce

The Government has announced a significant crackdown on directors…
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1 July 2026

UK asylum appeals reforms: What the proposed changes mean if you are seeking asylum

The Government has announced plans to make the biggest changes…
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