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Probate fees to rise by 75%

Families dealing with the loss of a loved one are set to face a significant increase in the cost of obtaining probate, or grant of Letters of Administration, where someone has died without leaving a Will. The Ministry of Justice confirmed that the court fee for applying for a Grant of Representation will increase from […]

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

Running a business involves making difficult decisions every day. Most directors will never face disqualification proceedings, but when a business experiences financial pressure, understanding your legal responsibilities becomes increasingly important. The Government has announced proposals to strengthen the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 as part of wider reforms intended to improve confidence in the insolvency […]

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 lived in the UK for more than 23 years and now faces deportation despite having five British children, has once again brought into sharp focus the difficult balance between immigration control and the right to family life. According to reports, Mr Nelson arrived in […]

Government launches Phoenix Taskforce

The Government has announced a significant crackdown on directors who misuse insolvency procedures, launching a dedicated Abusive Phoenixism Taskforce to investigate companies suspected of deliberately avoiding debts and tax liabilities through repeat insolvencies. Backed by £25 million of funding over the next five years, the new 50-person team within the Insolvency Service will investigate suspicious […]

Historic law firm Sydney Mitchell appoints new partner

Commercial property law expert Ben Lyons has joined Midlands law firm Sydney Mitchell as a partner. Having practised across the West Midlands since 2011, he joins Sydney Mitchell from Knights LLP (formerly Thursfields Solicitors) where he was a Senior Associate in the Commercial Real Estate team based at the Solihull office. As Commercial Property partner […]

Proposed Inheritance Rights for Cohabiting Couples

Cohabiting couples may soon gain automatic inheritance rights under proposals being considered by the Ministry of Justice, representing one of the most significant reforms to family and succession law in recent years. Under the plans, individuals in long-term cohabiting relationships would be entitled to inherit under the rules of intestacy in the same way as […]

Sydney Mitchell advises Hiatt Hardware Group on purchase of luxury bathroom brand

The Corporate and Commercial team of Midlands law firm Sydney Mitchell has advised Hiatt Hardware Group on its strategic acquisition of Lakes Bathrooms and Lakes Showering Spaces, including cross border elements within the group structure. The firm’s team acting for Hiatt was led by Roy Colaba, partner and head of the Birmingham-based Corporate and Commercial […]

Immigration Uncertainty Is Rising Fast — Why Individuals Cannot Afford to Wait

By André Minnaar Immigration uncertainty in the UK is reaching a critical point — and for many individuals and families, the consequences of waiting too long to act could be significant. Recent headlines have highlighted two major developments: a growing backlog in immigration and asylum appeals, and record numbers of people applying for British citizenship […]

UK Net Migration Falls to Lowest Level Since 2021 – What Does This Mean for Individuals and Families?

By Andre Minnaar, Head of Immigration New figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that net migration to the UK fell to 171,000 in 2025, the lowest level since 2021. While political headlines may focus on falling migration numbers, for many individuals and families already living in the UK — or planning […]

Sydney Mitchell appoints professional services specialist as Head of Marketing

Midlands law firm Sydney Mitchell has appointed Kelly White as Head of Marketing as part of the firm’s continued investment in brand development, client engagement, and long-term growth. Kelly joins Sydney Mitchell with more than two decades of experience spanning legal, professional services and commercial marketing. She has built a strong reputation for delivering strategic […]

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