Pathfinder is a reformed approach to the Child Arrangement Programme in private law children cases. It is focused on safety, trauma awareness and uses a problem solving approach. One of the key features of Pathfinder is its child-centric approach, which ensures that children are given a voice in the process, allowing their feelings and concerns […]
A year ago, Sydney Mitchell’s Family Law team unveiled its new divorce service Resolution Together – One couple, one lawyer for couples seeking a fast-cost-effective divorce whilst looking to work together and avoid conflict. To mark the one-year milestone, Emma Gray, associate in our Family team shares her thoughts on the impact and success of […]
With the Employment Right Bill expected to become law later in 2025, Emma-Louise Hewitt, partner and head of Employment Law at law firm Sydney Mitchell, outlines the key aspects of the Bill, and sets out practical tips to help employers prepare for the changes. What is the Employment Rights Bill The Employment Rights Bill is […]
A black tie charity ball hosted by local law firm Sydney Mitchell has raised more than £5,000 for local charities Solihull Carer’s Trust and the Marie Curie Hospice Solihull. Held on the 10 October at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, the event was “a marvellous evening and a truly enjoyable way to raise funds for […]
The Corporate team of top ranking, award-winning West Midlands law firm Sydney Mitchell has reported strong corporate deals activity for the first half of 2025, with completed deals value totalling in excess of £20million. The deals completed since January this year span a range of sectors including hospitality, leisure and retail, with specific transactions including […]
The latest Legal 500 rankings have named five Sydney Mitchell Partners as leading partners in their respective legal fields of expertise. Legal 500 is the world’s leading legal services benchmarking platform. Based on independent research against a broad range of legal practice area competencies, legal expertise, industry sector expertise and client satisfaction metrics, the annual […]
Meet our Dementia Friends Every September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and in 2025, World Alzheimer’s Day is on 21st September. In recognition of these important annual events and the thousands of people across the UK and world affected by the disease, we spoke to Shelley Collingbourne, Partner at Sydney Mitchell and a specialist Wills Trusts […]
Businesses employing illegal migrant workers face fines of up to £60,000 per illegal worker under UKVI’s intensified clampdown on large scale abuse of the UK’s immigration legal system, with reports of increased numbers of unannounced compliance visits by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) investigators. UKVI is growing increasingly tough on illegal working and clamping down on […]
Local law firm Sydney Mitchell has reached a milestone in its professional development strategy to empower the firm’s next generation of lawyers. The top ranking, award-winning West Midlands firm developed an innovative, transparent career progression pathway for its lawyers that includes traditional routes to career progression, alongside less traditional but equally recognised professional development, such […]
Estate planning can be tricky at the best of times, but for blended families, determining who will inherit a parent’s estate can be complex, as it often involves balancing the interests of biological children, stepchildren, and the surviving spouse. In the UK, the inheritance rights of stepchildren are not automatically guaranteed, and proactive steps have […]