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8 June 2026

Proposed Inheritance Rights for Cohabiting Couples

Cohabiting couples may soon gain automatic inheritance rights…
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28 May 2026

Injured in a Solihull Road Traffic Accident?

Road traffic accidents continue to occur across some of Solihull’s…
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27 May 2026

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

By André Minnaar Immigration uncertainty in the UK is reaching…
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22 May 2026

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…
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19 May 2026

Sydney Mitchell appoints professional services specialist as Head of Marketing

Midlands law firm Sydney Mitchell has appointed Kelly White as…
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18 May 2026

Beware …Home Office issues updated Good Character Policy

Many people think once you receive the stage of being eligible…
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13 May 2026

Sydney Mitchell team running for Solihull charities

A thirteen-strong team from Sydney Mitchell will be lacing up…
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6 May 2026

Sydney Mitchell partner becomes Higher Courts Advocate

Gemma Whitchurch, partner in the Family Law team of Birmingham…
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30 April 2026

Earned Settlement Update

The government recently set out their proposals for a new earned…
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30 April 2026

The importance of good appeal preparation when you receive a Home Office refusal

It is both disappointing and heartbreaking when an immigration…
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