Pictons will be running a pop-up legal advice centre within the Milton Keynes branch of NatWest, Unit 164, 166 Midsummer Blvd, Centre, Milton Keynes, MK9 3BA. The event will take place on the 12th of January between 10am and 2pm. Anyone will be able to pop in for an initial consultation with one of…
Pictons were delighted to present a fun legal quiz at a recent meeting of the Luton Town Business Club at Kenilworth Road. The quiz was light-hearted and tested the legal knowledge of the 45 plus attendees. Topics covered included wills, divorce, co habitation and business law. The content was well received by Business Club…
Coping with the death of a relative can be a stressful and emotional time. Hopefully, the following will be helpful to those who may be dealing with such issues, perhaps for the first time. This breakdown simplifies some of the process and includes guidance from the organisations you will need to deal with such…
A marriage is a joyful occasion that comes with a legal bond between two people who commit themselves to each other. But as many people will know, it typically involves a great deal of planning to ensure the day itself runs smoothly. As part of that planning there are quite a few aspects that…
The commercial real estate sector has experienced significant changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. As businesses adapted to remote work and fluctuating economic conditions, the landscape of commercial leases in the UK has undergone a transformation. The pandemic has reinforced the importance of flexibility in commercial leases. With the uncertainty of the business…
Pictons was delighted to host a BusinessMart meeting for members of ‘Tring Together,’ a body which plans and organises events and activities for the town, involving community groups, the business community, Tring’s residents and its visitors. The event took place at the recently refurbished Pictons office at 11 High Street Tring. Commenting on the…
On Sunday, the Pictons team successfully completed the very popular Herts 10k at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden. The Pictons team, comprised of Sarah Crook, Matt Colfer, Lydia Mills and Melissa Browning, who ran to raise money for the much-loved Rennie Grove Peace. This is a charity close to the hearts of many in the…
Back in June 2022 the Government published its White Paper ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’. This document has stirred much debate but unusually it seems to have fairly wide political approval. The Royal Assent of the Bill is unlikely to happen before the end of the first quarter of 2024 which would mean the…
Businesses need to provide a united front to their customers, employees and other stakeholders. Working together for the benefit of all involved is perhaps taken for granted by many. Sadly, disputes are relatively common between Directors and can detract from the prime purpose of the organisation. The basis for disagreements is quite wide, whether…
The 8th of October marks the return of the very popular ‘Herts 10k’ at Rothamsted Research in Harpenden. Voted one of the top-30 races in the country, Herts 10K is famed for its course and its community spirit. The event will see participants of all abilities take part in a 10k race. This year, the…