For many owner managed businesses this can be a tough question to answer given the owner is often the operational engine, sales force and the drive behind a business. It is a question that needs to be asked though and not just from a succession planning point of view, but also from a short…
Pictons Partner, Siobhan Rooney has been included in the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales for 2025. The List recognises solicitors and barristers who gave 25 hours or more pro bono legal assistance over the last year. The initiative is supported by the Law Society, the Bar Council, CILEX and all the major…
The pace of change seems to be accelerating at the moment. Technology wise we have the opportunities and threats posed by Artificial Intelligence, a new Government keen to make changes and deeply volatile international political and economic landscapes. In the UK we saw some economic growth in the run in to the year end,…
Lydia Mills recently attended a Veterans gathering held at 99 Jonathans Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes. As part of the Pictons commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, she guided attendees through the need for, and processes associated with, drafting a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). The event was part of a regular series of veteran…
“It has been 2 years since I last shared my views on my progress as a Solicitor Apprentice and it’s fair to say it has been a crazy two years. In February 2023 I was in my third year of university completing my studies for my LLB Legal Practice and Skills alongside working full…
Probate can be a demanding process, even if there is no dispute over the distribution and administration of an estate. However, in recent years we have seen a steady increase in the number of contentious probate cases. The origins of a contested probate case are varied but could include a challenge to the validity…
Government statistics are now showing that the number of company insolvencies in the UK has been increasing. Company insolvencies have increased during 2021 and 2022, with 2023 seeing the highest annual number of company insolvencies since 1993. Furthermore, company insolvencies in 2023 and in 2024 to September were at levels last seen during the…
As we look at the year to come we see a range of factors that will influence the residential property market. One of the more immediate ones is that at the end of March 2025 many buyers will see a lift in Stamp Duty on property purchases. This is driving something of a boom…
Pictons recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise that together Pictons acknowledges and understands that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, including the bereaved, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society they serve with their…
Welcome to the Pictons Newsletter for November 2024, offering a selection of brief yet informative articles as well as news about our firm. We hope you find the content to be useful. Click here if you wish to subscribe to our newsletter.