If you have gone through the traumatic experience of losing a limb following a road traffic accident, you are likely facing a number of questions and uncertainties. Your immediate focus may be on treatment and recovery, but it is also natural to think about how your life may change in the weeks and months ahead. Concerns about your independence, ability to work and financial stability are likely to play on your mind. 

Maternal deaths in the UK have reached their highest level in 20 years, prompting renewed concern about the safety during pregnancy and postnatal period.

If you’re buying your first home, you’ve probably come across the term stamp duty early in the process. It’s one of the most significant upfront costs to budget for, yet it’s often misunderstood. Understand what it is, how much you might pay and what relief is available to first-time buyers.

Deprivation of assets occurs where a person deliberately reduces the value of their money, property or income so that they pay less towards care costs.

Deprivation of assets occurs where a person deliberately reduces the value of their money, property or income so that they pay less towards care costs.

Buying your first home is an exciting step, but the legal process can feel unfamiliar. One of the most important milestones you will reach is completion. Understanding what this means, and what happens on the day, can help you feel more prepared and in control.

April marks Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, a time to recognise the resilience of those living with limb loss or limb difference, while also raising awareness of the challenges they may face and the support available to them.

On 22nd April, Alistair McKinlay, director and deputy head of residential conveyancing, appeared on BBC Look North to discuss the impact PM Law’s closure had on conveyancing transactions.