With commercial property leases, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA) plays a pivotal role, providing a framework that governs the landlord-tenant relationship. This legislation, applicable to England and Wales, offers security of tenure provisions, granting commercial tenants the statutory...

As the private rental market continues to expand, with approximately 4.5 million homes in England now being privately rented, it’s imperative for landlords to be well-versed in the rights and responsibilities that come with leasing their properties. A positive landlord-tenant...

With family law, navigating disputes can be emotionally draining and financially burdensome. The conventional court system often exacerbates these challenges, thanks to its slow pace and the rigid structure that litigants must adhere to. However, there is a more efficient...

Midwinters Family department have teamed up with Settify, a company that provides a secure online platform into which you can input information relevant to your case, prior to meeting with us. The purpose is to help minimise your worries, by...

If you have decided to separate, you will need to give consideration to your financial position. It may be that you own property with your spouse, have savings, pensions or debts that all need to be dealt with. You may...

I have a Grant of Probate – what do I do now? The issuing of the Grant of Probate by the Probate Registry is a critical step in the administration of any estate but there is still much more work...

What is Probate? Probate is an important process and places considerable responsibility on the Executor to get it right. Midwinters Partner, Mark Lynham (mark.lynham@midwinters.co.uk ), explains more: Probate is the name given to the process by which the estate of...

If you have sadly concluded that your marriage is at an end, you may well be ready to consider beginning an application for a divorce. Midwinters Partner, Lucy Webley (lucy.webley@midwinters.co.uk), explains more: The divorce process changed dramatically in April 2022....