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Transferring a Property

There are times when ownership of a property changes which does not involve the sale or purchase of the same. This could include situations such as a married couple living together yet the property is only registered in the one[…]

Written by Gail Anthony

Published November 12, 2025

  • Legal

Kirsty Henton-Naidoo

We are pleased to welcome Kirsty Henton-Naidoo to the Buss Murton team. Kirsty joined the Private Client team at our Cranbrook office in November 2025. Kirsty qualified as a Solicitor after training at a regional law firm during which she[…]
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Understanding Boundary Disputes and the Boundary Disputes Protocol

Boundary disputes can be a source of significant stress for property owners, often arising from disagreements about the location of property lines. Whether you are a homeowner, tenant, or developer, understanding your rights and the steps to resolve such disputes[…]

Written by Jonathan Manser

Published November 5, 2025

  • Legal

How to deal with a Trustee of declining mental capacity – Part 2

Whilst it can reasonably be said that the trustee with waning mental capacity can understand that they are a trustee, and what that may entail, and can understand that they are able to step down as a trustee, it is[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published October 14, 2025

  • Legal

Sales of property with an unwell Trustee – Part 1

When a property is held under a life interest trust it usually means one person (the life tenant) has the right to live in or benefit from the property during their lifetime. After they die, the property passes to other[…]

Written by Helen Batt

Published October 6, 2025

  • Legal

What are LPAs and is this Something I Should Have?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people (known as your ‘Attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf. This gives you more control over[…]

Written by Samiha Begum

Published September 15, 2025

  • Legal
  • Private Client

Parental Leave: Rebalancing the Scales

The UK’s parental leave system is under increasing scrutiny. A recent House of Commons report, “Equality at work: Paternity and shared parental leave,” argues that the current system is unfair, outdated, and hinders gender equality in the workplace and at[…]

Written by Richard McCulloch

Published September 4, 2025

  • Legal
  • Employment

Jennifer Goodyear

We are pleased to introduce Jennifer Goodyear to the Buss Murton Law team. Jennifer joined our Commercial Property team as a Paralegal in September 2025. Jennifer graduated from University of Kent with a joint Honours Degree in Law ad Politics.[…]
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The Importance of Lawyer Advice in Commercial Lease Agreements

Safeguarding interests for both landlords and tenants A commercial lease is often one of the most significant and complex contracts that a landlord or tenant will enter into. Whether leasing a small retail space or a vast industrial unit, the[…]

Written by Daldeep Jaswal

Published August 28, 2025

  • Legal
  • Commercial Property

The Employment Rights Bill 2025 – What’s New?

On October 10th 2024, the Government published its much anticipated Employment Rights Bill (the Bill). The Bill has gone through its 1st and 2nd reading in the House of Commons, and the Committee stage at the House of Lords. The[…]

Written by Barney Bose

Published August 18, 2025

  • Legal
  • Employment

The Arbitration Act 2025: A New Era for UK Arbitration Law

The Arbitration Act 2025 (the 2025 Act) marks a significant milestone in the evolution of arbitration law in the United Kingdom. Building upon the foundation of the Arbitration Act 1996, the new legislation seeks to make arbitration a more robust[…]

Written by Jonathan Manser

Published August 11, 2025

  • Legal
  • Dispute Resolution

Barney Bose

We are so pleased to introduce our newest team member, Barney Bose. Barney joins our Employment and Litigation team in Tunbridge Wells, bringing with him experience acting for both employers and employees in contentious and non-contentious matters. Welcome to the[…]
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