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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of Commons report, “Equality at work: Paternity and shared parental leave,” argues that the current system is unfair, outdated, and hinders gender equality in the workplace and at[…]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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I’m Married/ in a Civil Partnership, Do I Need a Will?

The short answer is yes, everyone who has assets needs a Will to ensure your wishes are carried out.  If you are married or in a civil partnership and have joint assets with your spouse/civil partner, these assets will automatically[…]

Written by Sohret Haffenden

Published August 6, 2025

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Commercial Leases: The Importance of Break Clauses

A break clause is a provision in a lease that allows either the landlord, the tenant, or both to terminate the lease early on specified terms and dates. Its inclusion can have a substantial impact on the long-term viability and[…]
  • Legal
  • Commercial Property

Executors Beware! A Pensions and Inheritance Tax Update

We have just had the government’s response to the October 2024 consultation process, arising out of the changes to the Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) status of pensions announced in the Autumn Statement. The consultation process triggered strong opposition from the pension[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published July 29, 2025

  • Legal
  • Private Client

Do Listed Buildings Require an Energy Performance Certificate?

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) assess a building’s energy efficiency and are generally required when properties are built, sold, or rented. However, whether an EPC is needed for a listed building is a complex question. The crux of the issue lies[…]

Written by Kerry Carter

Published July 16, 2025

  • Legal
  • Residential Property