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5th February 2026

Protecting the Grandparent–Grandchild Bond After Separation

Grandparents often hold a cherished place in family life, offering love, wisdom and stability across generations. When family relationships break down through separation, divorce or conflict, their ability…

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Inheritance Tax Changes in 2026: A Guide to the New APR & BPR Rules

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is about to change in a big way. As of 6 April 2026, new rules will reshape how farms, estates, and rural businesses pass from…

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4th February 2026

Probation: why employers need to start to rethink their approach now

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to fundamentally change the employment landscape. One of the key changes relates to qualifying periods to bring an unfair dismissal claim.…

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3rd February 2026

Skilled Worker Visas Update

For international workers, the main work route into the UK is the Skilled Worker visa and in order to qualify for this visa, there are many rules which…

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2nd February 2026

The Renters Rights Act 2025: Your Key Questions Answered

The Renters Rights Act 2025 (RRA) represents a significant shift in the private rented sector. With the abolition of Section 21, all tenancies moving to periodic status, and…

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27th January 2026

Have you reviewed your Will in the last 5 years?

Have you reviewed your Will in the last 5 years? The start of a New Year is often the prompt for getting our plans in order. Yet many…

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26th January 2026

Five things to bear in mind when you attend mediation

In support of Family Mediation week, we outline five things to bear in mind when you attend mediation. These points may not come easily if you haven’t been…

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23rd January 2026

Family Mediation Week

What is Family Mediation? Family Mediation is a flexible and confidential process used to settle a dispute between two or more people following the breakdown of a marriage,…

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22nd January 2026

Day One Rights: What Employers Need to Know

The new Employment Rights Act 2025 will introduce a number of “day one rights”, which are protections that apply from the first day of employment, rather than after…

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Case Study

13th January 2026

Ellisons supports Morgan Marine Holdings Limited on acquisition of Fox’s Holdings Limited

Ellisons has advised Morgan Marine Holdings Limited in connection with its acquisition of Fox’s Holdings Limited, the parent company of Fox’s Chandlery Limited and Fox’s Marina Ipswich Limited.…

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