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What’s changed for landlords since 1...

Section 21 no-fault evictions have now been abolished. The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 27 October 2025....

11 May 2026

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Reasons why you’re not too young...

Have you ever considered a Lasting Power of Attorney but talked yourself out of it, thinking you're too young to...

23 April 2026

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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: What...

Following our recent article “An overview of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 ‘Fixing a broken housing market’ or a step...

7 November 2025

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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Key...

Implications for Lenders and Receivers The Renters’ Rights Act officially became law on 27 October 2025, marking one of the...

6 November 2025

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Ministry of Justice ordered to pay...

In Ms G Platukyte v Secretary of State for Justice (2025) the MOJ admitted their failings to make reasonable adjustments...

5 November 2025

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A brief guide to buying or...

Thinking about buying or selling a business? It’s an exciting step, but it can also feel overwhelming if you’re unsure...

19 February 2025

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Employment Newsletter: Issue 18

Our January 2025 Employment Newsletter brings you critical updates on legal changes and recent cases that could impact your workplace...

13 January 2025

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How the Autumn 2024 Budget impacts...

The UK’s Autumn 2024 Budget introduces several notable changes over the course of the next 6 years, affecting estate planning,...

31 October 2024

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Employment Newsletter: Issue 17

Our October Employment Newsletter features essential updates on critical legal topics that could impact your workplace policies. Here’s a brief...

1 October 2024

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Employment Law Newsletter: Issue 16

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Lightfoots Solicitors employment law newsletter. In this edition we take...

3 July 2024

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Employment Law Newsletter: Issue 15

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Lightfoots employment law newsletter. In this edition our focus is...

26 March 2024

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Employment Law Newsletter: Issue 14

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Lightfoots employment law newsletter. As we countdown to Christmas and...

19 December 2023

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Employment Law Newsletter: Issue 13

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Lightfoots employment law newsletter. In this edition we look at...

25 September 2023

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Employment Law Newsletter: Issue 12

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Lightfoots employment law newsletter. In this edition we highlight the...

17 May 2023

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National Conveyancing Week

Welcome to the first National Conveyancing Week! All this week Lightfoots Solicitors will be taking part in National Conveyancing Week...

20 March 2023

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The FCA’s new Consumer Duty –...

The FCA is setting higher standards for regulated firms to put consumer needs first, with the introduction of the new...

27 February 2023

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Employment Law Newsletter: Issue 11

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Lightfoots employment law newsletter. In this edition we look at...

15 February 2023

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Family Mediation Week 2023

This Family Mediation Week we would like to share with you some of the many benefits of mediation for separating...

17 January 2023

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Employment Law Newsletter: Issue 10

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Lightfoots employment law newsletter. In this edition we update you...

14 November 2022

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Employment Law Newsletter: Issue 9

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Lightfoots employment law newsletter. In this edition we consider the...

12 July 2022

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Employment Law newsletter: Issue 8

We are pleased to share the eighth edition of the Lightfoots Employment Law Newsletter, written by Head of Employment Law, Louise...

22 April 2022

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Major change to divorce law in...

This week saw the introduction of “no fault” divorce in England and Wales, allowing married couples or civil partners to...

8 April 2022

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Recovering commercial rent debt from 26th...

Next week the government intend to pass the “Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill 2021-22” which creates a new binding arbitration process...

18 March 2022

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The end of mandatory self-isolation. Next...

An important read for employers as we see the end of self-isolation, and other covid rules, in England today. In...

24 February 2022

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Employment Law newsletter: Issue 7

We are pleased to share the seventh edition of the Lightfoots Employment Law Newsletter, written by Louise Nunn and Lauren Blake. Issue 7...

28 January 2022

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Family Mediation Week 2022

This Family Mediation Week we are sharing information about mediation and five of the benefits it can offer to your...

21 January 2022

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Employment Law newsletter: Issue 6

We are pleased to share the sixth edition of the Lightfoots Employment Law Newsletter, written by Louise Nunn and Lauren...

5 October 2021

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Employment Law newsletter: Issue 5

We are pleased to share the fifth edition of the Lightfoots Employment Law Newsletter, written by Louise Nunn and Lauren Blake. Issue 5...

29 June 2021

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Employment Law newsletter: Issue 4

We are pleased to share the fourth edition of the Lightfoots Employment Law Newsletter, written by Louise Nunn, Alice Radford...

26 March 2021

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Employment Law newsletter: Issue 3

We are pleased to share the third edition of the Lightfoots Employment Law Newsletter, written by Louise Nunn and Alice Radford. Issue 3...

7 December 2020

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Employment Law newsletter: Issue 2

We are pleased to share the second edition of the Lightfoots Employment Law newsletter, written by Louise Nunn and Alice Radford. Issue 2...

17 September 2020

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Employment law update – furlough changes

A new law has been introduced, with effect from today Friday 31st July 2020, which states that furloughed employees are...

31 July 2020

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Lightfoots launch AI facial recognition system...

Award winning solicitors’ practice, Lightfoots LLP, will become the first UK legal firm to launch a digital ‘facial recognition’ ID...

16 June 2020

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The new ‘flexible furlough’ scheme –...

How will the new “flexible furlough” scheme work? The much anticipated update from the Government came out on Friday, ahead...

15 June 2020

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Lightfoots win ‘Best Conveyancing/ Legal Search...

We are thrilled to announce that Lightfoots are the winners of the ‘Best Conveyancing/ Legal Search Service’ at the Moneyfacts...

9 June 2020

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Employment Law newsletter: Issue 1

We are pleased to share with you the first edition of the Lightfoots Employment Law Newsletter, written by Louise Nunn and Alice Radford....

8 June 2020

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Writing a will… should you believe...

It is estimated that approximately 1 in 3 adults in the UK die without leaving a will. There are many...

1 May 2020

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Writing a will during lockdown

Our front door may be closed to visitors but our Wills and Probate Team are very much open for business...

30 April 2020

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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. What employers...

On 20 March 2020 the UK Government announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) designed to try and retain jobs...

8 April 2020

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Are you ready for the changes...

Employment law changes came into effect on 6th April 2020. Download our overview of the changes to employees rights including:...

8 April 2020

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Lightfoots win ‘Best Conveyancer / Legal...

On Wednesday 13th November at the Mortgage Introducer Awards in London, Lightfoots triumphed in the Best Conveyancer / Legal Business...

18 November 2019

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Lightfoots win ‘Conveyancer of the Year’...

On 28th June 2019, Lightfoots Solicitors retained their title as Conveyancer of the Year at the 2019 Specialist Finance Introducer...

29 June 2019

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Highly Commended – MoneyFacts Awards 2019

Lightfoots last night picked up 2nd place and the Highly Commended Award in the Best Conveyancing Category at the MoneyFacts...

12 June 2019

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Lightfoots shortlisted in the Mortgage Introducer...

Capping off a successful 2018, Lightfoots Solicitors has been shortlisted for Conveyancing/Legal Business of the Year at the upcoming Mortgage Introducer...

7 November 2018

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Lightfoots win ‘Best Conveyancer’ and ‘Best...

The Lightfoots lender finance team have won Best Conveyancer and Best Legal Firm at the SFI Awards 2018. The ceremony,...

2 July 2018

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Lightfoots nominated for ‘Best Legal Services...

Lightfoots LLP has been shortlisted for the Best Legal Services Provider gong at the 2018 What Mortgage Awards. Now in its 25th year...

14 May 2018

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Lightfoots shortlisted for ‘Best Bridging Partner’...

Lightfoots LLP has once again been shortlisted for Best Bridging Partner at the B&C Awards. The awards take place on...

27 April 2018

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Lightfoots help Masthaven complete fastest bridging...

The specialist bank Masthaven teamed up with packager TFC Homeloans and Lightfoots Solicitors to turn around its fastest bridging loan...

10 January 2018

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Lightfoots shortlisted in the SFI Awards...

We are delighted to announce Lightfoots LLP has been shortlisted under two categories, Best Law Firm and Best Conveyancer, for...

14 August 2017

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