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A Glimpse into the Trainee Journey: Meet Jo Lingard

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Jo Lingard shares insights into her training highlights, the Hughes Paddison work environment, and invaluable tips for aspiring trainees.

From Trainee to Equity Partner

Jennifer Allen
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Hear Jennifer Allen's Inspiring Journey from humble beginnings starting as a Trainee to building on her knowledge and experience over the years to eventually becoming an Equity Partner in April 2023.

Tis the Season to Gift!

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As the countdown to Christmas continues, most of us will be thinking about the big day and the presents we would like to give to our loved ones.

What many of us are unlikely to be thinking about are the possible inheritance tax (‘IHT’) consequences that could result from our generosity. Our Private Client team shares their expertise on this subject. 

Vendor Funded Management Buyout: a useful business exit strategy

Jonathan Rathbone
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Considering a Vendor Funded Management Buyout? Jonathan Rathbone, Corporate and Commercial Director at Hughes Paddison, explains the pros and cons to this useful business exit strategy. 

Meet the Trainee: Roanna Cooling

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We’re delighted to share one of our current trainees, Roanna Cooling’s inspiring story. Roanna's journey is a testament to the supportive environment we cultivate at Hughes Paddison. With her invaluable previous experience, she has seamlessly transitioned into her Legal Training Contract, laying strong foundations for a promising career.

Conservatory: Planning Permission & Building Regs

Shaughney Loveridge
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There are certain situations when you will need to apply for Planning Permission prior to the construction of the conservatory and / or obtain Building Regulations Approval before work commences and final ‘sign-off’ once it has been completed.

Why use an SFE member

Carole Haestier
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SFE is a national organisation of specialist lawyers whose 1600+ members’ aim is to support vulnerable and older people make the right decisions.

SFE was set up in the 1990s by a group of lawyers keen to promote and develop the needs of an ageing population. 

Rights of way - 3 common trip hazards

Andrew Turner
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A right of way is, in its simplest form, a right to pass from point A to point B, and back again.

It is a right that one landowner has over the land of another owner. The right is often (but not always) granted by a deed, typically a conveyance.

The grant should refer to a plan and will contain words such as: “A right of way is granted for the benefit of Mr and Mrs Neighbour’s property along the access lane shown shaded in blue on the attached plan.”

So far, so good. That all sounds pretty straightforward.

But disputes over rights of way arise all the time. Often, the dispute is not about whether a right of way exists or not but whether the right of way is actually being used in the correct manner.

Can divorce affect your right to remain in the UK

Jo Lingard
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Depending on your immigration status within the UK, a divorce, dissolution or in some cases simply the breakdown of a relationship can affect your immigration status. The impact and outcome will ultimately depend on a number of varying factors and need to be considered case by case.

Buying or selling a property with an oil tank- Essential Guide

Sandra  Wesolek
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Are you buying a property with a domestic oil storage tank, or maybe you already own a property fitted with one and are thinking about selling? If so, this article provides important information.

Essentially an oil storage tank is a container used to hold oil before it is used, for a domestic property the oil is generally used for heating the property.

It’s important to know and understand the type of tank and the pipework arrangement. Based on the location of tank and its use, it can be classified as a surface, above or underground tank. The materials used will depend on the intended use, the environment, safety, location, and other legal requirements. 

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