Blogs
Is your Will still right for you?
This Update Your Will Week (2 - 8 March 2026), Attwaters Solicitors is proud to support The Association of Lifetime Lawyers in raising awareness of the importance of having an up-to-date, legally valid Will. A Will is far more than a legal document. It sets out your wishes clearly, protects the ....
New opportunities, new pressures: navigating the AI infrastructure surge
Faster cancer diagnosis. Smarter fraud detection. More personalised education. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer emerging technology - it is embedded in how businesses and governments operate today. In the latest Attwaters’ Private Wealth Guide, we explore how AI is reshaping productiv....
The fallout from the Cass Review: what it means for transgender children and families
Families with transgender children continue to face uncertainty as NHS gender identity services evolve in response to the Cass Review. The Review, formally the Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People, concluded that there were significant gaps in the evidence....
Business contracts: 5 ways to help boost your cashflow
Late payments. Customer disputes. Scope changes. They can all impact your company’s cashflow. But there are ways to minimise the financial fallout. A formal contract with a customer or supplier can limit your risk and protect your revenue – but only if it contains the right terms and conditions....
Business law basics: are you covered?
Solid legal foundations are essential for business success. Whether you’re starting, growing or exiting a company, it’s a good idea to check that you’ve covered all the basics – especially if there’s been a recent change in regulations or your activities. Attwaters has been providing c....
Developers will have an easier time building on the Grey Belt
Planning policies exist to regulate development and ensure building is carried out in line with other national and local objectives. To prevent the expansion of cities into neighbouring countryside, Green Belt areas restrict development; however, in recent years, questions have been raised about th....
Great Ormond Street Hospital apologises to children harmed by orthopaedic surgeon
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has issued an apology after an independent review found that 94 children came to harm under the care of Mr Yaser Jabber, a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. This substandard practice involved incorrect diagnoses, inappropriate surgical strategies and missed identif....
Ground rents to be capped in major leasehold change
The government has announced a major leasehold reform package, including capping ground rents in England and Wales at £250 a year. The reforms, published in a draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill, could bring significant savings to millions. In this blog, we explain the changes and look a....
Inheritance tax changes: what farmers and business owners need to know
If you own a farm, agricultural land or a family business, you may already be aware that inheritance tax (IHT) rules are expected to change from April 2026. While this announcement has caused understandable concern, the key message is clear: there is no need to panic, but it is important not to ign....
Rebuilding life after a brain injury
A brain injury can change life in an instant, often affecting independence, work, relationships and daily routines. I’ve spoken to many clients who describe the experience as overwhelming. They are trying to cope with rehabilitation and family responsibilities, while also coming to terms wi....
Facing the aftermath of substandard maternity care
Maternity scandals making national headlines have sadly shaken the public's trust in NHS maternity services over the last 20 years. Families who should have experienced one of life’s happiest moments instead found themselves living through their darkest, asking why a modern healthcare system h....
Fix it, flip it: why renovating a property can make financial sense
Ready, steady, renovate! Buying a property that needs fixing up can be a great investment for both homeowners and developers. In our latest Private Wealth Guides, we revealed how the typical asking price for a ‘fixer-upper’ property can be around 10% lower than the national average. The c....
