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We are proud to announce our successful Lexcel re-accreditation!

  We are proud to announce that our first year’s annual maintenance visit for re-accreditation to Lexcel England and Wales Accreditation has been successful. The Lexcel Accreditation is awarded for practice management and client care, so...

Crew v Oakley 2024 Recent caselaw on revocation by destruction and assessment of capacity

Following a three-day trial at the High Court, the case of Crew v Oakley [2024] has highlighted the importance of planning early for the future of your estate. Background: Crew v Oakley [2024]: This case concerned the late Carry Keats who destroyed...

Property News - Stamp Duty Land Tax

Property news.  The chancellor announced in her Budget statement that the stamp duty surcharge on additional homes will increase by 2% from 31 st October 2024. This measure increases the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on purchases of...

Walker v Goodman: The Use of Schedule 1 Powers

The recent Walker v Goodman [2024] case involving England footballer Kyle Walker and Lauryn Goodman has drawn attention to Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, which allows courts to make financial provisions for children whose parents are not married....

The Rising Popularity of Life Interest Trust Wills

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of individual and family finances. Among the various tools available for estate planning, Life Interest Trust Wills have gained significant public attention, especially from the MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis; who is a...

Introducing Resolution Together at Glanvilles: A New Approach to Amicable Divorce

At Glanvilles, our family department understands that divorce can be both emotionally and financially challenging. We know that most couples want to avoid excessive legal fees and prolonged court battles. That is why we are proud to announce that family...

Corporate Sales Stage 4, Completion

Following our ‘April Acquisitions’ four stage summary published earlier this year for the benefit of prospective purchasers of businesses or shares in a company, during September Scott Richardson from our Corporate and Commercial Department has...

Glanvilles' Resolution Together Service

Introducing Resolution Together at Glanvilles: A New Approach to Amicable Divorce At Glanvilles, our family department understands that divorce can be both emotionally and financially challenging. We know that most couples want to avoid excessive legal fees...

Corporate Sales Stage 3, Legal Documents

Following our ‘April Acquisitions’ four stage summary published earlier this year for the benefit of prospective purchasers of businesses or shares in a company, during September Scott Richardson from our Corporate and Commercial Department...

Corporate Sales Stage 2, Due Diligence

Following our ‘April Acquisitions’ four stage summary published earlier this year for the benefit of prospective purchasers of businesses or shares in a company, during September Scott Richardson from our Corporate and Commercial Department...

Corporate Sales - Stage 1, Heads of Terms and NDAs

Following our ‘April Acquisitions’ four stage summary published earlier this year for the benefit of prospective purchasers of businesses or shares in a company, during September Scott Richardson from our Corporate and Commercial Department...

We are proud to be taking part in the Chichester Legal Walk 2024!

On September the 10th we are taking on a sponsored walk to help support local free legal advice agencies by raising funds for Citizens Advice Arun & Chichester and Citizens Advice Havant. At the end of 2023, 4 million families (34% of all those on low...

Congratulations to our client Sean Watts

Congratulations to Sean Watts, a well-respected client of our Partner Jane Hodge, as he completed a parachute skydive jump at 13,500 feet over the weekend! We are proud to support Sean Watts and commemorate his bravery to take the leap in aid of our...

Glanvilles' welcomes a new addition to the team!

Glanvilles Solicitors are pleased to welcome Sapphire Mitchell to our Wills, Trusts and Probate team. Sapphire has joined the already well-established team as a Solicitor, working closely with our experienced Associate Solicitor, Erin Hunt. Sapphire and Erin...

Congratulations to our trainee solicitors, Joe Wicks and Jessica Pallone, upon qualifying as Solicitors and joining our well-established and experienced Dispute Resolution team.

Glanvilles’ are proud to continue investing in the new generation of solicitors. Joe Wicks and Jessica Pallone are our most recent graduates and have both received permanent contracts to remain with the Firm, specialising within our Civil Litigation...

Annual Summer Hog Roast

On Wednesday 19th June, we held our annual summer hog roast in aid of our chosen charity of the year,  Rowans Hospice .  Through the charity raffle we raised just over £400 on the evening, reaching a fantastic   fundraising...

Race to the King Charity Event

On Saturday 15th June, the Glanvilles team took on 'Race to the King' 2024's ultra and double ultra marathons, in aid of local charity Rowans Hospice. The Glanvilles team this year included Craig Rees, Mark Watson, Rebecca Prince, Sophie...

Finalists for Property Law Firm of the Year 2024

Glanvilles Legal Services are proud to be one of three finalists of the 'Property Law Firm of the Year' awarded by The Business Magazine - South East . A lovely and exciting evening had by all, and for the awards to have raised over £3,400 on...

New Rules for Separating Couples

Monday 29 April heralds’ changes to the Family Procedure Rules 1991 which will impact anyone wanting to make an application to the court in family proceedings whether to make orders in relation to child arrangements or finances. For some time now...

April Acquisitions - Stage Three, Legal Documents

During this month, Scott Richardson  from our Corporate and Commercial Department will be providing a four stage summary of the acquisition process for anyone looking to purchase a business or shares in a company. This article concentrates on the third...

April Acquisitions - Stage Two, Due Diligence

During this month, Scott Richardson from our Corporate and Commercial Department will be providing a four stage summary of the acquisition process for anyone looking to purchase a business or shares in a company. This article concentrates on the second...

April Acquisitions - Stage One, Heads of Terms and NDAs

During this month, Scott Richardson from our Corporate and Commercial Department will be providing a four stage summary of the acquisition process for anyone looking to purchase a business or shares in a company. After negotiating the terms of purchase...

Race to the King 2024 in aid of Rowans Hospice

Glanvilles LLP is taking on Race to the King 2024's ultra and double ultra marathons. We will be running and walking over the tough but beautiful South Downs terrain to raise money for an amazing local charity, Rowans Hospice . The charity is close...

EPC Requirement For New Lease Of Commercial Premises

Introduction This is the first part of a two-part article considering the implications of the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012 ( EPC Regulations ) and the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and...

Changes to UK Company Law - the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

Some of the changes to UK company law set out under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 ( the Act ) were implemented on 4 March 2024. Here we explore what you need to know and what the changes could mean for you. Why have these changes...