How to protect your private equity in divorce settlements

Are Employment Tribunal fees coming back?

October 9, 2025

Eight years after they were ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, the Government is reportedly considering reintroducing employment tribunal fees. This is a move that trade unions warn would restrict access to justice for vulnerable workers and embolden exploitative employers. According to The Guardian, sources close to Government discussions say ministers are revisiting plans to […]

A Love Story… with a Pre-nup

August 27, 2025

News of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement has captured global attention, uniting two of the most high-profile careers in music and sport. The couple announced their engagement on 26 August 2025 via an Instagram post with the caption, “your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married”. The timing was notable too, with […]

When can I see the Will? A guide for families managing a high-value estate

August 1, 2025

The death of a loved one is always difficult. When someone passes away, there is not only grief to process but often a significant estate to manage, sometimes with complex assets, family dynamics, or international elements to consider. One of the most common questions we are asked is, “When will I be able to see […]

How to protect your business interests during divorce

July 11, 2025

If you own a business, going through a divorce can be far from simple. Your business and personal life can quickly become mixed up, often making the divorce process much more complicated. According to the Family Business Research Foundation, England and Wales is home to more than four million family-run businesses. Many of these will […]

Onboarding new starters in your company

July 8, 2025

Dealing with the onboarding of new staff can be particularly challenging for business owners, especially as laws and regulations change frequently. As your business grows and you take on more employees, it is important to tackle the elephant in the room: human resources. To improve the onboarding process in your business, there are some practical […]

Grandparents’ rights after divorce – Safeguarding relationships in changing family circumstances

June 27, 2025

Divorce and separation often have ripple effects that extend far beyond the couple involved, with grandparents frequently finding themselves cut off from grandchildren they love dearly. If you are a grandparent facing these circumstances, it is important to understand what the law does and does not provide when it comes to contact with your grandchildren. […]

Grey divorce – Unpicking a lifetime of wealth, legacy and complexity

June 18, 2025

Divorce is never easy, but when it happens later in life after years of shared finances and family life, it is less about starting fresh and more about carefully untangling everything you’ve built together.

Show up and win! Mackrell celebrates Senior Associate’s filmmaking success

June 13, 2025

Mackrell is celebrating the filmmaking success of Neil Emery, who has achieved film festival award success for his latest documentary film Show Up and Start: The Art and Life of Dorothy Ramsay. Not content with resting on his laurels, Neil has long enjoyed filming his fellwalking exploits in the Lake District alongside his busy day […]

Asset versus Share purchases – Which is right for you?

June 13, 2025

When acquiring a business in the UK, two common transaction structures are asset purchases and share purchases. Each structure has distinct legal implications, and choosing the right approach depends on your goals, risk appetite, and the specifics of the deal. In an asset purchases, the buyer acquires selected assets and rights of a business—such as […]

What is an anti-embarrassment clause and why should you use one when selling your business?

June 12, 2025

If you are preparing to sell your business, one of your concerns might be the potential buyer quickly reselling it for a profit. The buyer may know a specific third party interested in acquiring such a business or know how to rapidly increase its profitability and attractiveness to other buyers – knowledge that might not […]

Acquiring a UK business – due diligence is key

June 10, 2025

If you are looking to expand your business interests into the UK, acquiring an existing company can help you break into new markets and acquire the equipment, skilled workers, and innovations needed to boost growth.

Top legal considerations for companies being acquired

June 9, 2025

Selling your business to be acquired by another company can be an exciting, but also highly complex, process.

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