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Award-winning corporate and commercial lawyer joins Mackrell LLP as its latest Partner

October 10, 2025

Mackrell LLP is bolstering its corporate and commercial team with the appointment of award-winning solicitor Neil Pfister, who joins as the firm’s newest Partner. Neil brings a rare combination of legal expertise and hands-on industry experience. Before qualifying as a solicitor, he founded and ran his own software company, gaining first-hand insight into the challenges […]

The never-ending holiday – What happens if an ex refuses to return a child to England and Wales?

October 3, 2025

The school holidays may be a dim memory but some parents may be experiencing a new challenge if their former spouse or partner has decided to keep their child overseas. This may be many parents’ worst nightmare, but there are many reasons why this might happen, including an ongoing dispute over who should have care […]

Mackrell LLP partner listed in the 2025 Spear’s Corporate Lawyers Index

September 18, 2025

Mackrell LLP is pleased to announce that Joint Managing Partner, Maung Aye, has been recognised as a Recommended adviser for Corporate in the latest edition of the Spear’s Corporate Lawyers Index. This is the eighth consecutive year that Mackrell LLP has appeared in the guide, which profiles leading advisers to high-net-worth individuals and business leaders. […]

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 […]

Mackrell LLP welcomes new Head of Commercial Property Team

August 20, 2025

Mackrell LLP is pleased to welcome Juliet Rayner as Partner and Head of its commercial property team. Juliet brings extensive experience to the role, having worked at DLA Piper and most recently Howell Jones Solicitors. She advises on a wide range of transactions, including sales and purchases, option agreements, conditional contracts, overage arrangements, landlord and tenant […]

Mackrell LLP strengthens residential property law team with new associate solicitor appointment

August 8, 2025

Mackrell LLP, a leading international law firm with offices in London and Birmingham, has appointed Amy Khalfan as Associate Solicitor in the Residential Property team as it looks to expand its offering. Amy brings over four years of experience and market expertise in residential property, having previously worked at several respected law firms. She has […]

Coercive control in high-value divorce under the spotlight after PN v SA judgment

July 16, 2025

A recent High Court ruling has brought renewed attention to the issue of coercive control in divorce proceedings, after a judge found that a multimillionaire husband had attempted to isolate his wife from her legal advisers. The case of PN v SA, involving a multimillion-pound divorce, has sparked wider concerns about how coercive behaviour can […]

Mackrell LLP advises Mangohojden AB on strategic acquisition of UK defence supplier

July 16, 2025

London, UK – Mackrell LLP has advised Swedish company Mangohojden AB on its acquisition of Slingsby Advanced Composites Limited, a leading UK-based supplier of complex composite structures to the aerospace and defence sector, from Marshall Group. The acquisition is part of Mangohojden’s broader strategy to build a group of European aerospace and defence businesses, in […]

On the horizon: Changes to Statutory Sick Pay

July 7, 2025

Changes are on the horizon for statutory sick pay (SSP), alongside a broader review of parental leave and pay. These updates are part of the Government’s wider plan to enhance worker protections under the Employment Rights Bill, which relates to Labour’s commitment to improving conditions for working people. Why is statutory sick pay changing? On […]

What does the Supreme Court decision in Standish v Standish mean for modern matrimonial finance disputes?

July 3, 2025

The Supreme Court’s judgment in Standish v Standish marks a pivotal moment for how English Courts approach financial disputes on divorce, particularly in high-value cases. The case involved a £78 million transfer of assets from husband to wife before divorce, seemingly for tax planning purposes. The Court confirmed that such transfers do not automatically become […]

‘Too new to speak up’ – Mackrell calls out workplace culture failing young employees

June 26, 2025

New research revealing a significant generational gap in whistleblowing confidence among UK workers should serve as a wake-up call for employers, warns Mackrell LLP. A study conducted by charity Protect recently reported that younger employees (18-24) are the least confident demographic when it comes to raising concerns at work. Joanna Alexiou, Senior Associate at Mackrell […]

Alison Green recognised once again in Spear’s 500 as a top expert in family law

June 25, 2025

Mackrell LLP is proud to announce that Alison Green, Head of the Family and Relationship Team, has once again been recognised as a Top Recommended Expert in Family Law in the 2025 Spear’s 500 guide. This marks another year of continued recognition for both Alison and the Firm in the prestigious guide, which highlights the […]

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