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Mackrell LLP strengthens litigation team as part of continued firm growth

January 26, 2026

Mackrell LLP has continued the expansion of its litigation and dispute resolution team with the appointment of Aaron Sharma as a Litigation Associate. The latest appointment reinforces the firm’s ongoing growth strategy, as it looks to recruit leading experts to its team of solicitors. He joins Mackrell LLP with wide-ranging experience in High Court and […]

Post-Christmas divorces: Separating fact from fiction

January 23, 2026

By Geeta Patel, Senior Associate at Mackrell LLP Christmas is often portrayed as a time when families get together and celebrate. In reality, however, the festive period can place considerable strain on relationships, particularly where difficulties already exist. Financial pressures, competing family commitments, along with heightened expectations and extended time together, can all bring […]

Said yes at Christmas? Start the new year with a post-engagement prenup

January 15, 2026

By Alison Green, Head of Family and Relationship Team at Mackrell LLP To some, it may seem a cliché, but there’s a long-held tradition for couples to get engaged on or near Christmas. What better way to confirm your commitment to each other than by making that all-important promise to be together for life, starting […]

Family solicitor says courts set clearer rules on emergency protective orders

January 12, 2026

New guidance on how family courts should deal with non-molestation orders comes into force on Monday, 12 January 2026, following publication by the President of the Family Division. The guidance updates earlier directions from 2017 and 2023 and reflects both the rising number of applications and a broader understanding of domestic abuse. Geeta Patel, Senior […]

Parents urged to check legal rights before taking children abroad at Christmas

December 17, 2025

Mackrell LLP is encouraging separated parents to think carefully before making Christmas travel plans involving children, as disputes over taking children away during the festive break continue to rise. With many parents hoping to spend Christmas abroad or visit family overseas, disagreements can quickly escalate where one parent objects to the children being taken away. […]

UK workers to get unfair dismissal rights after six months from 1 January 2027

December 11, 2025

According to reporting in the Guardian, ministers have agreed to advance the timetable for introducing new protections against unfair dismissal, following detailed discussions with Angela Rayner. The Government will formally announce in the Commons that the revised rules will take effect on 1 January 2027, providing protection to employees who have completed six months of […]

Families across England face longer waits as divorce reforms delayed, warns Mackrell LLP

November 17, 2025

Separating couples could be waiting much longer for change after the Ministry of Justice confirmed that consultations on divorce and cohabitation reforms are not expected until spring 2026. The announcement comes despite growing pressure from solicitors and members of the House of Lords calling for long overdue updates to family law. Meanwhile, families are already […]

Extension of the Acas Early Conciliation Period: Proposed Regulations

November 14, 2025

The Government has proposed a further extension to the Acas Early Conciliation (EC) period, increasing the standard timeframe under Rule 6 of the Early Conciliation Rules of Procedure 2014 from six weeks to twelve weeks. The Employment Tribunals (Early Conciliation: Extension of Period) Regulations 2025 were laid before Parliament on 4 November 2025. They are […]

Couples choosing pets over parenthood urged to consider pet-nups by Mackrell LLP

November 6, 2025

Mackrell LLP, an international law firm, is advising couples with pets to consider pet-nups to prevent ownership disputes, as more individuals in their twenties and thirties are choosing dogs or cats instead of starting a family. For many individuals, pets hold the same emotional value as children. The thought of separation can bring fears about […]

Mackrell LLP welcomes private client specialist to its expanding team

November 3, 2025

Mackrell LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Saira Farook as an Associate Solicitor within its growing Private Client team. She will advise clients on all aspects of wills, probate, estate administration and inheritance tax planning. Saira joins Mackrell LLP with a strong background in private client work and experience across multiple practice areas, […]

A landmark change for family law: Putting child safety before parental contact

October 27, 2025

The Government has announced a landmark reform to family law that will remove the long-standing presumption that it is always in a child’s best interests to have contact with both parents. This change marks a significant and long-awaited step forward in strengthening the protection and the welfare of children involved in family court proceedings. It […]

Mackrell LLP bolsters property team with the recruitment of an experienced Conveyancing Paralegal

October 23, 2025

Leading international law firm Mackrell LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Hidir Ince as a conveyancing paralegal within its Property team. Hidir brings experience across all areas of residential conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold purchases, sales and remortgages. Commenting on the appointment, Ben Gurluk, Head of Residential Property at Mackrell Solicitors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Hidir to […]

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