Graeme Kirk

Often, parents stretch their family budget to make their children’s private school education a priority, so the imminent introduction of VAT on school fees from January 2025 will hit hard. In some cases, this may mean having to make important decisions about whether parents can commit to a private education throughout their childhood. Where do…

As one of the most popular seasons for wedding proposals approaches, couples are being reminded to factor pre-nuptials into their plans well ahead of the big day. No longer associated with the rich and famous, people from all walks of life and finance levels are entering into nuptial agreements. And often it’s not the couples…

Pets are often an important member of a family and therefore their care and who will look after them when a couple separates can often be a problem. Parties may wish to share a pet so that the dog, for example lives, with them both. Parties will need to consider if they share the costs…

This article, by Kristian Tyler-Creed in our Contentious Trusts and Probate team, aims to shed light on the intricacies of conditional gifts, so you are well prepared if you choose to include them in your Will

If you have entered into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement abroad and have subsequently moved to England/Wales after the marriage, or indeed if you acquire assets abroad having already entered into a nuptial agreement, you should consider seeking legal advice.

An Ipswich law firm put sixth form students’ artwork on display to raise £18,000 for a special educational needs learning centre. The ‘Painting for Change’ initiative, created by Ellisons Solicitors, invited more than 60 art students at One Sixth Form College in Ipswich to produce work on the theme of ‘Connections’, with each chosen piece being allocated a dedicated…

The 29th April 2024 marks a significant turning point in all family law cases, in particular where potential court proceedings are being discussed as an option for the client. Gone are the days where clients only have a choice of the traditional “solicitor negotiation” route or issuing court proceedings. There are a wide range of ways…

Seven-figure settlement for passenger who suffered life-threatening injuries in Suffolk road traffic accident Ellisons Solicitors represented a claimant who was left with multiple serious injuries following a road traffic accident in Suffolk, helping them to recover a seven-figure sum in compensation. Our client was a front seat passenger of a car which was involved in…

Following the news that Gordon Ramsey has found himself in an unenviable position, in that his vacant London pub has become occupied by squatters. These squatters vow to remain and have boarded up the windows and put up a “legal warning” outlining their occupation of the pub.  So, what do you do when you get…

With the government’s strategy to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, it estimates that there will be a need for around 300,000 public charging points for the charging of electric vehicles.  Legal Director, Wendy Martin details the provision that needs to be considered carefully by landowners who are considering the installation of…

Following the Government’s announcement over Public Sector wage rises, the Government stated that it would be funding these rises through increases in visa fees. On 4th October 2023, the Home Office increased visa fees across a wide range of immigration routes into the UK and some of the fees increased by between 15% – 20%.…

There have been a number of County Court judgments on the issue of using cheques to return a deposit in anticipation of serving a valid Section 21 notice. The judgment in Richworth Ltd v Billingham (2023) EW Misc 8 (CC), which is binding on itself and all lower Courts, is the latest appeal judgment on…