M&A transactions – company ‘title deeds’ – more than just a Register
By Chris Morgan, Corporate Partner On every company M&A transaction, the first and fundamental question is who owns the shares being sold?”. It’s a...
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Burnetts’ News
Here you can find out all the latest news on everything that we have happening at Burnetts. Below we detail our recent team news and developments for you, along with recent case news and achievements.
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Proud to support the Cumbria Farmer Awards 2026
We’re looking forward to joining Cumbria’s farming community at the Cumbria Farmer Awards 2026, celebrating the farmers, families and agricultural businesses that contribute so...
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Burnetts named among the North’s most recommended law firms
We’re delighted to have been named as one of the top ten most highly recommended law firms in the North in new client research...
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Redundancy Rights: What Employers Need to Know
Managing redundancies can be one of the most challenging issues for employers. Whether your business is restructuring, reducing costs or adapting to changing market...
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Our Commercial Property Team Supports UK-First Sustainable Nursery Development for kinderzimmer (UK)
Our Commercial Property team is proud to have supported its longstanding client kinderzimmer (UK) on the development of its pioneering new nursery setting at historic Ockford...
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Start your career in agricultural and private client law
We're recruiting new paralegals to join our nationally recognised Agri and Estates team, offering an exciting opportunity to begin a career in agricultural and...
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Employment Rights Act 2025: Why “Fire and Rehire” Is No Longer a Viable Option for Most Employers
By Anna Lovett, Head of Employment. For many years, where negotiations over changes to employment contracts reached a deadlock, employers were often advised to...
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What Happens to the Family Home During Divorce?
When a marriage breaks down, one of the first and most difficult questions is often what will happen to the family home. For many...
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Do Unmarried Couples Have Legal Rights? A Guide to Cohabitation
More couples than ever are choosing to live together without getting married or entering into a civil partnership. However, many people are surprised to...
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What Happens to the Family Farm During Divorce?
Divorce can be challenging for any family. For farming families, however, the issues are often significantly more complex. A family farm is rarely just...
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Farming Estates After the APR and BPR Changes: Why Estate Administration Has Become More Complex
By Rebecca Adams, Agri and Estates Partner The changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) from 6 April 2026 have...
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New HM Land Registry Reporting Requirements for Developers and Landowners
By Ben Crystal, Senior Associate Solicitor in our Commercial Property team The Government has introduced new regulations that will require information relating to certain...
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