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Trainee Solicitor Reflects On Successful Twin Bars Event 2026

13/07/26

Stephanie Foulger, Trainee Solicitor in the Business Team at Kitson Boyce, recently represented the firm and the Devon and Somerset Law Society at the prestigious International Relations Twin Bars event. In this article, she reflects on what was a fantastic experience.

A month on from this year’s Devon & Somerset Law...

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Setting Up A Trust – Requirements, Consequences & What You Need To Know

29/06/26

Trusts can be a highly valuable tool as part of wider estate planning, offering an effective way to protect your assets and ...

Ellen DavisGraduate Solicitor Apprentice

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New Law For Cohabiting Couples In The UK – Proposed Reforms Explained

18/06/26

The Government is holding a consultation (which opened earlier this month), part of which considers potential new laws for cohabiting couples in ...

Heloise JohnsonSolicitor

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What To Consider When Making A Will

16/06/26

A Will is one of the most important legal documents you can make, as it ensures that your wishes are properly carried ...

Ellen DavisGraduate Solicitor Apprentice

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Why Force Majeure Clauses Matter More Than Ever

26/05/26

In the current commercial world, war-related sanctions, heightened geopolitical tension, escalation of tariffs, and cyber attacks have become frequent disruptors for the ...

Stephanie FoulgerTrainee Solicitor

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Does The Renters’ Rights Act Trigger SDLT Liability For Tenants?

08/05/26

Concern has been rising in relation to the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) and the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) regime, with ...

Layla HaslettTrainee Solicitor

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Fines For Landlords & Agents To Increase – Housing Law Updates Explained

06/05/26

On 1 May 2026, the Financial Penalties (Housing Offences and Breach of Banning Orders) Regulations 2026 (the “Regulations”) came into force. The ...

Layla HaslettTrainee Solicitor

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Branding & Trade Mark Infringement – Lessons from AGA Rangemaster v UK Innovations Group

05/05/26

Trade mark infringement is a huge risk when it comes to branding, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises operating in competitive spaces. ...

Stephanie FoulgerTrainee Solicitor

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Developments Relating To The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – What You Need To Know

30/04/26

As the sector prepares for the forthcoming changes under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA 2025), which comes into force on 1 ...

Layla HaslettTrainee Solicitor

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Rent Increases Under The Renter’s Rights Act – Guidance For Landlords

21/04/26

We have previously provided guidance for landlords regarding the changes coming into effect on 01 May 2026 brought about by the Renter’s ...

Layla HaslettTrainee Solicitor

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Renters’ Rights Act – Providing Written Information For Your Tenant

05/03/26

Over the last 6 months, we have reported on the Renters’ Rights Act (previously the Renters’ Rights Bill) and the impact that ...

Fiona HannafordPartner

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