Welcome to Tariq Ahmad, Head of Family
We are pleased to welcome our new Head of Family, Tariq Ahmad. Tariq qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2008, having had a previous career as an engineer in the lift industry. He joined the Firm in March 2024 as Head of Family. He has experience in dealing with all aspects of family work […]
Talking ‘off the record’ and settlement agreements
‘Using a settlement agreement to bring an employment relationship to an end, and effectively wipe the slate clean, can be very useful. But, to start the conversation, employers need to be able to speak off the record,’ Sharon Hundal. ‘There are ways that this can be done, but employers need to take care and be […]
Dr Diana Rose Retires
Dr Diana Rose is retiring from the firm and legal practice on 31st March. Diana had been with the firm for just over 10 years, most of which as a partner. She qualified as a solicitor some 28 years ago, having previously had a management career at Boots. We will all miss Diana and we […]
Can I postpone the sale of the family home when separating?
When a couple separates, the value of the family home is often the largest asset that they have to divide, and it can also be the most contentious. This can be for a multitude of reasons, for example, one spouse or partner may feel emotionally tied to the house, or it may be next door […]
Tom Bodkin is running the London Marathon 2024 for Cynthia Spencer!
https://www.bmtclaw.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Toms-video-IMG_2682.mov Tom Bodkin is running the #londonmarathon2024 for the wonderful Cynthia Spencer Hospice Northampton. Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people living with a life-limiting illness in Northamptonshire. We are a proud supporter of the hospice and wish our Tom the very best of luck with the marathon. Please support Tom here:- […]
Packing for The Lewis Foundation
It has been lovely to have Lee and Curtis from The Lewis Foundation spend some time in our Northampton office this week. Well done to our lovely staff who packed 1300 care packs that will soon be delivered to cancer patients in hospital. Find out more about the fantastic The Lewis Foundation here:- https://www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk/
Free Wills Month 2024
We are proud to support Free Wills Month again this year. How does the campaign work? Members of the public aged 55 and over contact one of the firms of solicitors taking part in a Free Wills Month campaign during the designated month to request an appointment. The solicitor will help to draw up a Will that […]
The perils of a DIY will
‘Many people who opt to make a home-made will do so because they think they will save money on legal fees. Unfortunately, this can lead to problems and unexpected costs later down the line for the family who may be left to unravel problems at a difficult time,’ says Shannon Carpenter, a Solicitor in the […]
Networking with local businesses
Thank you to Your Business Expo for hosting a great evening at Northampton Saints. It was wonderful to meet so many other local businesses there and we are looking forward to meeting many more at the exhibition on Wednesday! Come and see us between 10am and 3pm on 7th February at Hangar 1, Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire NN6 0BN […]
£494,000 future income for Free Wills charities
During Free Wills month 2023, our Private Client department helped to raise over £494,000.00 for future income for the Free Wills Month charities. We are proud to be taking part again this year and hope to raise more money for charity. Those taking up the offer are under no obligation to leave a gift to […]
