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Borneo Martell Turner Coulston is delighted to announce the opening of our new London office on Monday 14th September 2026. Modern, centrally located and easily

We are delighted to continue our support of Northamptonshire County Cricket Team and sponsor this award. We are looking forward to special evening celebrating the

We were delighted to be invited to celebrate a fantastic achievement for Northampton Saints and getting the chance to have some photos taken with the

We are proud to be ranked #1 locally on Review Solicitors for Housing & Property, Commercial Property, Wills, Trusts & Probate, Company & Commercial, Employment

We are pleased to have joined with other local organisations across our county in signing the Women’s Charter. Our business as well as many of

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is often set up with the assumption that a close family member is the best person to act. While

Congratulations to our Admin Assistant, Grace Redshaw who recently competed for Team England in the Dance World Cup held in Dublin. The Dance World Cup

Lying about your finances during a divorce or dissolution rarely stays hidden. When it emerges, it often changes the entire course of proceedings.  What begins

If you run your own business, it is likely to be one of your most valuable assets and often your family’s main source of income.

We received another reminder of how lovely our clients are! An incredibly thoughtful and beautiful gesture from one of our residential property clients has brightened

We were delighted to be the Match Ball Sponsor for the Northamptonshire Steelbacks’ recent win over Worcestershire Rapids.  The Steelbacks won by 6 wickets (DLS

If you are buying a property, you will probably already have considered your finances in depth. However, as well as satisfying yourself that youcan afford

Pensions have long played an important role in estate planning. Unlike most other assets, pension funds have generally fallen outside the scope of inheritance tax

Solar panels play a key role in the move to greener energy with the Government proposing all new build properties should have them by 2027.

Dealing with a volatile or abusive relationship is an incredibly isolating experience. If you are living in fear of a partner, ex-partner, or family member,

Navigating the private rental market can be a challenge, especially if you find yourself at the mercy of an unscrupulous letting agency acting as intermediary

Our amazing private client raised more than £3,000 during Will aid 2025! Together, participating solicitors have so far helped raise over £810,000 for the partner

Obtaining probate is often seen as a straightforward administrative process, but it can be far more complex than many people expect. Common assumptions about how

The UK government’s latest proposed reforms to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations represents one of the most significant shifts in housing policy in recent years.

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a valuable legal document that allows you to appoint trusted people (your attorneys) to make decisions on your

Celebrating International Women’s Day! Pictured are some of the women at our firm. We’re all proud to share our knowledge, offer friendship, work in collaboration; supporting

We’re excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the @Northamptonshire Business Exhibition on 19th March at Wicksteed Park, Kettering. Come along from 10am

We are excited to be part of  Free Wills Month next month.  Free Wills Month is your chance to get a free Will whilst choosing

If you have a blended family, making a will is an important opportunity to put clear and effective arrangements in place for your loved ones.

Buying off plan involves buying a house or apartment before it has been built. In most cases, you will have to rely on architect’s plans,

Many people take out a lasting power of attorney (LPA), nominating someone they trust to manage their property and financial affairs and another for their

A company’s share structure reflects the way ownership is divided among its shareholders, together with the rights that attach to each share. For an SME,

Christmas Opening – Please note that our offices will be closed from 5pm on the 23rd December 2025 until 9am on Friday 2nd January 2026. 

Prenups – only for celebrities, or sensible and practical? Most of us have heard of high-profile celebrities who have signed pre-nuptial agreements, more informally described

The November 2025 Budget was the subject of much speculation in the press with rumours of major changes to stamp duty and the introduction of

Our offices started to get into the Christmas spirit today, taking part in Save the Children’s annual Christmas Jumper Day.   Thanks to everyone who took

Well done to our Private Client team who helped to raise £114,150 of future income for Free Wills charities including Royal British Legion, NSPCC, Lifeboats,

It is a common misapprehension that if you live with someone long enough, your relationship transforms into a ‘common law marriage’ and you acquire the

Today, we pause to reflect and honour the service men and women who gave their lives for our freedom.We will remember them

We are delighted to welcome Nishita Bhudia to our Residential Conveyancing team in Northampton.  Nishita is a highly regarded Licensed Conveyancer, with more than 10

If you are contemplating ending a civil partnership, there will be many things to consider as you seek to build new lives separately. While the

After over 40 years in the legal profession, and over 21 years here at the firm, we said goodbye to Audrey Clawson yesterday.  Best wishes

When thinking about your will and estate planning, you need to consider not only how much you leave to your loved ones, but how and

We have pledged our support to eight charities by signing up to the annual Will Aid campaign again this year. We have been a part

We’re delighted to welcome Beresford Kennedy to the firm as head of our family department. Having worked both as a barrister, working in Chambers and

Family relationships can be complicated, and estrangement is sadly more common than many realise. Whether the breakdown is the result of a long-standing family rift,

If you are thinking about separating, or currently going through a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, you may be wondering what happens to

We’re excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Business Exhibition on 11th September at Cinch Stadium Franklin’s Garden

The role of a Health and Welfare LPA when making decisions for someone in hospital When a loved one is admitted to hospital and lacks

When going through a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, there are many important things to consider and one area that often requires careful

Managing Partner, Clare de Banke was delighted to meet Jayne Owens from British Red Cross to receive a certificate on behalf of the firm for

Seven property scams, and how to avoid them Fraud is on the rise in all areas of our lives, and unfortunately property is no exception.

Congratulations to Ella King on completing SQA Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law & Practice. “After two years of hard work, studying full time, whilst

Well done to our Colour runners! Team BMTC dusted off their running shoes for a very worthy cause – Cynthia Spencer Hospice The Colour Run run

Well done to our Private Client team who donated their time to Will Aid 2024.  We were the fifth highest donating firm in the East

Setting up a trust can be one of the most effective ways to protect your assets and ensure they are distributed according to your wishes.

We were delighted to be one of the sponsors again this year, as Dingley Races kicked off the 2025 point-to-point season. Point to point meetings take

In order to agree the financial settlement when you obtain a divorce or dissolution of your financial settlement, you will need to provide details and

When your commercial landlord grants you a lease, you can expect to use the property to carry on your business without interruption. However, your landlord

We are thrilled that Northampton’s Chronicle & Echo have featured Tim Vaughan’s incredible achievement, as he approaches fifty years on the roll of solicitors. We

International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues impacting women’s advancement. Since 1911, IWD belongs

Northamptonshire Business Exhibition is at Wicksteed Park in Kettering today, 6th March 2025 10.00am to 3pm. The exhibition is open to both members of Northamptonshire

Free Wills month launches today and this is your chance to get a free Will whilst choosing to support a charity by leaving a gift

We’re excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce Business Exhibition on Thursday 6th March at Wicksteed Park, NN15

If you have been presented with a prenuptial agreement (often called a ‘prenup’) hopefully this is not a surprise to you, as it is now