Why the Distinction Matters More Than Ever Agricultural tenancies are not all the same. Whether land is held under an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (AHA) tenancy or a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) has a profound impact on security of occupation,...
We are pleased to share blogs written by our staff, talking about their job role, working at the firm and career progression at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors. In this blog by Juliette Kilkenny, she talks about her journey in our family law team...
Farming partnerships are the backbone of family agriculture in the UK. They allow land, labour and capital to be pooled across generations, enabling farms to grow and thrive in ways that individual ownership often cannot. But while the handshake deal and the...
Moving home is one of the biggest life moments - and often the start of thinking about what comes next. For one client, what began as a property transaction became a much longer and more complex journey than expected, involving a lengthy chain and months...
Expert reports are a common feature of divorce proceedings , even where negotiations are amicable, because of the importance of ensuring accurate valuations of assets. For example, the failure to properly assess pension assets or earning capacity can...
Selling a property can sometimes feel anything but simple. For one client, what stood out most wasn’t just the successful completion of their sale - it was how straightforward the process felt from start to finish. Working with Adele and Lynnette...
People have a fascinating reaction when you quote for a Will. There’s the polite blink. The slight inhale. The tiny grimace usually reserved for airport parking charges and artisan sourdough. “ Oh… right. That’s a bit more than I...
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors is delighted to announce that its Managing Director, Duncan Morter, has assumed the role of President of the Yorkshire Law Society from 3 June 2026. This prestigious appointment reflects Duncan’s longstanding commitment to...
When family is not the right choice for a property and finance lasting power of attorney. 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 this works well for many people,...
The right to paternity leave is one of many employment rights that were enhanced under the Employment Rights Act 2025, along with other tweaks to the rules for employers. Despite the misleading name, paternity leave is available to the partner of a...