Leathes Prior welcomes four new Trainee Solicitors to the firm
Leathes Prior has recently welcomed four new members of staff with the recruitment of Trainee Solicitors Chris Goodwin, Patrick Gibney, Kelly Stannard and Jack Horwitz.
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Leathes Prior has recently welcomed four new members of staff with the recruitment of Trainee Solicitors Chris Goodwin, Patrick Gibney, Kelly Stannard and Jack Horwitz.
Chris graduated from the University of East Anglia (UEA) in 2015 with a first class law degree before completing his Legal Practice Course (LPC) with distinction at BPP Cambridge. Chris joins the Corporate and Commercial Team, working alongside Partners Paul Warman and Richard Guthrie. He is a keen Norwich City fan, plays badminton and has recently taken up golf.
Pat graduated from the UEA in 2014 with a law degree before completing his LPC at BPP in Cambridge. Pat then worked as a Litigation Assistant for a firm in Cambridge, dealing with clinical negligence cases. Pat joins Leathes Prior as a trainee within the Residential Conveyancing Team, working alongside Associate Jill Wheeler. His interests include reading, attending concerts and closely following his two football teams – Celtic and Manchester City.
Kelly completed her GDL at the UEA and LPC at BPP University, passing both with distinctions. During her time at the University of Warwick, Kelly volunteered at St Oswald’s Advice Centre predominantly advising on welfare and housing matters. Kelly joins the Regulatory & Defence Team, working alongside Partner, Tim Cary. Outside of work, Kelly has a passion for history and enjoys baking and visiting art galleries and museums.
Jack completed his GDL in 2015 at the UEA and graduated with a distinction. He then went on to complete his LPC at Nottingham Trent University, graduating in 2016 with a distinction. Jack will join the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team, working alongside Partner Mike Barlow. His interests include football, tennis and competing in sailing regattas.
The firm is delighted to welcome all four trainees and wishes them the best of luck in their training contracts at Leathes Prior.
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Maternity Services in England: Recent Reports and What They Mean for Families
In a follow up to our recent article on maternity safety, Polly Langford, Partner in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team has written on the findings of the Ockenden Report and what this means for families.
Competing uses of farmland - what the new Land Use Framework means for your business
The Government has published the Land Use Framework – which DEFRA says is “a plan for delivering new homes, nature restoration, clean energy and food security." Rebecca Allen, Senior Associate in our Agriculture Team explains what this means and what to consider for your business.
Maternity Services in England: Recent Reports and What They Mean for Families
In a follow up to our recent article on maternity safety, Polly Langford, Partner in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team has written on the findings of the Ockenden Report and what this means for families.
Competing uses of farmland - what the new Land Use Framework means for your business
The Government has published the Land Use Framework – which DEFRA says is “a plan for delivering new homes, nature restoration, clean energy and food security." Rebecca Allen, Senior Associate in our Agriculture Team explains what this means and what to consider for your business.
Changes to qualifying period: Time to rethink probation periods?
From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period is reducing from two years to six months. But the reality is that the new law will apply to all employees who have already accumulated at least six months of continuous employment by this date. This means that now is the right time for employers to be reviewing their employment contracts and rethinking strategies on probationary periods.
Proposals for reform of cohabitation rights on the death of a cohabitating partner
Georgia Sartin, a Solicitor in our Property and Contentious Probate Team explores the government’s recent open consultation ‘a fairer end to relationships’ published on 5 June 2026, , in respect of the proposals for reform for cohabitants in the intestacy framework and 1975 Act claims.
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Who is accountable for maternity safety? The case for a maternity commissioner following the birth trauma inquiry.
The safety of maternity services in England has been under intense scrutiny in recent years, now, a national campaign has been launched for the appointment of a dedicated Maternity Commissioner.
What is the difference between a share sale and an asset sale?
When running a business, company founders and shareholders will inevitably, at one stage or another, want to consider potential succession options, the most prominent being an exit by way of trade sale. Hugo Persad, Trainee Solicitor in our Corporate Team provides an overview of what the difference is between a share sale and an asset sale.
UK GDPR Update: What the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Means for Organisations
While several updates under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 came into force on 5 February 2026, the next key development for organisations is still to come. From 19 June 2026, organisations will be legally required to implement a formal complaint handling process for data protection matters. This is a significant shift, placing greater emphasis on resolving issues internally before they escalate to the regulator.
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Selling a Probate Property: A Guide for Executors
Acting as an Executor can feel daunting, especially if there is a property which needs to be sold as part of the estate administration process. If you have been appointed as an Executor and you are unsure where to begin, here are some key things to consider.
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Leathes Prior's Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team Secure Settlement for Client
Kate Smith (Senior Associate) and Kimberley Nelson (Paralegal) were instructed in relation to a workplace personal injury claim, and successfully secured a five-figure settled for the client.
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New Restrictions to Charitable Giving: What You Need to Know
Changes to UK tax law regarding charitable giving took effect from 6 April 2026. Following legislative amendments in the Finance Act 2025-26, the generous tax exemptions associated with charitable gifts - specifically Inheritance Tax (IHT) exemptions - will be restricted to gifts to UK-registered charities. Ejike Ndaiji, Partner in our Wills, Trusts, & Probate and Charities Team explains...
Employment Rights Act 2026: The New Trade Union Right Of Access - Will it matter?
The Government has now published its response to the “Make Work Pay: Trade Union Right of Access” consultation which means we are now one step closer to properly understanding what these new access rights really will be.
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