Fiona Mainwaring, Head of Wills and Probate at ORJ, explains the legal process when disputes arise over what happens to a body after a funeral Disputes after a family death are common – but not always for the reasons you might expect. A recent study found 40% of deaths lead to some level of disagreement […]

Family Solicitor Tia Bickley is passionate about cohabiting couples protecting their rights and safeguarding their futures in the event of separation. Here she discusses the options available to those people who want to live together while enjoying legal security. Despite numerous attempts to reform the law, what happens when a cohabitating couple separates remains a […]

Angie Parker, Head of Family at ORJ, looks at options available to grandparents if they are being denied access to their grandchildren When a relationship breaks down, the heartbreaking reality is it can lead to grandparents losing contact with their grandchildren through no fault of their own. Some grandparents who have been prevented from seeing […]

ORJ’s Head of Family Law has advised wannabe divorcees against staying married because of financial worries. Research by Legal & General Retail revealed 17 per cent of all divorces that took place in the last five years were deferred because of money concerns. Those surveyed cited worries over income and rising living costs, as well […]

Sian Wolstenholme, Commercial Property expert, looks at the risks and considerations of taking on an underlease. At ORJ, our team of commercial property experts are adept at offering advice in all circumstances, whether you are looking to buy or lease a building. One area in which you need to be particularly cautious is when signing […]

Zoe Smith, Head of Commercial Property at ORJ, explores the legal considerations around selling or leasing farmland for renewable energy projects If you own farmland in the UK, selling or leasing part of the land for renewable energy can be an effective way to raise cash and increase income. After all, rental yields per acre […]

Recently separated couples have been advised to plan the arrangements in respect of where their children will spend Christmas to avoid any hostilities and upset.  Angie Parker, ORJ’s Head of Family, said festive arrangements can often prove to be a flashpoint either during a divorce or in the immediate aftermath. Angie, who has almost 20 […]

Commercial law expert Patrick Tedstone was called into action when a UK Plc company breached its contractual obligation, leaving ORJ’s client with a £40,000 loss.  The British Plc is a world leader in aerospace and defence, manufacturing various systems and parts.  The Plc wanted to outsource part of its production and raised a £40,000 development […]

Georgie Phillips, Finance Manager at ORJ, explains the thorough measures the firm implements to ensure its clients’ money is secure and safe. As a leading law firm offering a wide array of legal services, we are often entrusted to hold millions of pounds belonging to our clients. Whether it’s during conveyancing between exchange and completion, […]

Zoe Smith, Head of Commercial Property at ORJ, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of bridging loans. Commercial bridging loans are very popular at the moment due to the turbulent economy and difficult mortgage market – and they can be a useful way of raising funds in the short term. Bridging loans are usually used to […]