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Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG! Each month we'll sit down with a key member of our team and discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors.

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May 14, 2026Episode 2511 min

Ep 25 - SDLT Changes 2026: New HMRC Registration Rules Explained

Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Senior Associate Solicitor, Helen Appleby-Mitchell from our Residential Conveyancing team.They'll unpack the latest changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax coming into force from 18th May 2026 and what they mean in practice. Breaking down exactly what’s changing, who is most likely to be affected, and how these updates could influence the property market more broadly. They’ll also look at what it means for transactions currently going through and share some practical tips on how to plan ahead and avoid unexpected costs or delays.Visit our website: https://www.emgsolicitors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emgsolicitors/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emg-solicitors-limited/

March 11, 2026Episode 2422 min

Ep 24 - Unmarried Couples and the Law: What Happens When You Split?

Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Rebecca Dover, a Solicitor from our Family Law team, along with Trainee Solicitor Christopher Blackett.Together, they explore what really happens when an unmarried couple decides to separate, and why the law treats these situations so differently from divorce. Rebecca & Chris discuss the financial implications of splitting up when you’re not married, what options are available if a couple can’t agree on what to do with their jointly owned home, and whether being engaged makes any legal difference at all. They also break down Section 17, Section 37 and TOLATA in clear, practical terms - explaining what each route involves and when they tend to be used. They also look at what couples can do while things are good, before any problems arise, to help avoid disputes further down the line.There’s growing recognition that the law hasn’t kept pace with the realities of modern family life - especially for cohabiting couples. Resolution’s push for meaningful reform, alongside recent indications of Government support, marks an important step toward ensuring these couples receive fair and sensible legal protection.Visit our website: https://www.emgsolicitors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emgsolicitors/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emg-solicitors-limited/

January 26, 2026Episode 2326 min

Ep 23 - Understanding Family Mediation: A Better Way to Separate

Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Sue McArthur, Senior Associate Solicitor and Mediator from our Family Law team, along with Alice Pickard, an accredited family mediator from Mediation Associates. They explore what mediation is, how it differs from going to court, when it’s suitable, and how agreements can become legally binding. Sue and Alice also discuss flexible ways mediation can support families, from child arrangements to finances, and why it can be a calmer, more constructive route during separation.Visit our website: https://www.emgsolicitors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emgsolicitors/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emg-solicitors-limited/

September 19, 2025Episode 2230 min

Ep.22 - Education Law - Judith James & Sarah Jackson

Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Judith James Director, and an Independent Special Education Advisor from Education and Case Management Services, along with Sarah Jackson, a Director from EMG's Court of Protection Health & Welfare team. They'll be chatting about how families can make informed choices between mainstream and special schools, navigating ECHP's, understand their child's legal rights and what truly matters when supporting children with additional needs.Visit our website: https://www.emgsolicitors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emgsolicitors/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emg-solicitors-limited/

August 20, 2025Episode 2118 min

Ep.21 - What is a Professional Deputy? - Rachael Stabler

Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Solicitor Rachael Stabler from our Court of Protection Property & Affairs team. They'll be chatting about what the Court of Protection is, what a professional Deputy is, what they do and how they help their clients.Visit our website: https://www.emgsolicitors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emgsolicitors/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emg-solicitors-limited/

July 25, 2025Episode 2019 min

Ep.20 - Agricultural Inheritance Tax - Natalie Spedding & Nathan Maddison

Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Senior Associate Solicitor from our Dispute Resolution team, Natalie Spedding, along with Solicitor Nathan Maddison from our Wills, Trusts & Probate team. They'll be discussing Inheritance Tax Planning in relation to farming and what agricultural clients can do to protect their legacy.Visit our website: https://www.emgsolicitors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emgsolicitors/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emg-solicitors-limited/

April 25, 2025Episode 1915 min

Ep.19 - Diversity in the Workplace - Sarah-Lyn Strong & Josh Horne

Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Senior Associate Solicitor, Sarah-Lyn Strong, along with Trainee Solicitor, Josh Horne. They'll be discussing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and what businesses can do to make sure they get this right.Visit our website: https://www.emgsolicitors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emgsolicitors/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emg-solicitors-limited/

March 17, 2025Episode 1822 min

Ep.18 - House Purchasing Top Tips - Gillian Haines

Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by licensed conveyancer Gillian Haines from our Darlington office. They'll be chatting about some top tips to help your house purchase run smoothly and what you might not know is important when going through the conveyancing process.Visit our website: https://www.emgsolicitors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emgsolicitors/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emg-solicitors-limited/

February 12, 2025Episode 1720 min

Ep.17 - Resolution First: Keeping out of Court - Gemma Holmes & Eleanor Lucas

Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Director and Deputy Head of Dispute Resolution Gemma Holmes, along with Solicitor Eleanor Lucas. As part of our Family Law team, they provide some valuable insight and chat through the reasons and benefits of trying to keep family law matters out of the court system. They'll also discuss what being a Resolution lawyer means and how to best approach proceedings with other lawyers.Visit our website: https://www.emgsolicitors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emgsolicitors/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emg-solicitors-limited/

October 28, 2024Episode 1626 min

Ep.16 - Difficulties of Probate - Stephanie Rodgers & Natalie Spedding

Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!We sit down with a key member of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Senior Associate Solicitor Stephanie Rodgers from our Wills, Trusts & Probate team, along with Associate Solicitor Natalie Spedding from our Dispute Resolution team. They'll be chatting through the difficulties of probate and some of the ways you can prevent them, as well as what to do when you can't agree on what's best.Visit our website: https://www.emgsolicitors.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emgsolicitors/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EMGSolicitorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emg-solicitors-limited/