The Legal 500 has published it’s United Kingdom 2025 edition. We are proud to announce that Reeds Solicitors has been ranked as a Top Tier criminal law firm, having performed even better than previous years. About the Legal 500 For over 30 years, the Legal 500 has assessed the strengths of law firms in over […]
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It was widely reported this month that several train companies have unlawfully prosecuted individuals by misusing the Single Justice Procedure and up to 75,000 convictions for fare evasion offences have now been quashed. This is shocking news and could have enormous consequences for the train companies involved, especially given that bills could, in theory, run […]
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As we approach the festive holidays, what should be a joyful time for everyone, can be very stressful for separated parents. To ensure the children can enjoy the festivities without any disruption or conflict, here are some practical tips to help you co-parent in the best way possible: Keep your children at the focus of […]
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If you are getting married and want to protect your personal assets (including property), business, or other financial interests, a Prenuptial Agreement can offer clarity and peace of mind. At Reeds Solicitors we provide practical, caring, and trustworthy legal support for drafting Prenuptial Agreements for couples in England and Wales. We help you ask the […]
Many people underestimate how demanding an exceptional hardship hearing can be. Once you reach 12 or more penalty points, you only get one opportunity to persuade the magistrates that a disqualification should not be imposed—so careful preparation is essential. The court will expect clear, credible evidence, and your case will be closely scrutinised. This article […]
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Whatever difficulties your family is navigating, if you are concerned that your child may be moved without your consent, a Prohibited Steps Order could provide critical legal protection. Our experienced family law solicitors at Reeds help parents apply for these court orders under section 8 of the Children Act 1989, tailored to your specific case. We […]
The Legal 500 has published its United Kingdom 2026 edition of the best law firms. We are proud to share that Reeds Solicitors remain a Top Tier UK law firm. We’ve made even more improvements this past year, reinforcing our status as one of the best law firms in the country. What is the Legal […]
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At Reeds Solicitors we provide caring and sensitive legal advice on Occupation Order applications under the Family Law Act 1996. We help clarify your rights to remain in your home or exclude someone from it, and guide you through the process with care and compassion. A relationship breakdown is traumatic in itself. Feeling unsafe in […]
If you or someone you care about is facing pressure or coercion into marriage, a Forced Marriage Protection Order (FMPO) can provide urgent legal protection. At Reeds Solicitors we specialise in assisting people across England and Wales to obtain FMPOs under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007. Our expert Family Law Solicitors provide compassionate, […]
Divorce is a difficult and deeply emotional journey for anyone. Yet, divorce as a Muslim in the UK can be even more complex; balancing both Islamic and civil law requirements. Understanding your rights and responsibilities under both systems is essential to ensure that your divorce is fair, respectful, and in accordance with your faith. Marriage […]
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Pets and the Law Ask the vast majority of pet owners, and they will tell you that their pet is not just a possession; they are members of the family! Historically, however, the law has treated pets as nothing more than property, but recent developments in the law suggest that there has been an attitudinal […]
Police handling of online posts has come under intense media scrutiny this month, after three senior police chiefs urged the government to reform the law. Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley warned that officers should not be used as “arbiters of Twitter” and called for a sharper focus on genuine “real-world threats.” The debate is […]
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Extended Determinate Sentences Previously people who were deemed to be dangerous but did not meet the threshold for a life sentence were sentenced, the Court imposed IPP sentences. These were introduced in 2006 but abolished in 2012 for being inhumane. The Extended Determinate Sentence (EDS) was introduced as the replacement to the IPP sentence. The […]
The Parole Process: Are You Eligible? Whether you are a Prisoner who has experience of the Parole process or whether you are about to commence your first parole review, it is an extremely stressful time. Therefore, it is helpful to understand the general process of the review and when those reviews may take place. Over […]
Eagerly Anticipated Reforms for IPP’s IPP sentences were introduced in 2006 with the aim of preventing offenders who were considered dangerous from being released automatically, even though the offence did not merit a life sentence. This meant that in order to gain release, they had to go through risk assessments with the Parole Board and […]
When couples separate, there is often a lot of tension about their child arrangements. What used to be easy conversations can suddenly become difficult. Some parents may be able to agree matters amicably. Sadly, there will be cases where the emotions are too high, relations strained and even discussing basic parenting turns into a complex […]
In England and Wales, pets, whether it is a cat, dog or a fish are considered in law under the Section 24 (1) and 24A of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973), or the Civil Partnership Act 2004 as ‘chattels’, similar to possessions such as a car or a piece of furniture. The courts […]
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Regardless of how long an unmarried couple have been together, there are no legal protections in place which will grant them automatic entitlement to each other’s property or to obtain financial support. It is entirely possible for one party, if they have no stake in the house and were being supported by the other’s income, […]
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Following a divorce or dissolution of a marriage or civil partnership, the Court must decide how to distribute the property of the people involved in the event that they cannot decide how to divide their finances themselves. The court must apply the statutory criteria set out in section 25 of the matrimonial causes acts [1973] […]
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Delays in the criminal justice system are scandalous. The 2006 case of Picton made clear that failing to deal with cases expeditiously brings the criminal justice system into disrepute. That principle has since been embedded into the Criminal Procedure Rules and Criminal Practice Directions, yet today we find ourselves facing a crisis so deep that […]
Adjudications, commonly known as ‘nickings’ are the procedures that occur when a prisoner allegedly breaks Prison Rules. Prison Rules were always Governed by what are called Prison Service Instruments (PSI’s) or Prison service Orders (PSO’s). However, in recent times we are seeing these replaced by ‘policy frameworks’. Prior to 31 May 2024, adjudication procedures were […]
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Nicola Maynard, Head of Prison Law at Reeds Solicitors, explores the “catch all” provision of an offender’s licence and the struggles offenders face when being recalled for allegedly committing a new offence. You can be recalled to prison for breaching a specific licence condition. There will be a standard catch all condition at paragraph 5i) […]