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McHale & Co strengthens real estate team with senior appointment as growth accelerates
McHale & Co has bolstered its 32-strong real estate team with the appointment of experienced...
Paint Altrincham Blue 2025
In November McHale & Co proudly participated in the Paint Altrincham Blue initiative in...
Air Ambulance Week – Today’s Supporter, Tomorrow’s Lifesaver!
By Fergus Dalgarno, Head of Bike Legal at McHale & Co Solicitors Air Ambulance week ran from 8th September to 14th September this year, a week where there were many events to bring the 21 individual Air Ambulance Charities into the public eye and remind us...
Buying at an Auction: A Step-by-Step Guide for Property Investors
By Nicole Frankiewicz, Trainee Solicitor Property auctions can be an excellent way for investors to secure opportunities quickly – sometimes even below market value. But auctions also carry risks, and once the hammer falls, there’s no turning back. To help you...
The Hidden Costs in Commercial Property Deals – and How to Avoid Them
By Nicole Frankiewicz, Trainee Solicitor When it comes to commercial property deals, the headline numbers are just the beginning. Whether you're buying, leasing, or selling, it’s the hidden costs - the ones that don’t show up on page one of the contract - that can...
Disabled Persons Trusts: What the Angela Rayner Case Reveals About Getting It Wrong
By Susie Roberts, Head of Wills and Estate Planning, Solicitor, STEP Associate When Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner was reported to have underpaid £40,000 in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), the headlines weren’t about tax avoidance - they were about a trust created...
Buying a Property with Someone Else? Why a Declaration of Trust Is Crucial
Purchasing property with another person, whether a partner, friend, or family member, is an exciting milestone. But amidst the excitement, it’s essential to protect your financial interests and clarify ownership arrangements. That’s where a Declaration of Trust...
Delayed diagnosis of renal cancer claim settled for £28,500
Nimish Patel, our Head of Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence recently settled a claim where there was a significant delay in diagnosing the tumour. Renal cancers typically grow at 0.35cm per year. The Claimant’s lesion was 5cm before it was identified. An earlier...
Whiplash Reforms: Are Road Crash Victims Getting a Fair Deal?
It’s Injury Awareness Week, and we are shining a light on an issue that often gets overlooked – what really happens when someone suffers a whiplash injury in a road traffic accident? Whiplash might sound minor, but these injuries can be painful, long-lasting, and...
Big Changes Coming to Inheritance Tax Relief for Business and Agricultural Property – Act Before April 2026
From 6 April 2026, the Government will reform the generous Inheritance Tax (IHT) reliefs currently available on qualifying business and agricultural property. Key changes: Up to £1 million of combined qualifying business and agricultural property will still attract...
Tripping Accident – £90,000 settlement achieved
Malcolm, our Senior Personal Injury Solicitor, and Adam, our Managing Director, recently acted for a client who was involved in a tripping accident near to her house in 2023. The local council initially denied liability stating that the council had regularly inspected...
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