Leigh Duncan Solicitors

01/10/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗱.

This lovely feedback captures what Roz brings to the process: calm advice, support when it’s needed, and someone firmly in your corner.

Nearly four decades of conveyancing experience help, too.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲? 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 👉 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗻.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸/𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀/𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴/

24/09/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹?

Most of us remember the big decisions: the house, savings and who should inherit what.But what about your photographs stored online? Social media accounts? A treasured watch or piece of jewellery? Who you would want to care for your children? Your funeral wishes?

These smaller details can make an enormous difference to the people left to sort things out.

And life changes. A Will written years ago may no longer reflect your family, relationships or circumstances today.

Our latest article looks at some of the things people often overlook when writing a Will, and why it’s worth reviewing yours regularly.

Read the full article 👉 https://www.leighduncan.co.uk/news/its-often-the-smaller-details-that-matter-most/

06/09/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘄? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.

When Natasha Bassett first contacted Leigh Duncan in 2021, she was 16 and looking for some after-school work experience.

This summer, she graduated from the University of Birmingham with a First Class Honours degree in LLB Law.

There was quite a bit in between.

Natasha returned to Leigh Duncan during her university holidays and, as she learned more, she was given more to do. Most recently, she worked as a Junior Paralegal within our Conveyancing team, supporting with documents, client communications and enquiries.

She also got to experience the things that are difficult to learn from a textbook: working with real clients, seeing how solicitors work and understanding the pace and responsibility that comes with a career in law.

Now, after several years as part of the team, Natasha is leaving Leigh Duncan to take her next steps.

For anyone considering a career in law, her story is a useful reminder that you don't need to wait until university to find out whether it's for you.

Natasha was 16 when she asked for an opportunity.

It turned out to be well worth asking.

Read Natasha's story: https://www.leighduncan.co.uk/news/thinking-about-a-career-in-law-start-before-you-think-youre-ready/

27/08/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮. 🧡

Lisa Cochrane joined Leigh Duncan in 2016 as the firm’s first employee, right at the beginning when Janine and Ingmar were getting the new practice up and running.

She joined as a Conveyancing Paralegal, but ten years in a growing business has a habit of expanding the job description.

Today, alongside her conveyancing work, Lisa helps with much of what keeps the practice running day to day, from office management and HR admin to suppliers and organising team and client events.

When Lisa reflects on the last ten years, it’s the clients she comes back to.

The families who return to Leigh Duncan. The people who recommend the firm to their children. The familiar faces who come back years later when they need help again.

“It’s people like that that actually make you realise that what you’re doing is good, that we’re offering a great service and our values are right.”

Congratulations on ten years, Lisa. 🥂🧡

20/08/2026

𝗔 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆

We’re delighted to be part of the summer edition of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 from Bovingdons.

Over the years, we’ve worked closely with the whole Bovingdons team on property transactions throughout Buckinghamshire, supporting clients through some of the biggest financial decisions they will make.

Property transactions work best when experienced professionals communicate clearly, work collaboratively and keep things moving calmly behind the scenes. It sounds simple, but anyone who has moved house recently will know it isn’t always guaranteed.

Thank you to Bovingdons team for including Leigh Duncan Solicitors alongside so many well-known local businesses.

You can read the full issue here > https://issuu.com/tbcpublishing/docs/bovingdons_spring_summer_26_

13/08/2026

𝗜𝘀 𝗗𝗜𝗬 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿?

For straightforward estates, dealing with probate yourself may be a sensible option. But it is not always clear at the outset how straightforward an estate will be.

Executors carry legal responsibilities, and mistakes involving tax, debts or the early distribution of assets can be difficult and costly to put right.

Understanding the risks early can help you decide whether to manage the process yourself or seek professional support.

Read more: https://www.leighduncan.co.uk/news/is-diy-probate-always-the-cheaper-option/

29/07/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁

We're looking forward to supporting this year's Beaconsfield Country Fair, taking place on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, from 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟰:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 at 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗱, 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻.

As a firm that's proud to be part of our local community, it's always a pleasure to support events that bring friends and families together.

If you're planning a visit, there's plenty to enjoy throughout the day, including:

🐶 Dog Show
🎶 Live music
🚗 Classic Car Show
🎯 Mini Golf
🎈 Children's Entertainment
🛍️ Craft, Food & Charity Stalls
☕ Cream Teas & Refreshments
💪 Tug of War
🎟️ Grand Raffle

With free admission and something for all ages, it's a brilliant way to spend the Bank Holiday weekend.

We hope to see plenty of familiar faces there. If you spot the Leigh Duncan team, please do come and say hello!

📅 Monday 31st August 2026
🕚 11:00am to 4:00pm
📍 Windsor End, Beaconsfield Old Town
🎟️ Free admission

28/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄?

Most business owners spend time planning for growth. Far fewer spend time planning for the unexpected.

If illness or an accident meant you were no longer able to make decisions, who would pay suppliers, manage payroll, speak to the bank or keep the business running?

Many people assume a spouse, fellow director or business partner could simply step in. In reality, it isn't always that straightforward.

A Business Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions on behalf of your business if you were no longer able to make decisions for yourself. It helps ensure someone has the legal authority to deal with the practical day-to-day matters that keep the business moving.

It's one of those things you hope you'll never need. But if the unexpected happens, having the right arrangements in place can make all the difference to your business, your employees and the people who rely on you.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼. 𝗪𝗲'𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀.

03/07/2026

𝗔 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 ☀️⛳

Last Friday, we were delighted to take part in the annual Business Connexions charity golf day in support of Wycombe Homeless Connection.

With temperatures climbing well above 30°C, it was certainly a warm day to be out on the course, but it was all worthwhile for such an important local cause.

Representing Leigh Duncan Solicitors were Janine Heil, Nick Bridger (Oakfield Surveyors), Josh Godfrey (Oakwood Estates) and Gavin Croxford (The Search Bureau).

Wycombe Homeless Connection provides vital support to people experiencing homelessness across Buckinghamshire, and we're proud to support both the charity and the work of the Business Connexions network.

A substantial amount was raised on the day, with the final fundraising total due to be announced shortly. Thank you to everyone who organised, sponsored and took part in another fantastic event.

We'll let Janine decide whether that pre-tournament golf lessons paid off! 🏌️‍♀️

01/07/2026