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Bishop & Sewell LLP We’re a Central London law firm – with an international reach – specialising in personal, property and commercial legal matters.

To gain successful outcomes for our clients by going the extra mile.

"We're on the road to reform" - but are we any closer to our destination?Two years on from the Leasehold and Freehold Re...
19/10/2026

"We're on the road to reform" - but are we any closer to our destination?

Two years on from the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, the pace of reform continues to accelerate. With the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill now on the horizon, what progress has been made, what remains unresolved, and are we any closer to understanding the future of leasehold ownership?

In his latest update, Mark Chick takes stock of the past 12 months and looks ahead to what could be a pivotal period for leasehold reform.
https://www.bishopandsewell.co.uk/2026/10/19/leasehold-reform-an-update/

Are you attending the Landlord Investment Show on 28 October? David Smith, Partner in our Landlord & Tenant team, will b...
15/10/2026

Are you attending the Landlord Investment Show on 28 October?
David Smith, Partner in our Landlord & Tenant team, will be covering rent and increases after the RRA in a panel session at 2pm covering:
- Rent on marketing
- How the s13 process works
- Other ways of increasing the rent
- How the FTT handles cases
More info here: Landlord Investment Show | 28 October, London
https://www.landlordinvestmentshow.co.uk/28-october-london

We’re pleased to share that Thom Wilkinson, Partner in our Residential Property team, will be speaking at the Westminste...
08/10/2026

We’re pleased to share that Thom Wilkinson, Partner in our Residential Property team, will be speaking at the Westminster Legal Policy Forum’s online conference, Next steps for conveyancing and property transaction reform in England, on Tuesday 8 December.

The conference will examine the Government’s Home Buying and Selling Reform roadmap and the future of the conveyancing sector, including upfront information, digitalisation, professional standards and consumer protection.

Thom will bring a practical conveyancer’s perspective to the discussion, reflecting on what the proposed reforms could mean for property professionals and their clients.

Find out more and book your place:
https://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/Conveyancing-26

M&A transactions move quickly, but when sponsored staff are involved, there’s an important deadline that can easily be o...
07/10/2026

M&A transactions move quickly, but when sponsored staff are involved, there’s an important deadline that can easily be overlooked.

Shareena Rahman, our Immigration lawyer, looks at the 20-day reporting requirement and why immigration compliance needs to be part of the M&A checklist from the outset.

We were delighted to advise a self-funded search fund on their acquisition of a plumbing and HVAC business based in York...
06/10/2026

We were delighted to advise a self-funded search fund on their acquisition of a plumbing and HVAC business based in Yorkshire. The deal was led by Alex O’Leary (Partner, Corporate) with support from Charles Wilson (Solicitor, Corporate), Jack Gardiner (Solicitor, Corporate) and Joshua Silk (Solicitor, Commercial Property).

The Buyer commented “Alex and the team at Bishop and Sewell were very responsive and easy to work with throughout. They gave clear, practical advice on both the corporate and property sides and helped us work through the issues that came up along the way. I'd recommend them to anyone looking to acquire a business.”

Leasehold reform was firmly back on the agenda at this week’s Labour Party Conference.From proposals for a new regulator...
02/10/2026

Leasehold reform was firmly back on the agenda at this week’s Labour Party Conference.
From proposals for a new regulator for property agents to caps on administration and permission fees, the direction of travel is clear. But what could these measures mean in practice?

Mark Chick looks at the latest announcements, what comes next and the potential impact of further regulation.
https://www.bishopandsewell.co.uk/2026/10/02/labour-leasehold-reform/

The final whistle is a long way off in Manchester City’s financial rules case. City has rep...
01/10/2026

The final whistle is a long way off in Manchester City’s financial rules case. City has reportedly been found guilty of 114 of 115 charges brought by the Premier League, with the club expected to appeal. No punishment has yet been announced.

From points deductions and financial penalties to the prospect of claims from other clubs, the potential consequences could extend well beyond the pitch.

We examine what the decision means, what happens next and why this could become a game of two halves for City.
https://www.bishopandsewell.co.uk/2026/09/29/manchester-city-financial-fair-play-breach/

We’re delighted to see Bishop & Sewell recognised in the Legal 500 United Kingdom across Family: divorce and financial r...
30/09/2026

We’re delighted to see Bishop & Sewell recognised in the Legal 500 United Kingdom across Family: divorce and financial remedy, Private Client: personal tax, trusts and probate, and Residential property.

The rankings reflect the care and expertise our teams bring to their work and the relationships they build with clients. We’re also pleased to see Mark Chick recognised as a Leading Partner for his work in Landlord & Tenant.

Thank you to our clients and colleagues who contributed their feedback, and congratulations to all the teams involved.

https://ow.ly/OVUn50ZSJt5

We’re proud to share this feedback from a client who turned to Lee Stafford and Zara Doggart in our Litigation team for ...
28/09/2026

We’re proud to share this feedback from a client who turned to Lee Stafford and Zara Doggart in our Litigation team for help regaining possession of their property after a tenant stopped paying rent.
The team secured a possession order and helped bring the matter to a close without the need for bailiffs.

“They managed the legal process with impressive efficiency and expertise… They are wonderful and I don’t know what I would have done without them.”

Thank you to our client for taking the time to share their experience, and well done to Lee and Zara.

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