Whitehead Monckton Limited

Whitehead Monckton Limited With offices in Canterbury, Maidstone, Ramsgate, Tenterden and London. We balance our practice between our business and personal clients.

We offer a wide range of services specifically for businesses together with legal support for you as an individual. With offices in Canary Wharf, Canterbury, Maidstone and Tenterden, Whitehead Monckton has grown to be one of the largest legal practices in the county. This ensures that every single client will receive the very best advice, support and quality of work, no matter what their background, tailored to their specific needs.

02/06/2026

Surrogacy is a journey.

In this episode of Headnotes, Judith Harling-Coward is joined by Shaun Thomas, founder of The Surrogacy Father, for an honest and insightful conversation about what intended parents really need to know.

From choosing the right destination and building the right support network, to understanding the legal, emotional and practical steps involved, Shaun shares his own family journey and the lessons he has learned along the way.

A must-watch for anyone considering surrogacy or currently navigating the process.

Watch the reel below.

19/05/2026

Divorce and finances can quickly become complicated, stressful and emotionally draining, especially when people are trying to plan for their future whilst navigating a legal process they may never have experienced before.

In this conversation, Graham Jones, Rhia Davis and Stuart Snow discuss the realities of resolving financial matters on divorce, from court delays and costs through to the growing use of private FDRs and other non-court options.

They also explore why more couples are looking for practical, less confrontational ways to reach agreements and how the right guidance can make a difficult process feel far more manageable.

Watch the reel below.

05/05/2026

Domestic abuse isn’t always visible.

In a recent Headnotes conversation, Jack Staker and Isabelle Palmer were joined by Holly Broadley from Oasis Domestic Abuse Service to unpack the realities behind the term.

As Holly shared, “Domestic abuse doesn’t always follow a pattern… some people won’t recognise it for a long time.”

It is not just physical. It can be emotional, financial, psychological or controlling behaviour and often goes unnoticed.

One particularly striking insight

“A third of all domestic abuse starts when a woman becomes pregnant.”

The conversation also explores legal protections, the challenges of evidencing abuse and why better awareness across the legal system still matters.

Take a moment to watch the teaser reel below.

28/04/2026

In case you missed it last week, this is one worth catching up on.

Employment law is changing, but not always in the ways making the headlines.

In our latest Headnotes podcast, Antonio Fletcher and Rebecca Lister from Whitehead Monckton unpack a lesser known update that could have a real impact on employers: the extension of employment tribunal limitation periods.

With more time to bring claims and longer pre claim conciliation periods, businesses could be facing extended uncertainty and increased risk.

While the bigger reforms may be grabbing attention, this is one change worth keeping firmly on your radar.

Watch the teaser below.

Great to see Whitehead Monckton featured in the latest issue of Thinking Business, including an interview with Managing ...
27/04/2026

Great to see Whitehead Monckton featured in the latest issue of Thinking Business, including an interview with Managing Director, Christopher Longden.

A strong example of how a long-established firm can keep evolving, from transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust to investing in people, growth and the right use of AI.

Despite wider challenges, it’s encouraging to hear that Kent business “remains vibrant”.

Take a look at pages 14–15 for the full feature and interview, link in the comments below.

20/04/2026

Employment law is changing, but not always in the ways making the headlines.

In our latest Headnotes podcast, Antonio Fletcher and Rebecca Lister from Whitehead Monckton discuss a lesser-known update that could have a big impact on employers: the extension of employment tribunal limitation periods.

With more time to bring claims and longer pre claim conciliation periods, employers could face extended uncertainty and increased risk.

While bigger reforms are getting the attention, this is one change worth keeping firmly on your radar.

Watch the teaser below.

31/03/2026

Divorce does not have to mean a battle in court.

In this episode of the Headnotes Podcast, Emma Palmer, Sarah Brissenden and Dawn Harrison discuss more constructive ways for couples to separate, including mediation, collaborative law and the One Lawyer, One Couple approach.

It is a thoughtful conversation about reducing conflict, avoiding unnecessary stress and finding a better way forward.

Watch the reel to hear more.

What happens when a law firm puts people before profit?Whitehead Monckton has taken a different route, moving to an Empl...
26/03/2026

What happens when a law firm puts people before profit?

Whitehead Monckton has taken a different route, moving to an Employee Ownership Trust instead of private equity.

It’s a simple idea. Keep control within the business and invest in the people delivering the work.

Because when employees have a genuine stake, it shows in how they support clients and go the extra mile.

And clients notice. There’s a stronger sense of trust, stability, and long-term thinking.

Alongside this, the firm has focused on making legal services feel more human. Less jargon, more clarity.

It raises an interesting question: Does ownership structure shape client experience more than we think?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

Thinking about contesting a Will?It’s not something anyone plans for, and it can be both emotional and complicated. But ...
24/03/2026

Thinking about contesting a Will?

It’s not something anyone plans for, and it can be both emotional and complicated. But it’s not just about disagreeing with what’s written. There need to be clear legal grounds, such as concerns around capacity or undue influence.

Many people don’t realise they may have a valid claim, particularly if they were financially dependent on the person who has passed away.

Understanding your position early can make all the difference.

Find out more in the link in the comments.

17/03/2026

Surrogacy can be a wonderful way to build a family, but the legal framework in the UK is often complex and widely seen as outdated.

In the latest episode of Headnotes, our family law team at Whitehead Monckton explores how surrogacy works in practice, the legal challenges intended parents face, and the reforms being proposed to better support families.

Joined by Judith Harling-Coward, Daniel Bennett, Hayley King, Head of Operations at Paths to Parenthub and All Things Donor Conception, and family law barrister Lara Izzard-Hobbs of 36 Family Chambers. The episode breaks down the key issues in clear, practical terms.

Watch the reel below.

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