Napthens LLP

Napthens LLP Napthens provides legal services to businesses and individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria. Napthens provides legal services to businesses and individuals.

Structured into specialist departments we operate from offices across Lancashire including Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool and the Fylde – and our Penrith office in Cumbria. In a service based upon relationships, we believe Napthens’ strength is our people. Professional yet approachable, we put our clients at the heart of what we do, providing a personalised, tailored service for our commercial and

personal clients. Our advisers are specialists. Rely on Napthens for expert legal advice tailored to your needs.

📢 New insights article: The impact of record inheritance tax receipts on estate planningRecord-breaking inheritance tax ...
01/06/2026

📢 New insights article: The impact of record inheritance tax receipts on estate planning

Record-breaking inheritance tax (IHT) receipts are making headlines – and putting estate planning firmly in the spotlight. With more families being drawn into the IHT net, understanding your options has never been more important.

In this article, Rachel Walsh explores what’s driving the rise in IHT and how it could affect your long-term financial planning.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

📈 Why inheritance tax receipts are at an all-time high
💷 How frozen thresholds and rising asset values are increasing liabilities
🏡 The impact on property, savings, and family wealth
⚖️ Practical strategies to mitigate potential IHT exposure
📋 The importance of keeping your estate plan up to date

With careful planning, there are steps you can take now to help preserve more of your wealth for future generations.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.napthens.co.uk/insights/impact-of-record-inheritance-tax-receipts-on-estate-planning/

Pride Month feels like a good moment to pause and recognise how important it is for people to be able to show up as them...
01/06/2026

Pride Month feels like a good moment to pause and recognise how important it is for people to be able to show up as themselves, at work and beyond.

At Napthens, that’s something we’re continuing to build on through our wider EDI work - from the conversations we’re encouraging to the small, everyday actions that help create a more inclusive environment. 🌈

29/05/2026

Napthens Unpacked is here! 🎧📊

At our Annual Conference, we brought colleagues together from all seven offices to reflect on a great year for the company. Alongside firm-wide updates and insights from our client panel, we shared Napthens Unpacked – a video detailing some of our most impressive successes of the 2025/26 financial year, including:

🏅 Achieving three Tier-1 rankings and 11 ranked lawyers in The Legal 500
🏆 Taking home three awards and securing six shortlistings
🏢 Expanding our footprint with the launch of our new Manchester office
🤝 Welcoming 90 new colleagues to the Napthens team

It’s been a fantastic 12 months and there is still so much more to celebrate - watch our Napthens Unpacked video to see what else we achieved 👇

27/05/2026

Eid al-Adha Mubarak.

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and blessed Eid. May this special time bring peace, gratitude and togetherness to you and your loved ones.

📢 New insights article: Tips for second‑time home buyersMost people believe that buying their second home will be more s...
22/05/2026

📢 New insights article: Tips for second‑time home buyers

Most people believe that buying their second home will be more straightforward than the first, but it comes with its own challenges, from managing a property chain to understanding the full cost of moving.

In this article, Sarah Barnes shares practical guidance to help second‑time buyers plan ahead, avoid common pitfalls and move with confidence.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

🏡 Key differences between first and second purchases
💷 The true costs to factor into your move
🔗 How property chains can impact timelines
📋 Why preparation and documentation are crucial
✅ Practical steps to keep your transaction moving smoothly

Whether you’re upsizing, relocating or planning your next move, the right preparation can make all the difference.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.napthens.co.uk/insights/tips-for-second-time-home-buyers/

Ready to take the next step in your marketing career?We’re looking for an External Communications and Partnerships Manag...
22/05/2026

Ready to take the next step in your marketing career?

We’re looking for an External Communications and Partnerships Manager to shape our story, grow our profile, and build meaningful partnerships at Napthens.

What you’ll get:

💻 Hybrid working pattern with some regional travel across Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester
💸 Competitive salary + bonus scheme
🏃🏻‍♂️ Benefits designed to support a healthy work-life balance

If you’re a strategic communicator with a flair for storytelling and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://napthens-llp.breezy.hr/p/f7d95a02843501-external-communications-and-partnerships-manager

21/05/2026

The next Napthens Real Estate Club event is all about Real Estate Realities — how deals are really playing out in 2026.

We’re splitting the evening into two focused panel discussions:

Panel 1: The 2026 Deal Room - Who’s Funding What (and Why)
• Where capital is genuinely active vs where it’s paused
• What funders really want to see before they say yes
• What’s getting funded - and what isn’t - in today’s market

Panel 2: When It Works - and When It Doesn’t: Lessons from the Market
• What happens after completion when outcomes diverge
• How stressed or transitional assets are being funded (or exited)
• The real decision points: reset, hold or sell

📅 Thursday 25 June | 📍 Brindle Distillery
🕠 5:30pm–8:00pm (with networking afterwards)

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/napthens-real-estate-club-real-estate-real-estate-realities-tickets-1989548768925?aff=Socials

P.S. If you’d like to connect with others in the real estate community, join the conversation in our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12969071/

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📢 New insights article: Akhter v Khan (2020) – legal lessons from a Nikah marriage caseA landmark Court of Appeal decisi...
20/05/2026

📢 New insights article: Akhter v Khan (2020) – legal lessons from a Nikah marriage case

A landmark Court of Appeal decision, Akhter v Khan (2020), highlights the complexities surrounding Islamic Nikah ceremonies and their status under UK law.

While many couples believe a Nikah creates a legally recognised marriage, this case demonstrates how the legal system may view things differently, with significant consequences.

In this article, Shakeela Bi examines the ruling and what it means for couples who rely on religious ceremonies without formal registration.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

🕌 How the courts interpreted the Nikah ceremony in this case

⚖️ Why the marriage was not recognised as legally valid

💔 The impact on financial remedies following separation

📋 Key takeaways for couples considering or already in a Nikah marriage

🔍 Practical steps to protect your legal position

With important rights and protections at stake, understanding how the law treats religious marriages is essential.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.napthens.co.uk/insights/akhter-v-khan-2020-nikah-marriage-case-law-uk/

📢 New insights article: Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – key changes coming into force from May 2026The Renters’ Rights Act 20...
15/05/2026

📢 New insights article: Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – key changes coming into force from May 2026

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces some of the most significant reforms to the private rented sector in decades, with major implications for both landlords and tenants.

From the abolition of “no fault” evictions to strengthened tenant protections and new compliance obligations, understanding what’s changing – and when – is essential to staying ahead.

In this article, Stewart Croft outlines the key provisions coming into force from May 2026 and what they mean in practice.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🏠 The end of Section 21 and what replaces it
📅 Changes to tenancy structures and possession grounds
🔍 New compliance and enforcement measures for landlords
💷 Rent increases and tenant challenge rights
⚖️ How the reforms will impact disputes and risk

With the new rules set to reshape the rental landscape, early preparation will be key to avoiding disruption and ensuring compliance.

📖 Read the full article: https://www.napthens.co.uk/insights/renters-rights-act-2025-may-2026-key-changes/

Last Friday, June Higgins hosted another Next Generation Rural Professionals networking event 🚜This time we had a packed...
11/05/2026

Last Friday, June Higgins hosted another Next Generation Rural Professionals networking event 🚜

This time we had a packed agenda as our attendees toured Smithills Open Farm, Bolton.

Attendees learnt about the well-known tourist attraction, immersing themselves in the farms culture 🐏🐇

Napthens Head of Learning and Development, Simon Price chaired an insightful session on how to network effectively. This was a great session for our attendees as the next generation of rural professionals 💡

We are proud to continuously promote and our Napthens for those starting their professional career within the rural community.

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