Cognitive Law Limited

04/06/2026

Celebrating 30 years of Sussex Innovation 🎉

We had a great time celebrating Sussex Innovation's 30th Birthday Party this week.

It was a privilege to mark this incredible milestone alongside fellow tenants and members, partners, founders, friends and the wider community.

Here's to many more years of growth and success!

03/06/2026

Can an Adult Child Make an Inheritance Act Claim? 🤔

One of the most common questions people ask is whether an adult child can challenge a parent’s will after being excluded from their estate or left significantly less than expected.

Contentious Probate Solicitor Alistair Rustemeyer explains here.

Understand what factors are considered when challenging a parents will as an adult. Inheritance act claims explained here.

02/06/2026

Recruiters 🙋‍♂️

Running a recruitment business is busy enough without worrying whether your legal foundations are up to date.

Our complimentary Recruitment Company Legal Healthcheck is designed to give recruitment business owners a clearer picture of where their business stands.

It’s a short questionnaire covering key areas such as contracts, terms of business, employees, training and operations.

After completing it, you’ll receive a personalised compliance scorecard showing what’s working well and where improvements may be needed.

Take the healthcheck today: https://bit.ly/4dA3iG6

29/05/2026

And just like that, May half term is nearly over.

For lots of working parents, it has probably been a week of juggling. A bit of work, a bit of childcare, a few emails in between, and trying to enjoy some family time along the way.

School holidays are lovely, but they do have a way of showing how hard it can be to make everything fit, especially if you are working in a traditional law firm where flexibility is not always easy.

That is one of the reasons consultancy can be such a refreshing option for lawyers.

At Cognitive Law, our consultants have the freedom to work in a way that suits them, their clients and their lives. That might mean working from home, shifting their hours, taking time out when they need to, or simply having more say over how their week looks.

So, if half term has made you think “there must be another way”, consultancy could be worth exploring.

Take a look at how consultancy with us could work for you - https://bit.ly/3JXT1EM

28/05/2026

⭐ Consultant Spotlight - meet Mayumi Hawkes ⭐

Mayumi is an experienced Commercial Property Consultant Solicitor who advises clients on a wide range of commercial property and business matters.

Having worked in the property sector before qualifying as a solicitor, Mayumi brings a practical, commercially-minded approach to her work. She regularly advises on commercial property transactions, lease negotiations, commercial agreements, terms of business, company matters, GDPR compliance, employment issues and property disputes. She particularly enjoys working with start-ups and SMEs, helping them navigate legal matters as their businesses grow.

Mayumi is also fluent in Japanese and has over 25 years’ professional experience working with Japanese and Japan-related businesses and individuals.

If you would like to speak to Mayumi, you can contact her on [email protected] or call 020 3034 0501.

27/05/2026

Will signings in the sunshine 🌞

Later Life Solicitor, Alison Edwards, has been out and about visiting clients to advise on wills and powers of attorney and receiving some lovely feedback along the way.

"We recently had our wills prepared by Alison Edwards. Alison was friendly, professional and offered valuable advice and clarity around future planning. We would highly recommend her."

What wonderful feedback. Fantastic work, Alison! 👏

26/05/2026

May half term is here and for many parents, that means the juggling act begins 🤹

School holidays can be lovely, but they can also be stressful when you are trying to balance client work, deadlines, childcare and the pressure of being present at work.

For lawyers working in a consultancy model, things can look very different.

At Cognitive Law, our consultants have the freedom to work in a way that suits them, their clients and their lives. That might mean adjusting working hours during the school holidays, working from home, taking time out when it matters, or simply having more control over how the week is structured.

There is no need to fight for time off in the school holidays or feel guilty for needing flexibility.

Consultancy is not about working less. It is about working differently - with more autonomy, more trust and more choice.

So, if half term has reminded you that you would like a legal career that fits better around real life, consultancy could be worth exploring.

Take a look at how consultancy with us could work for you - https://bit.ly/3JXT1EM

22/05/2026

Rolling into the weekend with a very happy client review 😁

21/05/2026

The Renters’ Rights Act reforms are now underway, and for many landlords and agents this marks a significant change in how tenancies will be managed.

As with any legal update, the detail matters. Using the right process, understanding the correct possession grounds, and keeping clear records will all be increasingly important under the new regime.

Our Property Team has put together a helpful overview of what has changed and what to keep in mind now the new rules have started.

If you would like support reviewing your position, we are here to help.

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces a new tenancy system and ends “no-fault” evictions. Read more here.

19/05/2026

Is your recruitment business as legally prepared as it could be?

Our complimentary Recruitment Company Legal Healthcheck gives recruitment company owners a simple way to review the key legal foundations of their business.

The questionnaire is quick and easy to complete, covering areas such as contracts, terms of business, employees, training and operations.

Once we’ve reviewed your answers, we’ll provide a personalised compliance scorecard showing where your business is doing well and where there may be gaps to address.

Complete it today and receive your personalised scorecard: https://bit.ly/4dA3iG6