Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP

02/06/2026

Fostering is rarely just about opening your home. For many carers, it also means navigating financial pressures, employment challenges and a legal system that is still catching up with modern family life.

From workplace flexibility and foster carers’ legal status to changing government policy and growing pressure on the care sector, small legal and practical issues can quickly become much bigger concerns without the right support and advice.

In this latest newsletter article, Rachel Earnshaw and Spencer Lewis explore the evolving legal landscape surrounding foster care, why employment law developments matter, and the wider challenges facing foster carers and families today.

Read more here: https://www.fjg.co.uk/foster-care-and-modern-families-why-legal-support-is-evolving-and-what-families-and-employers-need-to-know/

02/06/2026

Some areas of law are about far more than paperwork and process. They often involve difficult family situations, sensitive conversations and periods of real uncertainty for the people involved.

Clients need someone who can guide them clearly, respond when needed, and handle matters with professionalism and discretion throughout.

Thank you for these lovely words about Karen and the support she provided during such a challenging time.

01/06/2026

Thinking of selling your business? It’s only normal to be focused on how much you can get, who might buy it, and how quickly it can happen, but buyers tend to look at risk first.

In our latest article, Natasha Bhandari, Senior Associate in our Corporate & Commercial team, explains what buyers look for when considering a business purchase, including ownership and company records, contracts with customers and suppliers, and more. Addressing these areas before entering a sale process makes transactions much smoother.

Read the full article to understand what buyers look for: https://shorturl.at/NSxsP

29/05/2026

There is never a “one size fits all” approach to supporting clients. Every person, every family and every situation is different, which is why feedback like this always means so much to our teams.

From reassurance during difficult moments to clear guidance when it matters most, we are proud to share some of the kind reviews received across the firm this month.

28/05/2026

Supporting business owners through significant moments in the life of their company is a key part of the work carried out by our Corporate & Commercial team.

We recently advised the shareholders of All Trans Autos Ltd on the successful sale of the long-established Colchester automotive business to NGL1 Limited.

Over the years, the business has built a loyal customer base, a strong trading history, and a reputation for technical reliability within a highly regulated market.

Read more about the transaction, including comments from the sellers and solicitors involved, here: https://www.fig.co.uk/fisher-jones-greenwood-drives-successful-sale-of-established-automotive-business-all-trans-autos-ltd/

27/05/2026

Pensions can sometimes be the most valuable asset that a spouse will own, and dividing them fairly in divorce is essential for securing your long-term financial future.

In the final part of our series, Lisa O'Boyle, Senior Associate Solicitor in our Family team, explains how pensions are split in a divorce and what is a fair way to divide pensions. The court's starting point in a longer marriage is generally to consider equalisation of pension incomes, though this may vary depending on circumstances.

Read the full article to understand how pensions are divided in divorce: https://shorturl.at/tD9Lp

26/05/2026

We’re delighted to be the Gold sponsor of The Sudbury Business Expo 2026. Our friendly team are looking forward to meeting lots of local businesses next week!

3 June at Centre in the centre of Sudbury in St Peter’s from 3pm to 6:30pm.

Find out everything you need to know at www.sudburybusinessexpo.co.uk - and we’ll see you there!

We're thrilled to have Fisher Jones Greenwood LLP on board for the Sudbury Business Expo 2026.

A leading Essex and Suffolk law firm with a conscience - FJG offers expert, tailored legal advice with a genuinely friendly and approachable team behind it. Ranked in Legal500 and Chambers, and holders of the Lexcel quality mark for 15+ consecutive years, they bring serious credentials alongside a real warmth that sets them apart.

So glad to have them supporting this year's Expo. 💙

Find out more: https://bit.ly/430cMVd

26/05/2026

In property transactions, delays and last-minute pressures can quickly affect everyone involved, particularly when there’s a deadline to meet and several parties in the chain.

Alex Wright, Licensed Conveyancer, works with clients across a wide range of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgaging and shared ownership transactions, helping to keep matters progressing clearly and efficiently from start to finish.

For advice on buying or selling a property, our Conveyancing team is here to help:
https://www.fjg.co.uk/solicitors-for-you/essex-conveyancing-solicitor/

25/05/2026

Maintaining clear financial records is one of the most practical steps you can take to simplify estate administration for your executors, yet many people's financial circumstances change significantly over time.

In this article, Pippa Bavington, Partner in our Wills, Life Planning & Probate team, explains why keeping up-to-date records of bank accounts, pensions, and other assets makes the executor role much easier.

Read the full article for more information:

https://shorturl.at/qxjYt