Tea with EMG: Recent Episodes
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Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG! Each month we'll sit down with a key member of our team and discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors.
Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!
We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by licensed conveyancer Gillian Haines, from our Residential Conveyancing team.
We’ll walk through the sale process from a legal point of view, highlight the key documents sellers should have ready from the outset, and explain some of the common issues that can lead to delays. We’ll also explore what to expect if you’re selling in a chain, share some practical tips to help keep things moving, and discuss the most important thing sellers should keep in mind throughout the conveyancing process.
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We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Senior Associate Solicitor, Helen Appleby-Mitchell from our Residential Conveyancing team.
They'll unpack the latest changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax coming into force from 18th May 2026 and what they mean in practice. Breaking down exactly what’s changing, who is most likely to be affected, and how these updates could influence the property market more broadly. They’ll also look at what it means for transactions currently going through and share some practical tips on how to plan ahead and avoid unexpected costs or delays.
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We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Rebecca Dover, a Solicitor from our Family Law team, along with Trainee Solicitor Christopher Blackett.
Together, they explore what really happens when an unmarried couple decides to separate, and why the law treats these situations so differently from divorce. Rebecca & Chris discuss the financial implications of splitting up when you’re not married, what options are available if a couple can’t agree on what to do with their jointly owned home, and whether being engaged makes any legal difference at all. They also break down Section 17, Section 37 and TOLATA in clear, practical terms - explaining what each route involves and when they tend to be used. They also look at what couples can do while things are good, before any problems arise, to help avoid disputes further down the line.
There’s growing recognition that the law hasn’t kept pace with the realities of modern family life - especially for cohabiting couples. Resolution’s push for meaningful reform, alongside recent indications of Government support, marks an important step toward ensuring these couples receive fair and sensible legal protection.
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We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Sue McArthur, Senior Associate Solicitor and Mediator from our Family Law team, along with Alice Pickard, an accredited family mediator from Mediation Associates. They explore what mediation is, how it differs from going to court, when it’s suitable, and how agreements can become legally binding. Sue and Alice also discuss flexible ways mediation can support families, from child arrangements to finances, and why it can be a calmer, more constructive route during separation.
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We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Judith James Director, and an Independent Special Education Advisor from Education and Case Management Services, along with Sarah Jackson, a Director from EMG's Court of Protection Health & Welfare team. They'll be chatting about how families can make informed choices between mainstream and special schools, navigating ECHP's, understand their child's legal rights and what truly matters when supporting children with additional needs.
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We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Solicitor Rachael Stabler from our Court of Protection Property & Affairs team. They'll be chatting about what the Court of Protection is, what a professional Deputy is, what they do and how they help their clients.
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We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Senior Associate Solicitor from our Dispute Resolution team, Natalie Spedding, along with Solicitor Nathan Maddison from our Wills, Trusts & Probate team. They'll be discussing Inheritance Tax Planning in relation to farming and what agricultural clients can do to protect their legacy.
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We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Senior Associate Solicitor, Sarah-Lyn Strong, along with Trainee Solicitor, Josh Horne. They'll be discussing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and what businesses can do to make sure they get this right.
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We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by licensed conveyancer Gillian Haines from our Darlington office. They'll be chatting about some top tips to help your house purchase run smoothly and what you might not know is important when going through the conveyancing process.
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We sit down with key members of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Director and Deputy Head of Dispute Resolution Gemma Holmes, along with Solicitor Eleanor Lucas. As part of our Family Law team, they provide some valuable insight and chat through the reasons and benefits of trying to keep family law matters out of the court system. They'll also discuss what being a Resolution lawyer means and how to best approach proceedings with other lawyers.
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We sit down with a key member of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Senior Associate Solicitor Stephanie Rodgers from our Wills, Trusts & Probate team, along with Associate Solicitor Natalie Spedding from our Dispute Resolution team. They'll be chatting through the difficulties of probate and some of the ways you can prevent them, as well as what to do when you can't agree on what's best.
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We sit down with a key member of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Senior Associate Solicitor Rachael Hart from our Court of Protection Health & Welfare team, and Mike Cattermole an Associate Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts & Probate team. They'll be discussing what a Nearest Relative is and how it differs from your next of kin, what happens when you have an LPA in place and how that interacts with a Nearest Relative.
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We sit down with a key member of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Solicitor Andrew Burnham from our Commercial Property team to chat through everything you need to know about Commercial Leases. When and how to lease a business premises? What is included in a Lease? When to talk to a solicitor if you are thinking of leasing?
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We sit down with a key member of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Solicitors Nathan Maddison and Brianna Friberg from our Wills, Trusts & Probate team. Discussing their roles and how they have changed during their time at EMG Solicitors as well as what the transition from trainee to newly qualified was like.
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We sit down with a key member of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Associate Solicitor Greg Phillips, from EMG's Court of Protection Property & Affairs team, and Phillip Gill, Managing Director at PLG Consultants. They chat through the issues that can occur when adapting properties out for disabled clients with a Deputy. Looking at pre, during and post construction phases and how to mitigate potential fallout from the start.
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We sit down with a key member of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Senior Associate Solicitor Claire French, from EMG's Wills, Trusts & Probate team, and Corryn Wild a Director at 3 Counties. They chat through theintricacies of Inheritance tax and ways someone can help mitigate it.
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*Please note this should not be considered investment advice or any form of recommendation. The information does not purport to contain all the information that a prospective investor may require and is subject to updating, revision and amendment. The basis of taxation and legislation may change from time to time. It is important to consult an independent financial adviser before making any decisions.
Join us for a cuppa on Tea with EMG!
We sit down with a key member of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors.
Today Richard from our Business Development team is joined by Director and Head of the Family Law team, Julia Middleton and Solicitor, Diasy Hebblethwaite, discussing their time as family lawyers and how they support their clients throughout the divorce process and beyond.
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We sit down with a key member of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors. Today Richard is joined by Solicitor Mandy Cheung, from EMG's Court of Protection Health & Welfare team, and Barrister Tom Barclay-Semple from chambers Parklane Plowden. They discuss the ever changing world of fluctuating capacity.
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We sit down with a key member of our team and guests to discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors.Today Richard is joined by newly appointed Director and Solicitor in our Family Team, Gemma Holmes. As well as North East based leadership coach, Karl Beckett. Discussing the emotional toll seperating from a partner can take and how to achieve resilience through separation.
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We sit down with a key member of our team and discuss a range of topics relating to Law and the services we provide at EMG Solicitors.This month, Head of our Disputes & Litigation team, Matthew Sigsworth, talks to us about the type of work that he deals with, what types of civil disputes can occur and when is the right time to get in touch.
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This month, Director and Head of our Wills, Trusts & Probate department, Samantha Edward, talks to us about why it's important to regularly update you Will and why DIY Wills might seem like a bargain but can cost more in the long run.
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This month, Senior Associate Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts & Probate department, Stephanie Rodgers, talks to us about the importance of Inheritance Tax planning and some of the ways in which you can mitigate .
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This month, Head of our Dispute & Litigation team, Ursula Collie, talks to us about when to involve a solicitor in your dispute, the reality of neighbour conflicts and why she enjoys her role so much. As well as, what makes working for EMG so special.
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This month, Director and Head of our Commercial Property department, Gwen Jones, talks to us about the importance of a Solicitor and the relationship between one and their client. As well as the main client frustrations in dealing with the types of matters she does.
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This month, Director and head of our Residential Conveyancing department, Richard Swinbank, talks to us about the process of conveyancing and what clients might face. As well as why he likes the job so much.
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This month, Family Mediator Sue McArthur, talks to us about what the process of Mediation looks like, how couples can get the most out of it and some challenges she faces as both Lawyer and Mediator.