Good morning, good afternoon and good evening too all of our readers out there. Welcome to 2026 and indeed welcome back to the LFBB Newsletter, January edition. The holiday festivities are sadly behind us, and the new year is here to stay (at least for another 350 days or so). If your new year’s resolution was to read  up on news and legal updates from Paradise Square, then you’ve come to the right place!

While most of you are busy breaking in new calendars and figuring out how to keep those New Year’s resolutions alive, we’ve been busy keeping an eye on the latest shifts in the legal world. From changes in legislation to noteworthy court cases, we aim to help you stay on top of the developments that could impact you, your business, or your community.

This month’s headline article, “SDLT: Taxation Frustration” dives into an important legal change to watch for in 2026. Whilst Stamp Duty Land Tax (or SDLT for short) might not be as thrilling fireworks at midnight or as memorable as accidentally kissing your boss at the Christmas do, trust us, this is definitely worth a read.

And because we love keeping things fun AND informative,  we’ve included a selection of lighter yet equally important articles to get you through the January. Whether you’re planning a big life change, looking to tidy up your legal affairs (or loft!), or just curious about the latest trends, we’ve got you covered.

As always, we are here to support you every step of the way and remain committed to providing the highest quality of service possible. If anything in this month’s newsletter has prompted you to seek legal advice, we encourage you to get in touch on 0114 272 9721, our solicitors are ready to help. We look forward to helping you with any legal matters you may have throughout the year, here’s to 2026!

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