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 us 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 upcoming changes in legislation to noteworthy court cases, our goal is to help you stay on top of the developments that could impact you, your business, or your community.

This month’s bespoke article, “SDLT: Taxation Frustration” takes a deep dive into the most important legal changes to watch for in 2026. Whilst Stamp Duty Land Tax (or SDLT for short) might not be as thrilling midnight fireworks 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 interesting, we’ve also included a mix of lighter yet equally important articles to get you through the month. Whether you’re planning a big life change, looking to tidy up your legal affairs, or just curious about the latest trends, we’ve got you covered.

As always we’re here to help and committed to providing the best service possible. If anything in this month’s newsletter has made you think you ought to speak to a solicitor, please call us on 0114 272 9721.

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