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27th May 2026

Thomas Flavell & Sons Wins Small Law Firm of the Year at Leicestershire Law Society Awards 2026

Thomas Flavell & Sons is proud to announce that we have been named Small Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious Leicestershire Law Society Awards 2026. Ten members of the TFS team were at the Awards Ceremony to accept the award.

Read article by Lucy Worrall

‘Next of Kin’ Doesn’t Mean you Can Make Decisions: What Really Happens If a Loved One Loses Capacity

Many people think that being named as someone’s ‘next of kin’ gives them legal rights, but that is not the case. Senior Associate Solicitor Kate Mahon has written a blog explaining the importance of Lasting Power of Attorney.

Read article by Kate Mahon

12th May 2026

How do I make changes to a Child Arrangements Order?

A Child Arrangements Order (CAO) is made by the Family Court and sets out which parent your child should live with and how often they should spend time with their other parent. Senior Associate Solicitor Nicola Starbuck explains how changes can be made to a CAO.

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5th May 2026

Landlords Take Note: New Information Sheet Deadline Could Cost You £7,000

In light of the profound changes affecting the residential letting market from 1 May 2026, the government has published an Information Sheet that landlords must provide to tenants by 31 May 2026, failing which they may face a fine of up to £7,000. Noel McNicholas explains.

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30th April 2026

Law School Lied: 5 Realities of Working at a Firm After University

I can vividly remember that day in June I got the offer to join Thomas Flavell & Sons for a placement year. My blog explains five key things I've learnt whilst working in the firm, compared to my expectations whilst studying law at university.

Read article by Samire Jama

27th April 2026

When Someone Dies: What Families Need to Know About Probate

When someone close to you dies, dealing with legal paperwork is often the last thing you want to think about. This short guide written by Associate Solicitor Charlotte Jenkins, explains what probate is, when it is needed, and how we can help.

Read article by Charlotte Jenkins

20th April 2026

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