Archive for October 2025

“We really do it differently”: Helen Miles reflects on five years at gunnercooke 

 Helen Miles, Pensions Partner, recently marked her five-year anniversary at gunnercooke. Over that time, she’s built a flourishing practice, reconnected with long-standing clients, and taken on influential roles in both the legal and education sectors.  Helen reflects on her journey with the firm, how gunnercooke has supported her growth, the freedom it’s given her to shape her practice, […]

Why you shouldn’t use Asset Protection Trusts to avoid care fees 

Trusts to avoid the payment of care fees are a hot topic at present, particularly following the report by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners ‘Buyer Beware’ and the Association of Lifetime Lawyers calling for greater public awareness of these structures.    Understandably, as the population ages and long-term care costs continue to rise, many families are […]

From Banker’s Drafts to Transfers: how to pay when buying property in Spain 

Written by Antonio Guillén & Claudia Font, Spanish lawyers and English solicitors  When completing a property purchase in Spain, the method of paying the purchase price can vary depending on several factors, including the seller’s preferences, the buyer’s financing arrangements, and even the estate agent’s recommendations. Below is an overview of the most common payment methods used at the signing […]

gunnercooke recognised in six areas in Best Law Firms Germany 2026 

This article was originally written on our German website, which can be found here. Best Lawyers, in collaboration with Handelsblatt, has published the inaugural Best Law Firms Germany 2026 ranking, recognising outstanding German law firms across various practice areas and regions.  gunnercooke has been recognised in six areas and regions, including the metropolitan regions as well as the […]

Legal 500 UK 2026 recognises 62 gunnercooke lawyers across 22 practice areas.

62 gunnercooke lawyers have been recommended in the 2026 edition of Legal 500’s UK Solicitors Guide, up from 47 the previous year.   The rankings recognise the firm for 22 practice areas across London, the North West, Yorkshire, Scotland, South West and Midlands, highlighting strengths in Commercial Property, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Pensions, Planning & Environment, Property Litigation, Real Estate Finance, Insurance, Charities & Not-for-Profit, Intellectual Property, Family, Corporate […]