The number of couples seeking a divorce spikes in the first half of the year, with the first Monday of January dubbed ‘Divorce Day’ by legal professionals, due to the high volume of enquiries from unhappy couples. Pensions may not be at the forefront of a separating partners’ concern, but…

Sam Bushell |

New Starters and New office

Brown Turner Ross celebrates bumper growth with ten new appointments and new office move Merseyside-based law firm Brown Turner Ross has bucked the trend of economic uncertainty and appointed ten new members of staff to its ever-growing team, bringing the total headcount from 26 to 36. Brown Turner Ross has…

Sam Bushell |

Is inheritance tax reform on the horizon?

Recently, Chancellor Sajid Javid hinted at a cut to inheritance tax. Thomas Rimmington, head of private client and tax specialist at Brown Turner Ross solicitors based in Merseyside discusses what this means. The Tories are looking to reform inheritance tax by making it fairer and simpler and for this reason…

Brown Turner Ross |

Brexit Impact on Commercial Property in Merseyside

Kevin Ross, director at Brown Turner Ross, looks at Brexit and the impact on the commercial property sector in Merseyside. Brexit seems to have become a part of daily life here in the UK, the news that there could be a deal very soon is a sign that things are…

Brown Turner Ross |

Brown Turner Ross is supporting CLIC Sargent this Make a Will Month

This October, Brown Turner Ross are continuing its partnership with CLIC Sargent, its chosen charity of the year, and will be giving its time and expertise for free to support children and young people with cancer and to help members of the public to write or update their Will. Throughout…

Matt Skeels |

Annual figures reveal major growth for Liverpool City Region solicitors Brown Turner Ross

Liverpool City Region solicitors Brown Turner Ross have reported significant annual growth in the last financial year. The firm, who have offices in Southport and Liverpool, revealed an annual fee income of £2,627,934, a year-on-year increase of 7.5 per cent which is well ahead of the national average for the…

Brown Turner Ross |

Is world heritage status killing Liverpool’s office market?

With restrictions such as a “skyline policy for tall buildings", some claim this is restricting Liverpool’s ability to provide appropriate Grade A office space. In 2004 Liverpool won UNESCO World Heritage status for its historic and iconic waterfront. However, 15 years on many in the city have claimed that the…

Brown Turner Ross |

Brown Turner Ross Annual Figures

Major growth for Liverpool City Region solicitors Brown Turner Ross The firm has been boosted by strong results over the last 18 months Liverpool City Region solicitors Brown Turner Ross have reported significant annual growth in the last financial year. The firm, who have offices in Southport and Liverpool, revealed…

Sam Bushell |

Grade A office space

Is world heritage status killing Liverpool’s office market? In 2004 Liverpool won UNESCO World Heritage status for its historic and iconic waterfront. However, 15 years on many in the city have claimed that the status, and it’s associated ‘buffer zone’, is holding back businesses from making significant investment in the…

Kevin Ross |

Labour’s ‘garden tax’ and whether you’ll need to sell your home

Kevin Ross, director at Brown Turner Ross, looks at the recent report commissioned by the Labour Party and the impact their new housing policies could have on the market. Labour’s property tax overhaul would see them replacing Council Tax with a progressive tax that would be payable by the landowner…

Brown Turner Ross |