Updates, Insights and Community News

March has been a busy month at Phillips Law. Alongside firm updates, we are sharing practical guidance to help you plan ahead, reduce risk, and make confident decisions for your family or business.

Below is our March round-up, covering our expansion into Farnborough, new partnerships, and useful legal insights.

Expanding our presence in Farnborough

We are pleased to share that Phillips Law has acquired Davies Blunden & Evans, expanding our presence into Farnborough and Yateley.

This is an exciting step in our 40th anniversary year and strengthens how we support clients across North Hampshire. Most importantly, our focus remains the same: clear, accessible legal advice, delivered with a strong local understanding.

If you would like to discuss how this expansion could support you or your business, we are here to help.

Find out how we can support you: get in touch with our team at [email protected].

Supporting our community

Winchester Books Festival

We will be sponsoring Tom Gilbey (YouTube’s resident Wine Guy) at this years Winchester Books Festival on Saturday 18 April.

Find out more here: Phillips Law Sponsors Event at Winchester Books Festival

The Grange Festival

We are proud to sponsor The Grange Festival Family Open Day on Saturday 16 May.

Discover more here: Phillips Law Sponsors The Grange Festival Family Open Day

Strengthening our franchise expertise

We have joined the British Franchise Association as an advisor member. This reflects our continued commitment to supporting both franchisors and franchisees with practical, commercially focused advice.

Whether you are building a franchise model, reviewing agreements, or planning for growth, early legal input can help you avoid avoidable issues later.

Explore our Franchise Services: Franchise Solicitors.
Or contact John Miller
Phone: 01256 968042
Email: [email protected]

Legal Insights:

Employment law: are your policies ready for the changes ahead?

With the Employment Rights Act (ERA) 2025 bringing significant changes, now is a sensible time to review your policies and processes.

A straightforward review today can help reduce risk tomorrow, particularly if you employ staff or engage contractors.

Sarah Filsell, Associate Employment solicitor, created an employment law checklist to in order to help save employers from future chaos.

You can read her article here: Employment Law checklist.

If you would like to talk through any of the points above, we can help you prioritise what matters most for your organisation.

Contact Sarah Filsell
Phone: 01256 854658
Email: [email protected]

Why having a will matters

Planning ahead does not need to be complicated. In S4 Financial’s latest podcast, Sian Lias and Elizabeth Taylor from Phillips Law join Steven Vallery to share practical guidance on protecting your family and making your wishes clear.

Why Having a Will Matters: Listen to Our Podcast – Phillips Law

If you are unsure where to start with wills and estate planning, a short conversation can help you understand your options and the next steps.

Find out how we can support you: find our services pages here: Wills, Trusts and Probate and Family.

Inheritance Tax: use your allowances before the tax year ends

As the end of the tax year was approaching, we made sure to notify our community that there was still time to make use of gifting allowances. Thoughtful planning helps you support family members while also managing future inheritance tax considerations.

Explore our latest update: read the full article by McBriggs Antwi-Boasiako here: £3,000 Annual Allowance – Phillips Law

Regardless of where we are in the tax year, it is important to consider the future for yourself and your loved ones. If you would like to discuss gifting, trusts, or wider estate planning, we can help you make informed decisions based on your circumstances.

Contact our team today by emailing [email protected].

Celebrating 40 years of supporting clients

As part of our 40th anniversary year, you may have seen our new window displays. They mark four decades of supporting individuals, families and local businesses, and they reflect our continued focus on the future.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our story so far. We look forward to continuing to support our community with straightforward advice and long-term relationships.

See this article for the before and after: New Window Design at Phillips Law.

We are here to help

Whether you would like to discuss employment law changes, estate planning, or business growth, our team is here to support you.

Email [email protected] or call your local office:

Basingstoke: 01256 460830

Farnborough: 01252 541633

Yateley: 01252 872617

Discover more: explore our services and insights to stay informed throughout the year.