Welcome to Phillips Law’s Latest Monthly Round-Up.

This is our second edition, and we are pleased to share the key moments that shaped November at Phillips Law.

We have supported our community through St Michael’s Hospice’s Make a Will Month and hosted a charity quiz night at Elai in aid of The Pink Place.

November 10- 14 marked Resolution’s Good Divorce Week. This is important to us as, our Family team follows Resolution’s Code of Practice, placing constructive and child-focused approaches at the heart of everything we do.

Another highlight was reaching 500 Trustpilot reviews. With an average rating of 4.9 stars, we are grateful to every client who has shared their experience; your feedback helps us grow and strengthens the service we provide.

November also brought important legal developments, particularly in probate costs and corporate compliance. If you are administering an estate, running a business, or seeking guidance on family matters, our team is here to help you understand these changes and make confident, informed decisions.

Community in Action

Four Directors Take on Frozember for The Pink Place

On 27 November, our directors Hayley Eachus, Jack Gardener, Max Hope and David Robinson took part in the Frozember Ice Challenge. They stepped into an outdoor ice bath to raise funds for The Pink Place.

The Pink Place offers counselling, therapies and peer support. Every donation helps them continue this essential work. If you would like to support the challenge, you can visit our fundraising page.

Quiz Night Success: £1,750 Raised for The Pink Place

On 12 November, we held our charity quiz night at Elai. Businesses from across the community joined us for an evening of friendly competition in support of The Pink Place.

Team Finli from Thames Valley took the top spot. Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we raised over £1,750 for The Pink Place. We would like to thank all who attended, the team at Elai for their wonderful hospitality, and everyone who helped make the evening such a success.

Make a Will Month: Supporting St Michael’s Hospice

We were pleased to support St Michael’s Hospice once again through their Make a Will Campaign. Throughout November, clients were able to make or update their Will in return for a donation to the hospice.

For straightforward Wills, we waived our usual fee. All donations went directly to support the hospice’s vital care. With your help, Phillips Law has now raised over £42,000 for this remarkable charity.

Resolution’s Good Divorce Week 2025

Our Family team shared practical guidance on how a calm, constructive approach to separation can support long term stability and better outcomes for children.

Good Divorce Week: A Constructive Approach to Separation
By Kelly Geter

Why Resolution’s Code of Practice Matters
By Elizabeth Taylor

How to Talk to Children About Divorce
By Daniel Weintroub

Legal Updates from November 2025

Probate Office Copy Fees: A Significant Increase from 17 November
By Nicola Browett

Charitable Gifts in Wills: How to Create a Lasting Legacy
By Thomas Whittock

Mandatory Identity Verification for Company Directors
By Jack Gardener

We Are Here to Help

If you have questions about any of the topics above or would like tailored legal advice, our team would be pleased to support you. Working together, we can help you make informed decisions with confidence.

Contact us on 01256 460830 or [email protected].

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