Failed property transactions costing billions
A new study that has just been published shows the cost to the UK economy from failed property transactions is around
Adrian Altman
Adrian Altman | Director | Solicitor | Head of Family Law Department
Heading up the team is Director, Adrian Altman, who completed his Law Degree at Manchester Metropolitan University before being called to the Bar in 2002 and cross qualifying as a Solicitor in 2005. Adrian joined the team in 2017 and is a Senior Solicitor based at the Parc Menai office where he specialises in Family Law, his focus being on divorce, financial issues and disagreements concerning children. A member of Resolution and the Law Society Family Law Panel, he regularly appears in Courts across North Wales, Chester and the North West of England.
Adrian always delivers his expert advice in a clear, friendly, professional manner.
Adrian was made a Director of the Firm in February 2024.
Posts by Adrian Altman
What cases do family law solicitors handle?
If you have encountered a difficult or complex situation regarding a spouse, parent, child or other relative, you may have considered
New Probate resealing guidance released
New guidance has been published that outlines how a grant of Probate should be resealed so it can
Can a seller accept a higher offer after exchange?
If you’re buying or selling a property in England or Wales, you may have wondered whether a seller can accept a
Select Committee recommendations supported by Conveyancing Association
Recommendations put forward by the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee to make property transactions smoother have
HMRC figures show March increase in house purchases
New figures released by HMRC show that March brought a rise in house purchase numbers, compared with
FOI request reveals increase in disputed Wills
The results of a recent freedom of information request show that there has been a steady increase in
Emerging trends relating to divorce in the UK
This year, some specific trends have emerged when it comes to divorcing couples. Many are a
Report highlights complexities of UK estate planning
A Private Client Industry Report commissioned this year has suggested that making a Will, and estate planning in general, is becoming more
Experts report positive outlook for first-time home buyers in the UK
Many mortgage lenders are reporting that 2026 may be a good year for
What is the difference between separation and divorce?
You may have heard the words separation and divorce used in the same context. But in legal terms, they are very
Push to implement changes to UK Wills
Last year, there were several important changes announced to Will making in the UK, and it was assumed that these amendments would be implemented by
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