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Changes to agricultural and business property relief could cut inheritance tax for many families. Learn what this means for your estate from Bowcock & Pursaill.
Get expert guidance from Bowcock & Pursaill on setting up the right legal structure, drafting agreements, employment law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance to ensure your Staffordshire venture starts strong.
This festive season, we are proud to support Mission Christmas – Cash for Kids, an initiative that helps bring joy to children in need across the UK. Our Leek office is an official drop-off point, and we warmly invite colleagues, clients, and local community members to contribute. Whether it’s a gift or a donation, every contribution helps make a child’s Christmas extra special. Drop off your donations at:54 St Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5DJ Together, we can make a meaningful difference and spread a little extra cheer this holiday season.
The UK government has announced a 4.1% increase to the National Minimum and Living Wage, effective April 2026. Employers should review contracts, adjust payroll systems, and plan ahead to ensure compliance, manage costs, and maintain fair employment practices.
Succession planning for family businesses and agricultural estates is set to change with the 2025 Autumn Budget. Key updates to Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) introduce new rules for sharing allowances between spouses and a £1 million relief cap, affecting inheritance tax planning and future business strategies
Employees will soon have the right to request flexible working from their very first day. Learn what this means for UK employers, the legal obligations involved, and practical steps to implement policies effectively.
Chelsie Cook joins Bowcock & Pursaill as a Private Client Solicitor in the Wills and Probate department. Based in Leek, Chelsie will advise clients across Staffordshire on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration, and Court of Protection matters.
Chelsie Cook joins Bowcock & Pursaill as a Private Client Solicitor in the Wills and Probate department. Based in Leek, Chelsie will advise clients across Staffordshire on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, estate administration, and Court of Protection matters.
Major reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 come into force on 18 November 2025. The changes will require identity verification for directors and PSCs, updates to company registers, and new compliance rules for businesses. Learn how to prepare and avoid penalties.
Founded in 1927, Bowcock & Pursaill has been our clients’ number one choice for solicitors in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire for almost 100 years. We also act on behalf of clients throughout the country.
The firm prides itself on its customer service, offering detailed and bespoke advice to clients thanks to our small and highly specialised team of partners, solicitors and legal executives based in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
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