Ranson Houghton

read moreWe are all now finding ourselves dealing with an unprecedented situation and one that is placing increasing pressure on firms like Ranson Houghton to work from home wherever possible. We are constantly reviewing what is happening both here in the UK and abroad and acting in accordance with H M Government's advice and in accordance with any best practice directives. Provided we are permitted to do so, our Andover office is to remain open for business but with a locked door and limited access to the public, however many of our staff will be working remotely so only a skeleton staff will remain in the office, working hard behind closed doors.

read moreHere at Ranson Houghton we pride ourselves on providing our personal and business clients with a comprehensive range of legal services. We can offer specialist advice locally from solicitors with many years of experience without the need to pay the unnecessarily high costs of some city firms. We are proud of our staff selectively identifying suitable staff and training all our support teams to a high standard. They will assist you in anyway that they can to achieve your objective. At Ranson Houghton we provide services in conveyancing, wills and probate, divorce and other matrimonial and relationship issues, commercial property, business acquisitions and disposal, among many others.

read moreCompany law and the liabilities facing Directors make it very important that Shareholders, Promoters, Directors and Company Secretaries are fully advised on the law relating to any transaction involving their Company. Taxation implications need to be considered. It is therefore important that before any transaction relating to a company is negotiated, advice should be sought from us. We offer a full company service from the promotion and formation of companies to changes in capital structure and sales of shares.

read moreSeparation and divorce are bound to have an impact on the whole family. It is a stressful time for the parties to sort out financial matters and arrangements for the children. We are uniquely placed to offer a combination of experience to provide a sensitive but robust service to clients.

read moreIt is essential that the relationship between the Landlord and the Tenant is correctly documented and that all parties understand their obligations and liabilities from the outset. It is crucial that both parties negotiate the terms of the relationship, including what will happen should certain events occur (for example a property in need of a repair) in order to avoid costly disputes in the future. We are able to assist Landlords and Tenants of residential and commercial properties in providing, reviewing, amending, and negotiating the documentation of the relationship.

read moreCommercial property transactions often need to be completed speedily if they are to be completed at all, and require a high level of activity. Your advisers need to be determined as well as knowledgeable. There are not only the problems of property law to consider but also legal questions relating to the business to be carried out at the premises including planning law and tax considerations. We can help you with the purchase and disposal of large or small retail shop properties and businesses, freehold or leasehold, the acquisition, letting and disposal of offices, factories, retail and industrial properties and the sale of land for development.