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Based in Worcestershire since 1840, SME Solicitors is a firm of legal specialists delivering high-quality services to individuals, families and businesses. We’re independently owned and financed, which means we prioritise your best interests rather than those of corporate shareholders.
Our aim is to build a strong, personal, long-term relationship with you. We take time to understand your circumstances and provide clear, direct communication, so you feel supported and confident throughout the time that we’re acting for you.
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FAQ: What is collaborative family law?
Collaborative practice is a way to resolve family issues without going to court. It encourages productive discussion in a supported environment, with the aim of reaching a long-term solution that is in the best interests of the whole family.
FAQ: What are the benefits of a collaborative approach?
The process is dignified and respectful, and it is often very cost-effective. Communications take place in the room, rather than through lengthy and expensive legal correspondence.
Employment claim time limits extended to six months
From 1 October, the time limit for bringing many unfair dismissal, discrimination and victimisation claims increases from three months to six months.
Ian Stirzaker wins Lifetime Achievement Award at Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2026
Ian Stirzaker, former Senior Partner of SME Solicitors, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Worcestershire Law Society Awards, recognising his 35+ years of legal expertise, leadership and service.
Three new additions to SME Solicitors’ Worcester-based team
SME Solicitors welcomes Neil Bowyer to Dispute Resolution, Vicky Sollis to Reception and Document Management, and Aimee?Nicklin to Private Client as a Court of Protection Caseworker.
New conveyancing roles for Katharine Salter & Flora Goodwin
Katharine Salter and Flora Goodwin have taken new roles in the Residential Property team, with Katharine now a paralegal and Flora a secretary.
Congratulations to our Worcestershire Law Society Awards finalists!
We are pleased to reveal that our team has been selected as finalists for the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2026!
Employment Rights Act 2025: unfair dismissal changes from January 2027
From 1 January 2027 employees will need only six months’ continuous service to claim unfair dismissal, with service from 1 July 2026 counting toward this period, and the statutory compensation cap will be removed.
Family law could be changing - but what might this mean for you?
The government is consulting on family law reforms could make pre-nups binding, extend financial safeguards to long-term cohabitants, equal inheritance rights, codify financial remedies and broaden domestic-abuse considerations.
Ann Muddiman retires after 33 years at SME Solicitors
One of the firm’s longest-serving members of staff, having started in March 1993, Ann Muddiman is retiring from her role in our Dispute Resolution team.
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