The Right to Rent and Landlords’ Duties
On 21 April 2020 the Court of Appeal allowed the Government’s appeal against last year’s…
November 29, 2024 By Helen Thomas
Outside the (mince pie) box: the case of an unconventional, valid will
A recent case in the High Court has considered the formalities for a valid will…
November 15, 2024 By Emily Griffiths
Beware of the bank of Mum and Dad
In today’s economic climate it is considered standard to borrow money from the bank of…
November 14, 2024 By Lexie Williams
How bad is the autumn budget for farmers?
Following one of the most anticipated budgets for decades, there has been an outcry from…
November 1, 2024 By Tamara Hasson
When is a deathbed text message as good as a Will?
Davina Haydon, a partner in our specialist Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, explores how this…
August 9, 2024 By Davina Haydon
Battle of Wills: Inheritance Disputes on the Rise
Inheritance disputes are on the rise. Recent statistics reported by the Ministry of Justice Family…
May 29, 2024 By Emily Griffiths
My parent has a new partner – will this impact my inheritance?
The number of claims being made by a disinherited adult child against a parent’s estate…
May 22, 2024 By Eve Hebbron
The Cohabitation Agreement – what are the benefits?
How can a Cohabitation Agreement help couples to financially protect themselves? What is included in…
May 20, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Buying A House With Your Parents – key considerations
In the last 12 months, we have seen a sharp increase in adult children buying…
April 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Alternative Dispute Resolution – what is Early Neutral Evaluation?
This is the sixth article in our Coronavirus and ADR Series, in which we will…
April 29, 2024 By Catherine Mathews
Debt Recovery – Know Your Debtor
The first question that should be asked before initiating court proceedings against a debtor is…
April 8, 2024 By Esme Peck
Restrictive covenant – top tips
We regularly act for both employers and employees in breach of restrictive covenant cases. There…
April 2, 2024 By Jeremy Crook