S106 Agreements – Can they restrict my parking permit application?
What are S106 agreements? And how can they legally impose restrictions on applications for parking…
February 17, 2022 By Sarah-Jane Williams-Cole
Building Safety – Significant Changes Announced
In recent months Michael Gove, the Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Secretary, has unveiled wide…
February 16, 2022 By Jim Gorrod
Mandatory Vaccinations – what are the business risks?
What are the risks of instigating mandatory vaccinations in your workplace, now that the tide…
February 15, 2022 By Joe Nicholls
Our Apprenticeships – more legal apprentices than ever before
We're proud of our apprenticeships programme and are delighted to share that we have more…
February 10, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Purposeful Business – how it can help your business grow and retain staff
How does having a purposeful business help it to grow and retain staff? The impact…
February 8, 2022 By Laurie Trounce
1975 Act Claims – can we agree for time to “Standstill”?
It is possible for disappointed beneficiaries of an Estate to make a claim for reasonable…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance Act 1975 – spouse and civil partner claims
Emily Griffiths looks at spouse and civil partner claims under the 1975 Inheritance Act, beginning…
January 30, 2022 By Emily Griffiths
An overview of Guest v Guest [2019] and its significance to proprietary estoppel
In the latest of a series of family feuds reaching the High Court, in the…
January 30, 2022 By James Burrows
Interim Payments – Can I Get Payments during my Inheritance Act Claim?
Making a claim against a loved one’s estate under the Inheritance Act 1975 can be…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Court of Appeal judgment highlights importance of Executor compliance
Individuals are often appointed as an executor or trustee under a Will, without sufficient knowledge…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Disputes over estates and farming succession
In recent years, we have seen numerous high profile cases relating to disputes over estates…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance & Trusts – challenging a Will for want of knowledge and approval
There are five grounds on which the validity of a Will can be challenged. This…
January 30, 2022 By James Burrows