National Apprenticeship Week 2024
With a theme of ‘Skills for Life’, National Apprenticeship Week 2024 celebrates everyone who is…
February 5, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance disputes and divorce settlements – the case of Sismey v Salandron
Are divorce settlements still binding after death? Here is an example case. We all know…
February 5, 2024 By Tyler Richards
When should I start to think about finances if I am getting divorced?
It is never too early to start thinking about your finances if you are separating…
February 1, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
Disputed wills: is a testator’s fingerprint a valid signature to a will?
Davina Haydon, a partner in our specialist Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, addresses this question.…
February 1, 2024 By Davina Haydon
What is a Duxbury calculation on divorce?
The use of Duxbury calculations was established in the case of Duxbury -v- Duxbury, where…
February 1, 2024 By Kai Whicker
The High Court Rules on Care Home Compliance – Two Recent High Court Judgements Concerning Whether Two Separate Care Homes Should Have Their Sponsor Licence Revoked
Already in 2024, there have been two instances where the High Court has considered whether…
January 31, 2024 By Abigail Grace
Disputes involving trustees – Captain Tom: A tarnished legacy
In all of the media furore regarding Captain Sir Thomas Moore’s charitable trust and the…
January 31, 2024 By Tamara Hasson
Financial support for disabled adult children – Schedule 1 Children Act 1989
There is no question that raising a child is expensive, a cost that is more…
January 30, 2024 By Alara Guven
How can I finalise my divorce settlement if we do not agree a settlement at a private FDR?
As many couples are now choosing to adopt out of court methods to resolve financial…
January 30, 2024 By Sarah Atkinson
How should I tell my spouse that I want a divorce?
Choosing the right time and way to tell your spouse that you want a divorce…
January 30, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Thatchers v Aldi trade mark infringement case
Today we have received news of a decision we have been waiting for regarding the…
January 26, 2024 By Stephens Scown
The Benefits of First Registration
Many assume that all land is registered. This is incorrect. According to His Majesty’s Land…
January 25, 2024 By Susan Reynolds