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3 January
We examine the judgment in Antonio v Williams, an Inheritance Act dispute, in which the High Court allowed a nephew's claim for financial provision from his aunt's estate to proceed... Read Morearticles
19 December
When advising clients in relation to the division of their matrimonial assets, family lawyers will advise clients of key legislation (s25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973) and landmark case... Read Morearticles
14 December
Parties can generally contract on whatever terms they want to, but clauses which unduly punish a breaching party may not be enforceable. It is typical for commercial contracts and terms of... Read Morearticles
8 December
On 2 November 2022, the General Medical Council (GMC) announced that an independent review into its decision to suspend a doctor for dishonesty had concluded. This review had been long-awaited... Read Morearticles
5 December
We analyse the recent judgment as handed down by the High Court on 29 November 2022 relating to trusts, revocation, retention of trust assets by trustees and trustee indemnities. Read Morearticles
2 December
A recent case issues a warning to companies and ex-employees about the potential threat of copyright theft. Read Morearticles
2 December
Conservation covenants were introduced by the Environment Act 2021 and can be a useful tool in the environmental change toolkit. This new type of agreement is to be entered into... Read Morearticles
1 December
Trainee Solicitor Beth Ellis got to grips with what planning is really about when she spoke to Wesley Ankrah and Georgia Bird from Dominvs Group about social value in the... Read Morearticles
1 December
A recent copycat trade mark case has highlighted how crucial it is to manage your trade mark portfolio. On 30 May 2022, the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) handed... Read Morearticles
1 December
A judge has ruled that two deeds, signed nearly a decade prior and appointing funds to beneficiaries out of a trust of over £2M, be made void. In the case... Read Morearticles
1 December
As you may recall from our blog in May 2022, an important ruling was made in the case of Butler-Sloss and others v Charity Commission earlier this year, clarifying the... Read Morearticles
29 November
Strike action at 150 universities may trigger force majeure commercial contract provisions or lead to breach of student contract claims. Read More