For parents who are separated or divorced, the festive season can be especially sensitive. While Christmas often brings joy and celebration, it can also evoke strong emotions and logistical issues…
Negotiating Christmas for Separated Parents
For parents who are separated or divorced, the festive season can be especially sensitive. While Christmas often brings joy and celebration, it can also evoke strong emotions and logistical issues…
When someone dies, their estate (property, money and possessions) usually need to be administered through a legal process known as probate. In England and Wales, probate is the procedure by…
Since this article was published, the Government has successfully defended this legal challenge. On 26 October 2025, the High Court dismissed the Landlord’s case. The Court ruled that the Government’s leasehold…
Non-Disclosure Agreements As part of the Government’s drive to promote a safe place of work and equality in the workplace, the Government has introduced a new clause 22A of the…
The well-worn saying “good fences make good neighbours” is often trotted out during boundary disputes, to reinforce the value of clear dividing lines between properties. But when Robert Frost popularised…
With a varied workforce, businesses in the UK need to provide inclusive policies and practices. One key area that must be addressed is neuroinclusion. Neuroinclusion in the workplace is the…
Many people put off writing a will, assuming they don’t need one or that their assets will automatically go where they intend. But misunderstandings about wills can lead to costly…
Succession planning for agricultural estates has become more challenging due to provisions announced in the UK 2024 Budget. The key change is the capping of Agricultural and Business property relief….
Before renting a property in England, you must prove your right to rent. Similarly, before a landlord can rent a property to you, they need to establish that you have…
Overhanging branches, encroaching roots, and overshadowing trees are common causes of tension between neighbours. One of the most frequent complaints we hear is about trees blocking natural light — but…
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2025 (“the Order”) came into effect on 6 April 2025, raising the compensation limits and minimum awards that employment tribunals can make under…
The Supreme Court rejected as incoherent an approach that would include “trans women” (biological men who identify as transgender) under the protected characteristic of being a woman, and “trans men”…