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As access to online resources and materials becomes easier, people are becoming more educated in their ability to challenge a Will if they believe that there may be grounds to do so. Claims against estates have been increasing for several years now and...
A well-drafted shareholders’ agreement is the cornerstone of a successful business partnership. It not only defines the rights and responsibilities of shareholders but also provides clarity in areas like decision-making, dispute resolution, and future...
On 23 December 2024, The Housing Act 2004: Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation and Selective Licensing of Other Residential Accommodation (England) General Approval 2024 (‘the General Approval’) came into force in England. One...
Adverse possession is a legal concept in which an individual can claim ownership of land or property that they have occupied without the owner’s permission for a specified period (usually 10 – 12 years depending on whether the land is registered...
What are the benefits of an “out-of-court” settlement? Described by his barrister, David Sherborne, as a “monumental victory”, Prince Harry has secured a settlement of his claim against the News Group Newspapers (NGN) over a...
When pursuing a personal injury claim, one of the most common concerns that people have is whether they will need to go to court. For many, court can be quite a daunting idea. The thought of having to stand before a judge and be cross-examined by a...
The case of Hirichand v Hirichand has caused uproar within the contentious probate sector. The case had the potential to turn everything upside down when it came to no win no fee agreements and a claimant’s ability to recover the success fee charged...
The UK government has announced that the National Living Wage (NLW) will increase by 6.7% from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour, effective from April 2025. This adjustment is expected to benefit over three million workers, providing an annual pay rise...
Significant changes to the UK's Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) are scheduled for April 1, 2025, affecting homebuyers across various categories. Understanding these adjustments is crucial for anyone planning to purchase property in England or Northern...
A deed of gift is a legal document confirming voluntary transfer of a property (or share of a property) for no consideration, therefore, the person gifting the property (the donor) receives nothing in return such as money from the recipient of the gift...
Selling your property can be a big task. The process of buying and selling property is unfamiliar to most people and so it is important to get the right advice from the right people. You can avoid stress and speed up the process if you can gather...
According to new research by the Daily Mail , collisions involving electric scooters have trebled in the last three years. Between 2020 and 2023 29 people died in 4,515 e-scooter collisions. These collisions also caused 4,807 injuries with 1,402 of those...
Almost four years since the final Covid-19 lockdown ended, and yet many are still found to be working remotely. The pandemic has reshaped the way we work, ushering in the era of hybrid working – a blend of remote and in-office work. What started as a...
