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Employment | 11th June 2026

Workplace non-disclosure agreements: what they cover, what they cannot, and...

Few employment law topics have evolved as quickly in recent years as the non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. Once a quietly drafted provision in a settlement...

Louisa Keville

Associate, Employment Law
Family | 2nd June 2026

Till death do us part? Divorce doesn’t always end pension...

Couples navigating divorce urged to understand pension implications as financial disputes rise. More divorcing couples are turning to the courts to resolve financial disputes, amid...

Dimple Patel

Senior Associate, Family Law

Double jeopardy of digital asset inheritance planning amid probate delays

Hidden digital assets and mounting interest on inheritance tax bills are creating a costly double risk for families dealing with estates following the death of...

Jordan Page

Partner, Trusts & Estates
Commercial & Corporate | 5th May 2026

Selling a Business: The Key Legal Stages

Deciding to sell your business is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make. Getting the process right requires careful planning, the right...

Edward Sluys

Senior Associate - Commercial & Corporate
Residential Property | 28th April 2026

What to Check in a New Build Contract

Buying a new build property is an exciting prospect. The appeal of a brand-new home, untouched by previous owners and often built to modern energy...

Nitasha Thapar

Senior Associate, Residential Property
Commercial & Corporate | 25th March 2026

Confusion as Companies House rolls out identity checks for directors

Company directors are being urged to familiarise themselves with new identity verification requirements being introduced by Companies House, as confusion is reported around how and...

Nick Richardson

Consultant, Commercial & Corporate
Dispute Resolution | 20th March 2026

What you need to know about lodgers and the law...

Taking in a lodger can be a sensible way to earn extra income while making the most of spare space in your home. But before...

Simon Cook

Consultant, Dispute Resolution

The right to light: understanding the rules for new developments

A right to light is an easement granting a property owner the right to receive sufficient natural light through defined openings.  Defined openings include windows,...

Tamzin Mandelli

Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Wills, Trusts & Estates | 11th March 2026

Inheritance Act claims and Letters of Wishes: managing risk in...

Even a carefully drafted will does not always bring matters to an end. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows certain people...

Louise Harrhy

Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & Estates
Commercial Property | 24th February 2026

Assigning or subletting a commercial lease: what tenants need to...

For many commercial tenants, a lease that once suited the business can become a burden. Changes in trading conditions, growth, downsizing, or a move toward...

John Guthrie

Partner, Commercial Property