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Commercial & Corporate | 16th November 2023

When dealmakers decide to bite down on a MAC

Court ruling highlights the challenge for buyers if a deal turns sour.   The takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk hit the headlines last year when...

James Lamont

Partner, Head of Commercial & Corporate
Family | 3rd November 2023

Mediation and Christmas. What to do when there is no...

The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and family gatherings. However, for separated or divorced parents, it can also be a period of...

Sharon Powell

Partner, Head of Family
Dispute Resolution, Employment | 23rd October 2023

Employment non-competes look set to shrink

The Government plans to prune restrictions around non-compete clauses when employees leave to join a competitor or set up a rival business, according to a...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Commercial Property | 20th October 2023

Navigating Energy Rates for Commercial Properties

As the world grapples with the challenges of increasing prices for energy and climate change, the importance of sustainable energy practices has never been more...

Tamzin Mandelli

Partner, Head of Commercial Property

Co-ownership of property- can I sell my share?

It’s no secret that property prices have risen so high that it’s difficult for many people to get on the property ladder. Many couples these...

Lucy Penfold

Associate, Dispute Resolution
Wills, Trusts & Estates | 15th October 2023

Clear language is critical in will drafting

Three children have won a share of their father’s £700,000 estate after a hard-fought case that reached the High Court in London. The siblings took...

Louise Harrhy

Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & Estates
Dispute Resolution, Residential Property | 25th September 2023

Residential landlords in the sight line over illegal renters

The Government’s crackdown on illegal migration has seen a tripling of penalties for landlords who fail to enforce ‘right-to-rent’ rules.  The move will see landlords...

Lucy Penfold

Associate, Dispute Resolution
Employment | 20th September 2023

Artificial Intelligence – are we ready for more holiday?

The use of Artificial Intelligence is likely to have a significant impact on the workplace, and more importantly in terms of the expected increase in...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Dispute Resolution | 11th September 2023

Garden Alterations and Neighbour Disputes

As soon as nice weather arrives, many residents take to their gardens to enjoy being outside and make alterations to enhance their outdoor spaces. However,...

Lucy Penfold

Associate, Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution, Employment | 20th August 2023

No big bonfire for holiday regulations

Managers on the look-out for changes in employment law following Brexit need to prepare for new holiday entitlement and pay calculations. The Retained EU Law...

Jane Crosby

Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator