Renters (Reform) Bill- what are the proposed changes and will...
There has been talk for a long time about changes to renting. This year we have seen the Renters (Reform) Bill (Bill 308 2022-23 (as...
Blogs
When cosmetic procedures go wrong – can you make a...
Cosmetic procedures have become increasingly common, but unfortunately, they do not always go to plan. If you have undergone a cosmetic procedure that has not...
Gerard Sanders
Partner, Head of Personal Injury & Clinical NegligenceBreak Clauses in Leases – What do they do?
In leases, break clauses serve as crucial provisions that provide flexibility for both landlords and tenants. These clauses allow either party to terminate the lease...
John Guthrie
Partner, Commercial PropertyThe benefits of having a prenuptial agreement: why every couple...
While a ‘prenup’ can be difficult to discuss with your partner, and may seem unromantic to factor into your wedding planning list, it's important to...
Sharon Powell
Partner, Head of FamilyPublic right of way claims – what are they, and...
As a landowner, you may have heard of the term ‘public right of way’ and wondered what it means. A public right of way is an area...
Roderick Campbell
Partner, Head of Commercial PropertyWhen inheritance plans start leaking
With increasing rates of re-marriage and the resulting blended families, parents need to take action if they wish to protect inheritance for children from a...
Louise Harrhy
Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & EstatesHave you got a ‘pet nup’ in place?
As a nation, we love our pets, and with more than half of households in the UK owning at least one pet, pets are a...
Sharon Powell
Partner, Head of FamilyHow harassment hits both ways
Bullying has been hitting the headlines in recent weeks, demonstrating that no matter how high you fly, wings can be burned. These cases show the...
Jane Crosby
Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution & Accredited MediatorWatch out Ed, the robots are coming….
Ed Sheeran has been defending himself in court against claims that he copied Marvin Gaye’s classic Let’s Get it On for his 2014 hit I’m...
Nigel Maud
Partner, Commercial & Corporate, COLPWhat is contentious probate?
Contentious probate refers to any disputes about an individual's estate when they are no longer here. This process can be difficult for families and lead...
