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...
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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 PropertyWhat does a Property Solicitor do?
As the UK marks National Conveyancing Month in March, it is a timely opportunity to highlight the vital role property solicitors play in buying and...
Jeremy Jupp
Partner, Residential PropertyRenters’ Rights Act: why process and paperwork matter more than...
The Renters’ Rights Act has now passed into law, marking one of the most significant shifts in the private rented sector in a generation. Most...
Yara Abdallah
Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionUnderstanding Court of Protection applications in England and Wales
When someone can no longer make decisions for themselves and has not put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, the Court of Protection can...
Louise Harrhy
Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & EstatesPlanning for the future: what to include in a UK...
A shareholders’ agreement is one of those documents that often feels unnecessary at the outset, when everyone involved is aligned and optimistic about the future....
James Lamont
Partner, Head of Commercial & CorporateEmployee references – what is the law?
In the UK, employers are generally not obliged to provide a reference for a former employee. However, if they choose to do so, they must...
Yara Abdallah
Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionLove in later life and the inheritance tax trap
January is traditionally a busy month for family lawyers, a time when couples often resolve to start the new year by breaking up, but it’s...
Andrea Boulter
Senior Associate, Family LawDilapidations explained: what commercial tenants and landlords need to know
Dilapidations are a common source of dispute at the end of a commercial lease. They can involve significant sums of money and often come as...
Simon Cook
Consultant, Dispute ResolutionThinking of selling your house this year?
If you plan to sell your home this year, the most effective step you can take now is to prepare. The winter market moves quickly,...
