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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

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

Partner, Head of Trusts & Estates

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 News | 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 News, 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
Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury | 15th August 2023

The long-term effects of traumatic childbirth. Is there anything you...

Traumatic births Many women experience psychological and/or emotional trauma during and following a birth. A traumatic birth can impact on a mother’s post-natal mental health...

Mark Wisby

Senior Associate, Clinical Negligence
Commercial Property News | 10th August 2023

The Rise of Sustainable Buildings

With apocalyptic warnings of the Gulf Stream collapse, which recent headlines indicate could be as early at 2025 without carbon reductions, it may seem impossible...

Tamzin Mandelli

Partner, Commercial Property
Residential Property | 1st August 2023

What to Know When Buying a New Build Property in...

Buying a new build property in the UK can be an exciting venture, offering modern designs, energy efficiency, and the opportunity to be the first...

Lawrence Stolworthy

Partner, Head of Residential Property

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...

Lucy Penfold

Associate, Dispute Resolution