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Commercial Property | 28th September 2017

Is Feudalism Really a Thing of the Past?

Legislation aims to keep up with growth and changes in society. In consequence it can be extensive. We have seen 31 Acts passed onto the...

John Guthrie

Partner, Commercial Property
Commercial Property | 27th September 2017

Land Ownership: Law Commission Reform Proposals

It was announced in 2016 that the Government will bring forward proposals to respond to the recommendations of the Law Commission’s report on “Making Land...

Tamzin Mandelli

Partner, Head of Commercial Property
Wills, Trusts & Estates | 7th September 2017

Dementia and the Power of Attorney

One of the fastest growing health issues in UK society is the seemingly relentless rise in dementia. This terrifying category of diseases combined with an...

Jordan Page

Partner, Trusts & Estates
News | 6th September 2017

Gerard Sanders Receives Law Society Recognition

Gerard Sanders has become a member of the Law Society's Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme. The Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme covers all work undertaken by solicitors...

Gerard Sanders

Partner, Head of Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
Dispute Resolution | 29th August 2017

Mirror, mirror on the wills

It is often said that everyone is free to change their wills right up until the day they die, but as a recent case has...

Paul Grimwood

Partner & Accredited Mediator
Family | 16th August 2017

I’m in a failing marriage, get me out of here!

Two recent developments in divorce could result in people finding it more acrimonious and expensive to untie the knot. Whilst the law still requires one...

Julian Waldon

Associate, Family
Dispute Resolution | 14th August 2017

Ground Rents: Grounds for Professional Negligence

There has been a considerable amount of recent press coverage regarding the sale of new-build leasehold properties following the launch of the government’s consultation paper,...

Simon Wood

Barrister, Dispute Resolution & Accredited Mediator
Commercial & Corporate | 10th August 2017

Top 5 Tips for a Successful Commercial Business Relocation

It’s said that moving to a new house is one of the most stressful events of your life. If you’re moving your business, then you...

Danielle Collett-Bruce

Senior Solicitor, Commercial & Corporate
Dispute Resolution | 7th August 2017

The Strange World Of Inheritance Act Claims By Estranged Children

Following the well-publicised decision of the Supreme Court in Ilott – v – The Blue Cross and Others earlier this year lawyers dealing with Inheritance...

Paul Grimwood

Partner & Accredited Mediator
Clinical Negligence | 3rd August 2017

Radical reform of costs in clinical negligence cases…well not quite,...

Lord Justice Jackson has just published his report on fixed recoverable costs (FRC) and it is anticipated that at some stage in future FRC will...

Isabel Bathurst

Associate, Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence