In this case, the Court of Appeal considered that dismissal for an employee's expression of controversial beliefs on social media amounted to unlawful discrimination.

Making a will is one of the most important steps in planning your estate. But what happens if your wishes change?

The forfeiture rule prevents a convicted person from benefitting from their crime in any way. In the context of estate administration, the forfeiture rule would prevent a beneficiary...

In this edition, Lauren Hartigan-Pritchard shares her article on Creditor Duty, written for the London Gazette. Suky Mann also shares case studies...

Most tenants of residential premises benefit from protection against excessive service charges under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (the 'Act').

Previously we discussed the prevalence of mental health considerations in the workplace, noting that the rising cost of living and the working environment post-COVID...

My name is Katherine Cooke, and I am a Senior Associate in the employment law team. Thank you so much for joining today. We are going to be diving into an introduction to Neurodiversity at Work.

A recent case – in which the Supreme Court dismissed a woman's appeal for financial relief following the death of her former husband before the final determination...

For example, a family may own a large field, which they sell to a house builder. However, because they intend to live next door on their farmland, they may insist that a covenant...

One key aim of the Act is to improve the accuracy and quality of the data regarding companies on public registers, which will help tackle economic crime.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (‘ECCTA') became law in October 2023, with the new requirements regarding statutory register maintenance initially...

The rules of intestacy play an important role in deciding how an estate should be managed and executed if someone passes away without leaving a will.

During National Apprenticeship Week we shine a spotlight on Emily Neale, one of our most successful apprentices.

There are many reasons why you may need access to your neighbours' land. For example, you might need to carry out work on your own property or other work, such as cutting back trees or branches.

In her latest series of articles, Nyree Applegarth answers the questions she is most commonly asked relating to property and land disputes and highlights the most relevant case law.

Asset sales are a common method of business transactions, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, where one party sells assets, ranging from tangible items like equipment and property to intangible assets like intellectual property or goodwill, to another.

While not legally binding, heads of terms provide a roadmap for the lease agreement, ensuring that both landlord and tenant understand the core terms of the deal before proceeding to the formal drafting stage.

Japanese knotweed is a term that troubles homeowners and landowners because it is an invasive plant species that can rapidly get out of control and cause significant damage to buildings and neighbouring land.

The administration of an estate can often be a complex process. One of the best ways to ensure that it is handled efficiently, impartially, and in compliance with legal principles...

The property market has long been associated with complex, paper-heavy processes that often lead to delays and inefficiencies. However, digital conveyancing is rapidly transforming...