Clare Langford, a partner in our medical negligence team, secured £20,000 in compensation for the family of a young male following the failure to detain him under the Mental Health Act...

The case sets a definitive standard and serves as a stark reminder to employers that the reasons behind a redundancy are not the only factors which determine a fair dismissal.

Alcohol at work Christmas parties can cause a raft of problems from inclusivity issues to serious sexual misconduct and employers should consider switching to more sedate alternatives.

Suky Mann defends a client facing a 12-year ban and compensation order pursued by the Insolvency Service.

While landlords have the right to increase rent, they must follow specific procedures, and tenants have the right to challenge unfair increases.

A bitter family feud over the estate of 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin is a stark reminder of the importance of ensuring a will is valid and clear, writes Georgia Stott, Senior Associate in the Higgs...

Service charge is the cost payable by a leaseholder to the landlord for the services the landlord provides under the terms of the applicable lease.

What title can be acquired by someone who encroaches onto neighbouring land where that land is subject to a lease?

Trustees play a crucial role in ensuring a charity is run effectively and in the interests of the people or cause it is there to support

The Carer's Leave Regulations 2024 are being introduced to provide employees with caring responsibilities the entitlement to one week of unpaid carer's leave in any 12-month period.

Business leaders should focus on effective wellbeing strategies rather than "nice-to-haves" like lunchtime yoga sessions or Friday drinks, an employment expert has advised.

The Carer's Leave Regulations 2024 are being introduced to provide employees with caring responsibilities the entitlement to one week of unpaid carer's leave in any 12-month period.

There are several ways in which you may be able to contest or challenge your parent's will and decision to exclude you, but the method will depend upon your circumstances.

Creating a will is one of the most important steps to ensure that your estate is distributed according to your wishes after your death.

Almost four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, home and hybrid working are here to stay.

Many landlords understandably require a guarantor as added security when renting out a property. A guarantor is someone who will step in if the tenant fails to pay rent or damages the property...

The primary focus in a boundary dispute is establishing where the legal boundary actually lies. This is more complex than many people think, and a property's title deeds are rarely clear.

The UK government is intensifying efforts to enhance energy efficiency in privately rented homes across England and Wales following a 2020 consultation.

Some common themes include neighbours piling up rubbish or miscellaneous items outside their property and making it look like an eyesore, neighbours smoking cannabis outside their property...

The reality is that serving a Section 21 or Section 8 notice is just the first step. When tenants receive an eviction notice, they may choose to leave, but if they don't....