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The Supreme Court's landmark decision in Drelle fundamentally reshapes how foreign judgment debts can be used in English insolvency proceedings, allowing creditors to present bankruptcy petitions without first obtaining recognition or registration. This ruling removes a significant procedural buffer for debtors and creates new strategic opportunities for foreign office-holders pursuing directors and recipients across jurisdictions...

Construction contracts under English law typically require execution as deeds to benefit from a 12-year limitation period, but failing to meet statutory requirements can reduce this protection to just six years. Understanding the critical formalities of deed execution—including proper signatory authority, witness requirements, and verification procedures—is essential for ensuring contracts deliver the legal protection parties intend.

From 6 April 2027, important reforms to the inheritance tax regime will bring most authorised death benefit payments from registered pension schemes within a deceased's estate for IHT purposes. Personal representatives and beneficiaries will be able to ask pension scheme trustees to withhold and pay IHT due, requiring administrative systems to adapt to comply with new legislation.