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The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) addresses property disputes, especially for non-married individuals. It resolves ownership issues through resulting trusts, constructive trusts, or proprietary estoppel, and emphasizes clear agreements and records to prevent conflicts.

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) marks a significant shift in the UK's approach to tackling economic crime.

The King's Speech introduced the Victims, Courts and Public Protection Bill, aiming to reduce court delays, enhance victim support, and impose stricter measures on sex offenders, with expected reforms welcomed by charities and experts.

White collar crime is something of a term of art. It has no definition at law but is widely understood by the industry to refer to non-violent/non-sexual offending by professionals...

High net worth divorces in the UK involve complexities such as hidden asset discovery, division of valuable art, lifestyle analysis for spousal maintenance, business ownership impact, and international jurisdiction battles, necessitating expert legal advice from firms like Duncan Lewis.

When couples divorce, pensions are often one of the most valuable assets that must be taken into account...

With social media now woven into the fabric of daily life, it's easy to get caught up in sharing personal moments on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok...

The recent breakup of public figures has spotlighted the legal and financial complexities for cohabiting couples, who lack the property, inheritance, and financial rights afforded to married couples. A cohabitation agreement can help clarify asset ownership and reduce future risks.

Sarah Peart and Sophie Jensen from our Leeds childcare team have released an important new video explaining the legal circumstances around child removal by social services.

If you are considering getting married or forming a civil partnership or have recently done so, it is important to review the contents of your current will, or to consider making...

With thousands of households living in temporary accommodation across the Midlands, local authorities face increasing pressure to secure housing quickly. But speed cannot come at the expense of suitability.

Our business immigration team has witnessed first-hand the distress and frustration caused by the refusal of a standard visitor visa.

n a key judgment, the Court of Appeal clarified the limits of Home Office discretion in detaining vulnerable individuals under immigration powers.

A vulnerable asylum seeker facing imminent deportation to France was granted a last-minute High Court injunction after Duncan Lewis Solicitors challenged the Home Office's inadmissibility decision and disputed trafficking claim. The legal intervention not only prevented removal but ultimately led to the Secretary of State reversing position, releasing the client from detention, issuing a positive trafficking decision, and agreeing to substantively consider the asylum claim in the UK.

In our earlier ARTICLE (link) ‘Supreme Court for the "Superior Court"?’ we predicted that the issue of whether, and if so on what basis, the Upper Tribunal was susceptible to judicial review would have to be settled by the Supreme Court.

The UK Home Office has closed the Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) replacement service, shifting toward a fully digital immigration status system, expected to be complete by January 2025.

Decisions made within care proceedings have lasting and impactful consequences for the family involved. The Family Court therefore has a duty to consider all of the information before it and place the child's welfare...

Cerebral palsy is a term used to describe a group of lifelong conditions that impact movement and coordination. It is caused by brain damage or abnormalities that occur before, during, or shortly after birth.