In the digital age an increasing amount of time and money is spent on the internet.

The current dispute between Fernhurst landowners and the energy company Celtique Energie has brought the process of fracking into the spotlight once again.

Partner at Hugh James solicitors, Matthew Evans, recently enjoyed a successful case in which a favourable decision for our client in Cardiff County Court was upheld in the Court of Appeal.

The Court of Appeal recently refused a widow permission to appeal against a first instance decision made by the Family Division of the High Court.

The first Legal Ombudsman report published in July 2011 reveals thousands of people may be receiving sub-standard services from unregulated companies offering consumer financial products.

Mr and Mrs Rawlings had identical wills prepared by their solicitor in which each left everything to the other. On the death of the survivor, the wills provided for everything to pass to Terry Marley, who they had treated as their son.

New regulations for will writing services in England and Wales are being proposed after research from the Legal Services Board (LSB) showed that 20% of wills contained mistakes

Partner at Hugh James solicitors, Matthew Evans has given his reaction to the developments regarding Sir Jimmy Saville’s estate.

Business Property Relief (BPR) applies to 'relevant business property' and acts to reduce the value of a property by up to 100%, for inheritance tax purposes.

Agricultural Property Relief (APR) can operate to reduce the extent to which agricultural property is exposed to inheritance tax upon the death of the owner.

Stephanie discusses the case of Jamie Yates v National Trust which looks at the duties of care owed by an occupier to his contractor's employees.

The widespread use of RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, also known as ‘bubbly concrete') as a lightweight alternative to traditional concrete builds, was used in thousands of public buildings from the 1950s.

With many of us helping to care for older relatives, a joint account seems like a simple solution in order to help with weekly shopping and other tasks.

Two draft bills published by the Law Commission could potentially change the rules that apply to the distribution of the estate of a person who dies intestate, that is, without a will.

The UK Government has published a substantially rewritten National Planning Policy Framework that replaces the tilted balance with new presumptions for development, introduces station-led growth policies, and redefines how local plan policies are weighted. The Framework creates new pathways for development around transport hubs and grey belt land while establishing immediate effect on all planning decisions.

The Court of Protection has recognised and enforced a Scottish guardianship order authorising deprivation of liberty for a vulnerable adult placed in England, but only after the original order was refused for failing to meet Article 5 ECHR safeguards. This case establishes important precedent on what procedural protections must be in place when cross-border care arrangements involve adults lacking capacity.

Argentinian footballing legend, Diego Maradona, has seen red and decided to sue the makers of Pro Evolution Soccer, Konami, for its unauthorised use of his name and likeness.

One year after the tragic Glória funicular crash in Lisbon that claimed 16 lives, the families of British victims Kayleigh Smith and Will Nelson share heartfelt tributes honoring their loved ones' achievements and the profound impact they had on those around them. The couple, who died on September 3, 2025, are remembered for their passion for theatre, their compassion for others, and the bright futures that were cut short.

A bitter dispute over an alleged Last Will and Testament of a British Marine killed in Afghanistan made the headlines and brought into sharp focus the unique and complex law surrounding wills for British service men and women.

Amazon delivery drivers and On-Site Managers may be entitled to significant backdated compensation for holiday pay, National Minimum Wage underpayments, and other employment rights they were denied. A growing group claim argues that despite being labeled as self-employed, these workers should legally be classified as employees or workers based on Amazon's control and integration of their services.