New inheritance tax caps threaten UK farmers, sparking fears of devastating economic consequences, says Matthew Yates...

Following on from its 2023 guidance on the impact of climate change on solicitors, the Law Society has released specific guidance for the property sector.

A recent decision of the Supreme Court affects the circumstances in which a lender bank will be put "on inquiry" in non-commercial loan transactions involving couples.

Various trust structures exist within the English legal system to protect beneficiaries who may struggle to manage their financial affairs, and who may be more at risk of financial abuse.

Disputed Wills are, sadly, becoming an increasingly common fact of life.

Commercial Energy Performance Certificates are transitioning from routine compliance documents to critical enforcement targets in 2026. With authorities intensifying scrutiny of MEES violations and multi-metric EPC assessments on the horizon, landlords face mounting pressure to proactively manage energy ratings or risk substantial fines, leasing restrictions, and diminished asset values.

Large divorce cases have been making the news recently, with the award in Charman v Charman at £48m (left untouched by the Court of Appeal in May this year) presently leading the field - perhaps not for long.

For many business owners, a sale represents the culmination of years of growth and hard work. Whether the motivation is retirement, strategic exit, or to unlock capital for new ventures...

Hunters Law LLP is a legal practice located at 9 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas and maintains a strong commitment to equality...

Jerry Saltz, American art critic, invites us to see museums not as static showcases, but portals into layered histories and alternative worlds. Like stepping through a wormhole, we encounter artefacts as guiding...

If you've recently stumbled across the phrase "quiet divorcing", you're not alone. The concept appears to be swirling through lifestyle journalism, marriage counselling circles, and increasingly, real life.

Gathering for the recent Cultural Enterprises AGM within the Palace of Westminster was to meet within a page of living history. This is the building known as the "Mother of Parliaments", a site of administration...

As we move into the New Year, the dust has begun to settle following the 2024 Autumn Budget. On 18 November 2024, HMRC invited members of its Wealthy...

Hunters Law LLP is a legal practice located at 9 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London. The firm provides comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas and maintains a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in their operations.

Despite well-reported difficulties, the UK remains the world's third-largest start-up economy on the basis of capital invested each year.

Trusts are a very useful and often vital mechanism for vulnerable individuals because it allows funds to be held by persons (known as the ‘trustees') for the benefit of the vulnerable individual.

The outcome of a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 is notoriously difficult to predict. Depending on the category of claimant, there are nine statutory factors...

The UK Budget's rise in property income tax, combined with the continued freeze on income tax thresholds, will significantly tighten margins for landlords...

Advance Subscription Agreements (ASAs) and Convertible Loan Notes (CLNs) are two popular investment instruments used by venture capital funds, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices to invest in emerging companies.

Looking back on 2024, there was a worrying trend of safeguarding and duty of care breaches that came to prominence.