As a solicitor with more than 30 years' experience in commercial litigation, I've spent the greatest part of my professional life dealing with disputes between business owners.

In our recent article we looked at the requirement for employers to undertake a suitable and adequate risk assessment whenever they require their employees...

What has happened and where does it leave us? News last week confirmed that the proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CS3D")...

What to expect next from the OEP's investigation. In June 2022 the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) announced that it would carry out an investigation into the roles of Ofwat...

General and specific powers of attorney come in different shapes and sizes. This article focusses on Lasting Powers of Attorney relevant to a person's property and financial affairs.

Our family law experts explain what happens when you start to consider whether to move with your child.

On 19 October 2022, the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the case of Guest v Guest. This was a long-awaited decision for lawyers dealing with claims of this nature as there have been many conflicting opinions as to how the law should be interpreted.

It is important the financial arrangements arising from a previous remarriage are resolved before a party remarries.

The UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation system represents a significant shift in how visitors enter the country. Understanding who needs this digital permission, how the application process works, and what documentation dual citizens require can mean the difference between a smooth journey and being refused boarding at the airport.

The Department for Transport's 2025 road casualty statistics reveal a concerning paradox for motor insurers: while road fatalities declined to one of the lowest levels on record, serious injuries increased by 4%, driving up claim severity and costs. This analysis examines how rising KSI numbers, vulnerable road user exposure, and demographic shifts are reshaping the motor insurance landscape despite historically low collision frequency.

This article considers the tax treatment of family investment companies (FICs), in relation to how they are taxed.

It is common for individuals to be asked to complete a section 431 election. But what is a section 431 election? Tax expert, Haydn Rogan, explains.

The Weightmans team is spread across the country. From London to Glasgow, Liverpool to Newcastle, our team of over 1,400 is diverse in background,…

Platonic co-parenting involves those who wish to have a child and a parenting partner raising a child without romantic involvement.

As the UK experiences increasingly frequent heatwaves, a new occupational health risk is emerging that could lead to significant employers' liability claims in the coming decades. Workers who spend extended periods driving or working outdoors face cumulative exposure to UV radiation and extreme heat, potentially resulting in skin cancers and heat-related illnesses that may not manifest for years.

Guidance on what a Prohibited Steps Order entails and when you may need to apply for one.

Healthcare - what are the similarities between public inquiries and patient safety investigations...

When dealing with a liquidated company that does not have the benefit of insurance it is necessary to consider certain and important steps.

For those of us based in the UK, summer 2023 has taken a turn for the worse weather-wise.

The extension of these limitation periods has been the subject of discussions by the legal and insurance sector due to the increased period of liability, thus giving rise to a further risk of claims...