Partnership disputes often arise from clashing personalities, financial aspirations, and emotional tensions that can threaten business relationships. When traditional litigation proves expensive and risky, mediation offers a confidential, flexible alternative that allows partners to resolve conflicts without the unpredictability of court proceedings. This exploration examines why mediation proves particularly effective in navigating the complex dynamics of partnership breakdowns.

A bus driver traveling slightly over the speed limit struck and killed a pedestrian who ran into the road, leading to a £1.5 million compensation claim. Despite police taking no action, accident reconstruction revealed critical errors in the driver's braking response that could have prevented the fatality. The case settled for £575,000, with the bus company absorbing £400,000 due to their insurance excess, highlighting the significant financial risks companies face when sharing liability thro

Seven months on from the Building Safety Act (‘BSA') coming into force on the 28 June 2022, we begin to experience how the courts will implement the retrospective limitation period for claims under s.1 of the Defective Premises Act 1972 (‘DPA').

Our Building Safety Claims team continues to monitor developments arising from the BSA to bring you the latest updates

The position of siblings under UK inheritance tax (IHT) law has again become a topical issue with respect to the tax regime during people's lifetime and after death with the introduction...

Many individuals with minimal ties to the United States are exploring the process of renouncing their citizenship, driven primarily by administrative burdens rather than tax avoidance. Understanding the implications, from loss of access rights to potential impacts on future generations, requires careful consideration before taking the oath of renunciation.

War in Europe, rocketing energy costs, UK financial "planning" which may have the ability to destabilise the economy; the future presents quite a bleak picture, at the moment.

A Canadian study published in February 2023 reviewed 162 sepsis/infection medico-legal claims closed between 2011 – 2020. The review found that in "81% of cases, failing to consider...

The UK's skills shortages are evolving from an operational challenge into a significant health and safety concern, with workforce competence gaps creating conditions that may increase workplace accidents and liability claims. Analysis of employers' liability claims data reveals that while staffing shortages are rarely a direct cause of settlements, the inability to demonstrate effective risk management through proper documentation accounts for nearly half of all settled claims.

Balancing efficiency whilst maintaining standards is a reasonable conclusion having reviewed the Civil Justice Council working group's final report...

In this article we review the new legislation of the The Employment Relations Act 2023 and the recent consultation on handling flexible working…

We are coming towards the end of the process of reversing age discrimination in the 2015 NHS Pension Scheme.

Andrew Brammer, Partner in our regulatory team, discusses the hurdles in maintaining workplace transport safety.

Increasing pressure and scrutiny from stakeholders and regulators show that they are beginning to understand sustainability-related issues.

In some situations, grandparents may find themselves separated from their grandchildren due to family disputes, divorce, or other circumstances.

We look at some practical tips specific to pension sharing, that can be overlooked when dealing with a financial settlement on divorce.

When AI medical diagnostic and treatment systems become mostly accurate, will medical practitioners grow complacent and fail to maintain their skill?

British citizens living overseas face unique considerations when renewing their passports, from meeting digital photo requirements to managing the period without travel documents. Understanding the online application process and required documentation can help ensure a smooth renewal experience from abroad.

After a consequential hearing which took place in May 2023, and following the handing down of the subsequent approved judgment in June 2023...

The extensive schedule of potentially relevant documents listed in ‘Annex C: Pre-Action Personal Injury Protocol Standard Disclosure Lists' for Workplace Claims...