Our property solicitors are often asked “What happens next…” once contracts have been exchanged and to help, we have put together a few regularly asked questions to guide you when buying or selling a property.

The Covid pandemic and the uncertainty of travel quarantine arrangements has meant that a large majority of the Great British public have been staycationing in the UK this year.

Changing terms and conditions of employment is a tricky business. Whether it's furlough, reduced hours or pay, this last year has put contracts in the spotlight.

The UK's international travel ban was lifted on 17 May 2021, instead only advising against travel to any amber or red list country

On 5 August 2021, the government released its most recent list of companies which have breached the requirement to pay employees at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) offers mothers a natural delivery option following a previous C-section, but requires careful risk assessment, continuous monitoring, and immediate emergency facilities. Understanding the proper protocols for VBAC labour, the dangers of uterine hyperstimulation, and the critical signs of uterine rupture can mean the difference between a safe delivery and catastrophic injury to mother and baby.

Insufficient thought is often given to implied terms when parties enter into construction contracts.

Since 1 July 2021, all EU/EEA citizens now need to evidence their immigration status to live and work in the UK.

The line between being employed and self-employed can sometimes be a thin one and the Supreme Court has recently considered this issue in the case of Autoclenz Ltd v Belcher which considered whether an individual who is described in his contract as a self-employed contractor is really an employee.

Recent reports reveal that women in Wales continue to face significant delays in gynaecological cancer diagnosis and treatment, with only 41% beginning treatment within the 62-day target timeframe. Despite recommendations made in 2023 to address systemic issues—including women feeling dismissed by healthcare providers and a lack of awareness around cancer symptoms—progress remains inadequate and many of the same challenges persist.

One of the biggest changes brought on by technology in the way that we work is the rise of the concept of the Digital Nomad. To most people who have a general understanding of the concept it evokes images of...

Most businesses have addressed LAN/WAN security, however, the increased use of mobile devices that integrate with these is an area that few have sorted out. You can now access your work files and e-mail from anywhere at any time using a PDA or even your phone. However, a question mark still remains over security and the potential exposure of commercially sensitive and confidential data.

More children in Britain live in single parent families than almost anywhere else in Europe, according to a recent survey.

It is now almost two years since the catastrophic events of the Autumn of 2008, and while the market seems to have stabilised and there have been one or two more encouraging signs of late, activity in the mid-level leveraged loan market continues to be stuck at comparatively depressed levels.

Women’s healthcare in England faces significant challenges. There are a range of services provided by the NHS to women including gynaecology, obstetrics, contraception and reproductive health however they face several issues including increased waiting times, resulting in delayed diagnoses and treatment, and limited funding.

In my previous article (read here), I considered a claim where an adult child had been successful in bringing a claim under the Inheritance Act (Provision for Family & Dependants) ...

The provisions of Section 9 of the Wills Act 1837 ("the Act") have been in force for over 180 years. Despite this, the question of whether a will has been validly executed continues

Sometimes a case comes along that has so many issues for consideration you could almost be forgiven for not appreciating that when all said and done the underlying issues in the case...

Recent investigations reveal that maternal deaths in England have reached their highest level in 20 years, with approximately half potentially preventable through better care. Major reviews including the Ockenden report and Baroness Amos' investigation have identified recurring failures in maternity services, from poor communication and delayed recognition of complications to systemic inequalities affecting Black and Asian women at disproportionate rates.

As a director of a company in any sector there are many commercial matters to think about. Whilst focussing on developing your business it is easy for the legal framework governing your duties as...