Following a call for evidence in 2022, the government has published a summary of the responses to a questionnaire on reform of personal insolvency legislation in England and Wales.

Section 283A(2) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (the Act) provides a trustee in bankruptcy three years from the commencement of the bankruptcy to deal with an interest in the family...

It will not come as a surprise to those who deal regularly with telecoms matters that yet a further gap was found in the Electronic Communications Code...

With the publishing of the Agriculture Bill last week the Government has taken a significant and most welcome step towards the creation of a new British Agriculture Policy.

The idea of escaping from the 'always on' work culture and heading out into the countryside with nothing but a backpack for company has become increasingly popular...

Proprietary estoppel is a topic regularly covered [see Proprietary estoppel: How recent cases fit together | Michelmores], Proprietary estoppel: A tale of woe - Michelmores].

How many times has it happened to you? You watch an amazing movie and then discover that that movie is an adaptation of a book, or to read a book and think that the story...

In continuation of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 which was fast-tracked through Parliament in March 2022 in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine...

Following our article last year on animal liability (see Animal liability: Assessing the risk of cow attacks), and following further cattle trampling incidents in recent years...

What is the scope for cooperation between competitors in promoting sustainability and combatting climate change?

Getting married can be an exciting and busy time. But with so much "life admin" in the run up to the big day, it's very easy to forget to consider that your status as newlyweds

It is relatively commonplace for rights of access (easements) to be granted by rural landowners, especially when properties are developed and split...

Single use plastic is widely considered to be a scourge, contributing vast mounds of litter to our oceans and the landscape. As the ban on single use plastic comes into force in England (to be followed shortly by Wales)...

In the recent decision in Lemos v Church Bay Trust Company Ltd [2023], the court found that the bankrupt's intention in making a declaration of trust was to clarify...

The term "probate claim" applies to any contentious matter concerning the application for a grant of probate, revocation of an existing grant, or the validity of an alleged Will.

The Standish v Standish case clarifies the matrimonialisation of pre-marital assets, emphasizing that asset source, not title, dictates sharing principles in divorce settlements.

With rising housing costs, young adults increasingly rely on parental financial assistance. To protect these contributions, parents can use loans, declarations of trust, cohabitation agreements, or nuptial agreements.

It may seem odd to start an article concerning farm business tenancies and dispute resolution with a reference to the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986.

Judicial review proceedings to challenge a local planning authority's decision are required to be brought without delay and within 6 weeks of the decision.

‘ESG' (environmental, social and governance) serves as a framework that helps stakeholders analyse the sustainability of a company and its operations.