The CPS was established in 1986 as the principal public prosecuting agency for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales, merging the existing Home Office and Police based prosecuting authorities.

More and more couples are choosing to cohabit (live together) outside of marriage.

With the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union gathering momentum, the Government has published a White Paper Report setting out plans in respect of the negotiations.

Mediation was first introduced to the United Kingdom in the early 1990s by a small number of construction solicitors who had encountered it in the USA.

The government has won a legal challenge against a High Court ruling that quashed a national planning policy intended to exempt small sites from affordable housing obligations.

From 6th April 2024, The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 will come into force with new flexible working regulations coming into effect.

Divorce is often a challenging and stressful process, especially when it comes to dividing financial assets and property.

Firstly, no documentary evidence existed to confirm whether the parties had formalised a financial settlement dismissing all future claims.

The highly unusual decision in the recent case of Owens v Owens, has served as a reminder of the Respondent's right to defend a Petition for divorce, and the Court's power to reject a Petition based on unreasonable behaviour...

The UK's departure from the European Union has had an inescapable impact on cross-border trade. One important aspect that has not grabbed headlines...

The Sentencing Council recently announced that, from April, it will be implementing more punitive sentences on individuals who commit Communications Act offences.

There is a general principle under English law that everyone has "freedom of testamentary capacity".

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's recent Autumn Statement outlined tax reductions, permanent business incentives, and a £500 million investment in AI. Economic challenge...

Last month, the ONS released figures showing that 11.8 million crimes were reported in the UK from September 2015 to September 2016, and 5.6 million of those were computer misuse or fraud related.

HM Revenue and Customs published guidance on the inclusion and use of board discretion in Enterprise Management Incentive share option plans.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) recently announced a new ‘Right to Regenerate' ...

In simple terms, it is a "get-out" card for the party exercising it.

An overwhelming majority of respondents to the consultation (including ourselves) opposed the proposals but it seems likely that the Ministry of Justice will be pushing on regardless.

A high percentage of homeowners own a leasehold property. It is therefore important to understand what a lease extension entails.