Post-Grenfell, the UK government banned combustible materials on external walls of high-rise buildings in 2018 and extended the ban in 2022 to include new hotels, hostels, and boarding houses over 18 meters, and all buildings using metal composite materials with unmodified polyethylene cores.

Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) provide additional educational support for children with special needs. To request one, contact your local authority and submit necessary evidence. EHCPs detail the child's needs, support methods, and required provisions, with sections covering aspirations, health, social care, outcomes, and education.

Divorce can threaten financial security, particularly regarding pensions. Key points include understanding how pensions are divided, options for protecting your pension, and legal considerations. Common methods include pension sharing, offsetting, and earmarking. Consulting experts and obtaining a clean break order are essential steps...

Paul Strelitz and Oliver Hyams successful in the Court of Appeal in the latest hearing in a long running international shareholding dispute concerning a UK-based technology company.

This article outlines the A-level appeal process in England, including grounds for appeal, necessary evidence, deadlines, and possible outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of expert guidance and highlights potential impacts on university applications.

Anti-Bullying Week 2024 focuses on raising awareness about various forms of bullying, including physical, verbal, and cyberbullying, while promoting kindness and respect. The campaign encourages proactive involvement from schools, parents, and communities to create a safer, inclusive environment.

Franchise agreements can provide a wide range of benefits for both franchisees and franchisors. That being said, there may come a time where the agreement is no longer fit for purpose, leading to one...

Off rolling occurs when a school removes a pupil from their school roll without a formal exclusion or by encouraging the parent to remove their child.

Remarrying without finalizing financial remedies risks losing claims under Section 28(3) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. Timely applications, valid agreements, and alternative legal remedies are crucial to securing financial settlements post-divorce.

The Building Safety Act 2022 allows High Courts to issue Building Liability Orders, holding associated companies jointly liable for unsafe buildings. This prevents developers from evading responsibility through subsidiaries, ensuring accountability and fair compensation for safety issues.

The Building Safety Act 2022 is a legislative response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, aimed at ensuring the safety of residential buildings.

The Building Safety Act 2022 introduces three gateway checkpoints—planning, construction, and completion—to enhance safety in high-rise buildings, requiring regulatory approval at each stage before proceeding.

Joint property ownership allows multiple parties to buy property together, offering financial benefits and shared ownership options. It involves legal complexities, requires clear agreements, and may lead to disputes if relationships deteriorate.

The Building Safety Act 2022 enhances fire and structural safety in high-rise residential buildings. It establishes clear responsibilities for owners and managers, introduces a Building Safety Regulator, and protects leaseholders from costs of rectifying unsafe cladding.

No matter whether you're a first-time buyer, or you have already firmly positioned yourself on the property ladder, buying a house is a substantial investment for the rest of your life.

Jo Summers, Partner at Jurit LLP, highlighted on Radio London how delays in probate, required to access deceased assets, are causing financial and emotional distress, exacerbated by the need to pay inheritance tax upfront.

Andrew Schlidt, a partner at Godfrey & Kahn, has been building his technology law practice over the past 20 years. Initially hired as a software programmer at Accenture, he ultimately decided...

As an in-house lawyer, you oversee a multitude of legal issues. This can include the complex area of immigration.