It is inevitable that the changes will increase the timing and costs of insolvency and enforcement proceedings and it will be more important

This is an interesting update about comments made by the chief planner at the Housing Ministry. In summer the Government published a series

The government has recently enacted legislation requiring larger companies to adopt stronger corporate governance arrangements and improve their engagement with employees, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.

It is unfortunate but not unusual to find that following the death of a family member a dispute arises amongst those with an entitlement to or an expectation of an inheritance.

The extent to which a beneficiary is entitled to trust information is a frequent cause of friction between beneficiaries and trustees/executors.

The Supreme Court will begin hearing in December an appeal on a series of test cases relating to when asbestos claims are 'triggered'.

One of the areas that can exacerbate the already distressing situation following a death is where there is an argument about where the Deceased should be buried, or whether there should be a burial or a cremation.

Direct loss and/or expense is found in the JCT Contracts to describe the reimbursement to which the Contractor is entitled under the provisions of the Contract in respect of disruption and prolongation.

The Supreme Court has handed down it's Judgment deciding that employment tribunal fees are unlawful, and that they are indirectly discriminatory.

Mediation has now become widely accepted as an effective means of resolving commercial disputes, both amongst the legal profession itself and increasingly amongst clients involved in the litigation process.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham's latest announcement for the creation of Great British Grid seeks to address the transmission capacity shortcomings currently facing the grid.

A claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975 ('the 1975 Act') is not a hostile claim against the estate; rather it is a claim concerning the division of the net estate.

Is the use of a trade mark on second hand goods sufficient to maintain the registration of that trade mark for ‘new' goods?

As many readers will already be aware, at the end of December 2020 the transition period ended between the UK and the EU.

Trustees risk facing costs orders in court proceedings in just the same way as any other party would.

Trustees are jointly and severally liable for breach of trust to their beneficiaries where that breach has led to a loss to the trust fund.

It is fair to say that a Will can be challenged in a number of different ways however, perhaps one of the more exciting areas is forgery.

As AI voice cloning technology becomes increasingly sophisticated and accessible, the Save Our Voices Now campaign calls for statutory rights allowing individuals to own and control their voice as intellectual property. This article examines whether existing UK law sufficiently protects one of our most personal and recognisable attributes, exploring copyright, trade marks, passing off, and the practical steps individuals and businesses can take.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to bring significant reforms to employment law, with a number of these changes already being implemented. One important proposal, set to be introduced in 2027, concerns the consultation obligations that arise during collective redundancy exercises.

Significant changes to harassment law are expected to come into force on 30 October 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025, requiring employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and reintroducing third-party harassment liability. These reforms represent a substantial shift from a reactive approach to a proactive one, with employers expected to identify and address harassment risks before complaints arise. Failure to comply may expose employers to increased liability, greater scrut