The Supreme Court has recently decided a case, Standish v Standish, where husband and wife were arguing about whether pre-marital wealth had become a joint asset and should be shared on divorce. Mr Standish had built up significant wealth before getting married and later transferred over £70 million to Mrs Standish. The intention was to […]
Generally, anyone who has a commercial dispute will be looking to resolve it as speedily and cost-effectively as possible. Sometimes an Alternative Dispute Resolution option, such as mediation, is a way to do this, but frequently starting down the court proceedings route is the most obvious option. In these instances, pre-action disclosure can be a […]
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After my daughter was born in 2020, I knew after nine months that I was ready to return to work. So it came as no surprise to feel the same way following the birth of my second daughter last year. Thankfully, I found it much easier to admit to myself how I felt this time. […]
Are you the owner of freehold land on which leasehold properties are built? Or do you own a leasehold property? If so, you may need legal help in relation to a leasehold extension. Why might you need a leasehold extension? If you own a property on a freehold basis, you own the building and the […]
Last week the Law Commission of England and Wales published their recommendations on reforming and modernising the law on Wills. They hope that these updates, if adopted, will take account of changes to society; protect vulnerable individuals better; and reflect technological progress. The Wills Act 1837 is one of the oldest pieces of legislation that […]
When is a well-intentioned act a sackable offence? That was the crux of Mr Hewston’s high-profile unfair dismissal case against Ofsted. Dismissed for gross misconduct after brushing rainwater off a child’s head, Hewston’s case travelled from an employment tribunal loss to a victory at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) and later the Court of Appeal. […]
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Expanding your business to take on employees for the first time may seem a little daunting. By following some basic steps, you can ensure you are protecting your business for the future and treating your new employees fairly and appropriately. This is something you should also do even if your first employee is a family […]
The starting point for the licensing rules for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) is that the landlord of a ‘large’ HMO requires a licence if the property is occupied by five or more people living in two or more separate households as their permanent or full-time residence, who share facilities such as a toilet, bathroom […]
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Hybrid working has become a permanent fixture in many UK workplaces, with clear benefits reported around productivity, wellbeing, and employee satisfaction. However, an increasing number of employers, particularly in professional, financial, and technical sectors, are now reassessing this balance and encouraging more in-person attendance. There’s growing recognition that certain activities, such as mentoring junior […]
Perhaps surprisingly, only 26% of pet owners over the age of 30 seem to have considered, and made plans for, what will happen to their pets in the event of their death. This recent research, conducted by Censuswide on behalf of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, revealed that 59% of UK adults over 30 were […]
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