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Disputing Inheritance – What is contentious probate?

Are you looking to contest a Will or perhaps you are experiencing a probate or inheritance dispute? Our dispute resolution…
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Male Heirs, Beliefs and Culture vs UK Law

One culturally significant issue risen in the courts in two recent cases: the issue of disinheriting family members because of…
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What is Adverse Possession?

Adverse possession is a legal principle by which an individual who is not the legal owner of land can become…
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What Developers Need to Know About Limitation following Grenfell

The objective of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) was to reform building safety legislation and fire safety….
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The Tate Modern – Right to Privacy

In today’s busy and fast-paced world, a person’s right to privacy is becoming increasingly important and legally recognised….
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A Perennial Problem – hiding the presence of Japanese Knotweed

There are two main areas of law which can lead to the liability of one party not dealing with or…
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Commercial Landlords: Tenants Insolvency

All of the government emergency legislation for COVID that was designed to prevent commercial tenants being wound up or leases…
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Adverse Possession

Adverse possession is also called “squatters rights”, and it has been the subject of controversy, however, it is not as…
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Increasing the use of mediation in the civil justice system

The Ministry of Justice announce its plans to impose compulsory civil mediation for all proceedings allocated to the small claims…
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How do I remove charges and restrictions where the lending company has been dissolved?

Upon lending company dissolution, if there are any property or rights to which the lending company is entitled……
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The New FCA Consumer Duty – How does it impact firms?

In July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final policy, rules and guidance on the new Consumer Duty….
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Director disqualifications in 2022

Director disqualification related to dissolved companies is not new, but in 2022 there was greater risk of it….