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The Duty of Full and Frank Disclosure in Without Notice Interim Applications

It is a long established principle in litigation that a party making a without notice (formerly ex parte) application has…
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Record Inheritance Tax Receipts Highlight the Urgent Need for Estate Planning

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is claiming a growing share of family wealth. In the 2024/25 tax year, HMRC collected a record…
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Selling or Buying a Law Firm? Legal Considerations in Law Firm M&A Transactions

While any M&A deal invariably involves a range of legal and commercial considerations, the sale of a law firm presents…
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Success was not on the cards for MoD employee; Employment Tribunal rules that good luck card snub was not harassment

In Mr J Eyles v Ministry of Defence, the Claimant brought several disability discrimination claims against his employer….
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Clause for Concern: Are Dispute Resolution Clauses legally binding within a construction contract?

Dispute resolution clauses are contractual provisions that set out the process the parties must or may follow from the point…
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Taylor Swift: Prenup or pet-nup?  Why both might be on the table

With Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement lighting up headlines and social media feeds, fans and experts alike are buzzing…
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Retrospective Applications to the Court of Protection – when are they required?

When we talk about the Court of Protection, it’s usually in the context of applying for deputyship or seeking approval…
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Grey Divorce: Navigating Separation in Later Life

When a relationship breaks down, one of the first practical questions many people ask is whether they can leave the…
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Clicking Into Trouble – When Internet Browsing Leads to an Unfair Dismissal

A recent Tribunal decision has sent a clear message to employers: surveillance alone is not a shortcut to fair dismissal….
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Managing construction insolvency risk: how to spot and minimise disruption in a supply chain

The construction industry continues to experience the highest number of insolvencies in England & Wales….
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Redundancy or restructure? Employment law trip hazards in construction layoffs

Organisations in the construction sector must tread carefully as improperly handled redundancies can be costly….
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Cheesed off: why giving a whistleblower the cold shoulder can cost you

In Ayad v WL Retail Ltd, the Claimant, a cheesecake café worker, successfully brought claims against her former employer after…