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The 2019 Hague Convention: why England should be the international dispute forum of choice for business-to-business contracts

The 2019 Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (the HJC) enters…
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Think your Title Plan Defines your Boundary? Think Again

When purchasing a property, one of the key documents you’ll receive is the Land Registry title plan. Many property owners…
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Capacity in Private Wealth and Inheritance Law—The Critical Role of Lasting Powers of Attorney

When managing private wealth and planning for inheritance, one of the most overlooked—but legally crucial—considerations is mental capacity. Capacity determines…
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Business Tenancies in the Spotlight: The 1954 Act Under Review

On 19 November 2024, the Law Commission published its first consultation paper on Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant…
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Huffing, Puffing…and Heading to Tribunal?

In the recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research, it was held that sighing and…
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How employers can respond to the concerns of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace

As Pride Month unfolds this June, now is a crucial opportunity for employers to visibly demonstrate their commitment to supporting…
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Lookalike Copying or Similar Design – What constitutes Trade Mark Infringement?

Ever-evolving case law in intellectual property disputes has, in recent years, clarified the distinction between ‘lookalike’ brands, which infringe on…
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The Dark Side of Mishandled Whistleblowing

When a personality test labels an employee as “Darth Vader,” it may sound like harmless office humour, but for HR…
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Fraud – Do we have a dodgy document?

Fraud is something to be carefully considered when it is raised as a concern by a client. I write as…
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Signed, Sealed… Disputed: Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Hidden Handwritten Wills

When the Queen of Soul passed away in 2018, she left more than just a legacy of timeless music –…
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Flexibility First: The Future of Office Leases

The office lease landscape in the UK has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Where traditional long term leases…
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The Intestacy rule and what this means for the Liam Payne Estate

When someone passes away, they leave behind assets and liabilities (their Estate) that need to be dealt with. Who is…