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To have or not to have – What is testamentary capacity?

In England and Wales, a person making a will must be able to fully understand what they are doing at…
3 years ago
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M&A Outlook – the news should be more positive

No one could blame you for having a less than optimistic outlook for mergers and acquisitions activity for the coming…
3 years ago
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Assumption of Responsibility – The other side of the fence

The thorny issue of assumption of responsibility in professional negligence cases continues to tax the judicial system….
3 years ago
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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…
3 years ago
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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….
3 years ago
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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….
3 years ago
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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…
3 years ago
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Options (ADR)

More than ever, it is worth considering how to resolve financial disputes, arising on relationship breakdown, out of court….
4 years ago
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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…
4 years ago
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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…
4 years ago
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Stamp duty holiday pressures causing professional negligence claims

If you moved home in 2021 and you believe your surveyor or conveyancer made a mistake with your sale or…
4 years ago
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Tenant Liquidation – A Guide for Commercial Landlords

Commercial landlords can use numerous methods to recover rent arrears or to regain possession of their premises after tenant liquidation….
4 years ago