Donna Ockenden’s current review into Nottingham University NHS Trust’s maternity units has revealed that her team is looking at the files of approximately 1800 families who are thought to have been affected by poor treatment at Nottingham’s Queen’s Medical Centre's and Nottingham City Hospital's maternity units. The announcement that the Trust is now also the subject of a police investigation will have compounded the agony for the families concerned.

Often, we are approached by employers and employees to help negotiate the terms of a settlement agreement. Whilst it can be a daunting process, with the right guidance you can achieve the best outcome.

This employment law seminar is a must attend for all HR professionals and business owners as we are covering all the need-to-know changes that will impact you from as early as 6 April 2024.

On 19 April 2018 Master Clark handed down Judgment in the above matter. The case centred around the Estate of Lily Rose Nutt (“Lily”) who died on 25 February 2013 aged 88.

In January 2015, the Chancery Division of the High Court considered the duty of care owed by prestigious and leading auction houses in the case of Thwaytes v Sotherby’s.

Historically courts have taken a robust approach to protecting gifts contained in wills for the benefit of a charity. A number of recent cases suggest a change of approach towards charities. A notable case, which reflects these changing attitudes is the case of Gill and Woodall [2010].

In recent years the number of disappointed children contesting their parent’s Will has substantially increased.

When someone dies, most people want the stresses of dealing with financial and administrative matters to be taken away by someone who is expert in how these processes work.

Recent case law has increasingly found in favour of validity, particularly where the will has been professionally prepared. The courts’ view appears to be that experienced solicitors would not prepare a will for a person if they feel they did not have capacity or were concerned about their understanding of the same.

In order to apply for probate, executors have to provide HMRC with details of all assets and liabilities (including joint assets) and any gifts made by the deceased during the seven years prior to death.