On 27 April 2017, the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill received Royal Assent and became the Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017. The Act is not however yet in force. The Government anticipates that it may be implemented in 2018.

Attorneys and deputies have the authority to make financial decisions on behalf of someone who no longer has the capacity to make such decisions.

Lord Templeman was a very well renowned member of the judiciary and his legacy in respect of private client law continues to dictate best practice today. Lord Templeman is particularly known for his advent of the “golden rule” surrounding testamentary capacity.

A will is a legal document which records how an individual would like to dispose of their estate after they have passed away.

In an unusual proprietary estoppel case, Wills v. Sowray, two brothers found themselves disputing a claim by the daughter of their deceased friend, Tony Sowray, that they were not entitled to inherit his farm despite an understanding that they would do so.

In 2021 the High Court ruled that Evan Richard Hughes' final will was invalid as he lacked the necessary testamentary capacity when he made his will. This was decided even though both a solicitor and medical professional determined that he did have the required testamentary capacity at the time of making his will.

Using mediation to deal with and resolve harassment and discrimination issues in the workplace can be very cost-effective for employers who would otherwise have to deal with work related stress, absences, depression and claims of disability discrimination.

Considerable column inches have already been devoted to the introduction of The Renters (Reform) Bill with many commentators lamenting that it will hasten the demise of the private landlord. Hailed as the biggest overhaul of residential tenancy law for over thirty years, it seeks to address perceived inequalities in the landlord/tenant relationship.

The new government has delivered on setting up a new UK Border Security Command (BSC) to enhance security and tackle organised criminality around trafficking and scrapped the expensive and controversial Rwanda plan. Against this background, what should businesses, still worried about skill shortages and employment costs, expect?

A leading Midlands law firm has announced a new residential property team which provides specialist expertise across England and Wales.