Pre-sale due diligence helps business owners identify and resolve issues before selling, ensuring a smoother transaction and boosting buyer confidence. Key areas include legal, financial, and operational risks, making the business more attractive and sale-ready.

Adverse possession allows an individual to gain legal ownership of a property by occupying it, without the original owner’s permission, for an extended period. The Land Registration Act 2002 gave landowners a little more control over their properties than they had previously but, as adverse possession is a complex area of property law, advice should be sought from a lawyer with appropriate experience.

On 1 January 2025, digital platforms such as eBay became required by law to report to HMRC any sellers who had made more than a few sales. The measure is intended to ensure that sellers pay tax on their sales.

As at the end of February 2025, internet sales comprised 26% of all retail sales in the UK. As the online market grows, businesses are tempted by what they see as the reduced cost of selling online. It is true that having to bind yourself to a lease and other set up costs and being tied into operating hours can be expenses and painful, but business is business, and organisations remain obligated to comply with a variety of laws.

Arvin Bhamra, Senior Associate provides examples of additional practical considerations we recommend for secured lending when making a loan secured against property.

The UK's digital marketing landscape is undergoing significant changes in 2025, with new legislation impacting how businesses collect, process, and use personal data. Key developments include the introduction of the Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA Bill) and amendments to the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). These changes aim to balance innovation with privacy, but they also introduce new compliance requirements for online businesses.

The number of people entering into equity release schemes has been on the rise in recent years as a result of their apparent ability to help with a multitude of financial issues.

At 11pm today, the UK leaves the EU. Concern about immigration was a key driver of the leave vote. There has been plenty of media noise and many announcements from Government about how Brexit will enable the UK to “take back control of our borders” There will be changes ahead.

It is unfortunately not possible to prevent someone from contesting a will. However, both at the will preparation stage and in the early stages of being faced with the prospect of a dispute after death, there are various steps that can be taken to protect against it.

Here we answer some common questions about nuptial agreements with a typical scenario.