According to the latest set of statistics from the Office for National Statistics, the proportion of people in a relationship and cohabiting has increased from 19.7% in 2012 to 22.7% in 2022, a trend that looks set to continue. Although there are many reasons why people in long term relationships choose to not to marry it is likely that only a few have considered the legal implications of not doing so.

In general, where a claimant argues that a defendant has made a misrepresentation, it is for the claimant to show that the misrepresentation induced the claimant to enter into the contract.

If you have a professional negligence claim to bring against a surveyor, accountant, barrister, solicitor, architect, or other professional adviser, beware of the limitation periods.

Close relatives of tenants who occupy an agricultural holding under an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“the 1986 Act”) tenancy, granted before 12 July 1984, enjoy rights of succession on death and on retirement after the tenant has reached the age of 65.

Solicitors specialising in contentious probate matters are often faced with disappointed beneficiaries who comment after seeing a will of a loved one that “those cannot be the wishes of the deceased”.

A person making an application for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the Act”) should first consider the value of the deceased’s net estate.

Historically insurance law was heavily weighted to insurers when it came to considering claims. They were able to walk away from claims for all sorts of unexpected reasons.

The Government has announced extra protection for businesses by placing a moratorium on commercial landlords’ sanctions for at least three months so that those who cannot pay their rent because of cashflow difficulties related to the coronavirus will be protected from eviction.

Coronavirus is causing untold difficulties and strain on the life of many businesses. As a result, boards of directors across the country are being asked many unexpected questions. Details of commercial contracts, employment and HR-related issues such as furlough, and the financing of a business are all high on the agenda.

It is very common for those making a will to ask a responsible relative or friend to act as the executor of their will when they die. More often than not, people accept the request without really knowing what is involved in administering an estate nor the duties and legal responsibilities it entails.