When a person has gone missing and is presumed dead, the Presumption of Death Act 2013 (“the Act”) allows certain eligible people to seek a declaration that the missing person has died so that they can begin the probate process. Among those eligible are those who have 'sufficient interest in the determination of the application' and the recent case of Caroline Fisher has helped to clarify how to define someone who falls into this category.
When the ownership of a business changes, and especially if that business holds a sponsor licence, vigilance is needed. Matthew Davies, Partner and Head of Business Immigration and Stacey Lambert, Associate explain Right to Work checks and sponsor compliance on the sale of a business.
A declaration of trust is a legal document that can be used by tenants in common to establish and clarify their respective interests in a property. In a tenants in common arrangement, multiple individuals own a property together, with each person having a distinct share or percentage of ownership.
For many people, finding love starts with a dating app. More than 10% of UK adults that use the internet participate in online dating. Online dating is big business and brand strategy is a key aspect of obtaining a share of this lucrative market. Given the value of branding, brand protection is a vital component of protecting a business’ investment as well as its reputation and market share. These were all issues in the dispute that recently concluded in the Court of Appeal between a dominant player in the online dating market, Match Group LLC (Match) and Muzmatch, a disruptive innovator.
Rebecca Mushing tells us about how she came to fall in love with the industry, the ways in which women are working together to make the sector less male-dominated, and what advice she would give to young women considering a career in planning.
In our Housebuilders Campaign, we explore the problems and concerns of this sector in conversation with five regional developers. We highlight some of the champions of this industry and discuss the innovative approaches they are taking to alleviate some of the sector’s biggest headaches.
This case study is part of a wider article "No Contract. No Problem?" which explores why legal formalities under the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 matter, what happens when they’re not followed, and how equitable remedies like constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel can sometimes offer a lifeline. Through key cases, it highlights when informal agreements may still hold weight and when “no contract” really does mean “no deal.”
This case study is part of a wider article "No Contract. No Problem?" which explores why legal formalities under the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 matter, what happens when they’re not followed, and how equitable remedies like constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel can sometimes offer a lifeline. Through key cases, it highlights when informal agreements may still hold weight and when “no contract” really does mean “no deal.”
This case study is part of a wider article "No Contract. No Problem?" which explores why legal formalities under the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 matter, what happens when they’re not followed, and how equitable remedies like constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel can sometimes offer a lifeline. Through key cases, it highlights when informal agreements may still hold weight and when “no contract” really does mean “no deal.”
A land promotion agreement is a legally binding contract between a landowner and a land promoter. This type of agreement allows the landowner to benefit from the promoter’s expertise, experience, and financial resources to obtain planning permission for development. Once planning permission is granted, the value of the land usually increases significantly. The land is then sold on the open market, and the sale proceeds are shared between the promoter and the landowner in agreed proportions.