As 2020 passed the baton to 2021, any optimism we may have been harbouring about a gradual return to normality, as the vaccination programme began its rollout, was badly dented by another lockdown and the inevitable economic disruption that entails.

The process of dealing with the death of a loved one is usually talked about in emotional terms, and understandably so. But it can also be a complex logistical and administrative task that most people are unaware of.

When shareholder disputes lead to actions to oust investors or wrestle control from individuals, appealing to court for an unfair prejudice remedy may be the only route available to those adversely affected.

There are several well-established grounds for challenging the validity of a Will, undue influence being one. It is no secret that in order to succeed in an undue influence claim there is a heavy evidential burden but the recent case of Jones & Others v Jones is an example of a successful claim against the validity of the Will under the grounds of undue influence.

2020 has been a year like no other and undoubtedly the major change in this area of law has been the amendment to the Wills Act 1837 which had been unchanged legislation for approaching 200 years.

In this guide, we cover the most common forms of cancer. We also explain what happens if you believe that the treatment you received has fallen short of what you expect

An acquired brain injury can be life changing with many of those affected facing a potential lifetime of disability. An acquired brain injury is one that is not congenital and occurs either at or at any time after birth.

At our real estate conference in January 2025, David Slade outlined the main legal changes affecting the property market in 2024. Here, we explain those changes in some detail, from initiatives to regenerate the high street, to rises to SDLT rates, and from the Law Commission consultation on the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 to the impact of biodiversity net gain requirements.

Welcome to the February edition of our newsletter, bringing you a curated selection of insightful articles from across our Business Group. This month, we cover key legal updates and trends across Employment Law, Corporate (including VAT) Law, Business Immigration Law and Commercial Law, alongside a guest appearance from our Commercial Litigation team.

The relationship built between employee and employer is very important for a happy and functional work environment. However, disputes can arise between employer and employee, making the working relationship strained and difficult to navigate at times.