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A recent employment tribunal decision has attracted attention after finding that a manager’s description of “two coloured ladies” did not…
Marriage in England and Wales has an unexpected legal consequence that many people never discover until it is too late….
Divorce can be complicated for any family, but separation within a blended family often brings questions that may not arise…
When a substantial estate is involved, it might seem reasonable to assume that a spouse, partner or family member who…
Over 50% of UK adults don’t have a Will, despite the well-publicised risks of dying without one. Many assume their…
A recent High Court ruling has shone a light on one of the most distressing scenarios in inheritance law: what…
A recent Central London County Court judgment is a stark reminder that believing a Will is unfair is very different…
For employers, dismissal decisions are often approached with a high degree of care. Investigations are carried out, medical evidence is…
Many businesses may assume that when a contract reaches the end of its term, they will have an opportunity to…
When a family business appoints a leader from outside the family, it is never simply a matter of filling a…
A recent inheritance dispute between three siblings following the death of their father has given the UK’s media plenty to…
Calculating holiday pay has never been a simple exercise for every employer. Where employees receive commission, overtime or other variable…
The Government is considering whether the employment rights available to unpaid carers should go further. A new consultation explores everything…
If you are thinking of leaving a gift to charity in your Will, deciding which charity to support is only…
For many years, the fit note has functioned as a largely administrative step in managing sickness absence. A GP assesses…
Owning a property in Spain often begins with excitement. A retirement plan, a family holiday home, an investment for the…
The previous structures in this series, option agreements, conditional contracts and land promotion agreements, all address the same fundamental problem:…
If you have discovered that your spouse has started moving money, transferring property, or selling investments during your divorce, it…
When someone loses the ability to make decisions for themselves, families often find they are dealing with far more than…
Every negotiation concerning development land always involves an element of uncertainty about what the site will ultimately be worth. The…
Acas has published a draft Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures for consultation, its first full rewrite since…
Most people assume their Will stays in force until they sit down and write a new one. Many also believe…
The Employment Rights Act 2025 promised an end to one-sided flexibility in the labour market, but it left the hardest…
Recruitment is one of the highest-risk areas for AI use in any organisation. It is also one of the areas…