For many employers, a ‘protected conversation’ feels like a safe way to raise a difficult subject. It allows an employer...
In July 2025, a British family living in Florida travelled to the UK for a three-week holiday. Their elder son,...
After more than forty years with his partner Jane Fallon, Ricky Gervais has said that inheritance tax may finally give...
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision has confirmed that managers and HR professionals can be personally named in claims about...
Pubs in England now have stronger protection against redevelopment under national planning policy. Since 17th August 2026, anyone seeking planning...
For many people, the final order is regarded as the point at which a previous marriage, and the matters connected...
Many employers apply the same rules to every member of staff, regardless of how many hours they work. A flat-rate...
Where a child enjoys spending time with a parent, and that parent is capable of caring for the child safely,...
For couples who live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership, making a Will carries a lot of weight....
Employees are increasingly turning to AI tools when they want to put a workplace complaint in writing, and the documents...
Many couples who live together for years, or even raise children together, assume they have legal rights similar to those...
Section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) gives the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) the ability to make Remediation Orders...
Few inheritance disputes fail on quite so many different grounds. In a recent High Court decision, a surviving partner tried...
As the Government consults on reforms to where and how couples can marry through its Tying the Knot consultation, it...
Dealing with a loved one’s finances is often one of the most difficult parts of estate administration. As soon as...
Disciplinary cases involving controversial beliefs can be particularly difficult for employers because the conduct they want to address may be...
Neurodivergent conditions are no longer a peripheral HR issue. They are central to how workplaces function, and as a result,...
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...