Legal Updates

A recent employment case has highlighted again how discrimination in the workplace can cover many forms, when a man was sacked for, he claims, his ethical vegan beliefs. Mr Casamitjana worked for an animal welfare charity based in Surrey and…

In a concerning case for borrowers, the High Court has ruled that a lender’s discretion to demand full repayment of a loan means exactly that. The particular case before the court concerned a mortgage contract…

Not long after the Budget announcement, The Ministry of Justice has announced plans to increase the fees charged when making an application for probate​.  Probate is usually needed to administer someone’s estate after they have passed away…

Now that the dust has settled on the Chancellors “giveaway” budget, closer examination reveals one lesser reported change will require owners of private companies to urgently check the entitlements attached to their shares. New capital gains tax…

Self-proclaimed ‘Fiscal Phil’ delivered his 2018 Budget recently, and it appears that Christmas has come early from the spending spree that ensued. His 5-year plan promises to bring an end to austerity and touched on…

The law relating to signatures and other formal documentary requirements has been considered by the Law Commission on several occasions over the past three decades. As technological advances improve speed and efficiency in day-to-day life,…

The Intellectual Property arm of the European Union has just issued its most comprehensive report yet on the scale, costs, and risks of IPR infringement throughout the EU. Looking back on developments since 2013, the…

The European Union’s highest court, the European Court of Justice (ECJ), has confirmed in a recent judgment that grandparents have a legal right to see their grandchildren. This ruling could potentially speed up proposed changes…

The last few years have seen a crackdown by the UK Government to tackle the abuse of companies and partnerships as a means to hide crimes, money laundering and tax evasion. Limited Partnerships are a…

Most commercial landlords appreciate the importance of a well-drafted commercial lease as a way to protect their interests. Commercial Property Solicitor Ben Hersom explains. Though it may seem like an unimportant additional expense, a well-drafted…