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The decision of Sir Geoffrey Voss, Master of the Rolls has been handed down in the Court of Appeal in the case of Ralph v Ralph [2021] EWCA Civ 1106. This was a case where…

We are delighted to be able to host our Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney seminar in person again from our Upminster office.  Join us on one of the dates shown before for our Wills…

Most residential properties are let to occupiers as an Assured Shorthold Tenancy or an Assured Tenancy.  The use of the term “assured” indicates security for the tenant. However, security of occupation of a residential property…

Latest figures from Companies House have highlighted the resilience of the UK Corporate sector by confirming record levels of new company formations. According to the most recent quarterly data release, 90,000 more new companies were…

At present, commercial property landlords are banned from taking forfeiture proceedings for rent arrears accrued during the pandemic period until 25 March 2022. The government has recently issued a policy statement indicating legislation will be…

We are fast approaching 1st October; the date set by the Government for residential notice periods to return to their pre-pandemic length. This date remains subject to public health advice and progress with the Roadmap, however…

Recently the US conservatorship system has been brought to the forefront due to the issues surrounding the management of the finances and welfare of pop star Britney Spears. This has led to a powerful campaign…

As the government restrictions in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be lifted, there is much debate about how it affects people at work. In this article we look at whether an employee can…

Following on from Pride month, solicitor Jessica Newton looks at considerations for the LGBT+ community when making Wills and carrying out estate planning. Wills Sometimes, a gift in a Will may be left to individuals…

Following on from Pride month, we continue to look at how the law affects the LGBTQ+ community. In this article, Remyhs Baker looks at what parental responsibility is and the considerations for the LGBTQ+ community….