Personal Law Perspectives
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Lucy Letby And The Whistleblowing Debate
Many news outlets have been following the case of Lucy Letby with some now focusing on calls for an investigation into whether there was ...
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Surviving Spouses & Cohabitants: Ensuring Fair Provision Is Mad...
Coping with the loss of a life partner is an immensely challenging experience, even more so when the deceased’s Will does not sufficientl...
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New Rules Surrounding Intestacy
The rules of intestacy changed on 26 July 2023 meaning that if you die after this date without a valid Will or no Will at all and are mar...
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Navigating Divorce & Financial Settlements
In this article Deborah Prance, a Partner in our Family Law team, looks at some of the most commonly asked questions regarding financial ...
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Senior Executive pays a heavy price for false claims in his CV
Finding the perfect job can be a challenge, and it can be tempting to exaggerate your qualifications or experience to make yourself a mor...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney – do I need one?
We might all ask ourselves at some point in our lives, what happens if I’m unable to look after myself in the future? What would ha...
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Getting onto the property ladder with the help of Mum and Dad
How do I help my children to get onto the property ladder? Many parents are keen to help their child or children get onto the property la...
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Big changes for separating couples – No fault divorce is coming
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (“DDSA 2020”) brings about the biggest reform of divorce law in 50 years and is the resu...
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Covid, Flexibility and the competition
There has been a lot of doom and gloom with all things covid related, but the good news is that the vaccination roll out appears to be wo...
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Unmarried couples: how do you achieve financial fairness when a rel...
When unmarried couples separate there can sometimes be a dispute over the house they owned and lived in. Each may claim a share and usual...
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Your life and your legacy
Recently I embarked on a thorough clean and tidy of our kitchen cupboards. I discovered some items that should have been consumed long ag...
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The legacy of COVID-19 on flexible working
The corona-virus pandemic has forced millions to leave the office and work from home, almost overnight. Makeshift desks have replaced the...