A recent survey has shown that more than one in ten people who are thought to have died intestate (i.e. without leaving a will) may actually have made a will and that a similar number of those who leave a will which is initially believed to be the last will they made did, in fact, […]
Adults who lack the capacity to make important decisions for themselves are entitled to their autonomy and should never be equated to children. The Court of Appeal trenchantly made that point in directing that a man with a severe learning disability should be vaccinated against COVID-19. The man, aged in his 20s, also suffered from […]
Some couples have second thoughts in the midst of divorce proceedings and get back together. However, in a unique decision, the High Court has ruled that the resumption of a toxic relationship does not amount to marital reconciliation. The case concerned a wealthy couple who had been married for about two years when the wife […]
Analysis from property group Savills shows that 2021 was a particularly expensive year for the Bank of Mum and Dad. The research suggests that total BOMAD lending in 2021 reached around £10 billion and benefitted around 169,000 first-time buyers – that’s around 49% of all FTB property transactions for the year. BOMAD lending has definitely […]
In November 2021, the BBC reported on the shocking case of a man who found his house in Luton had been fraudulently sold while he was working away. The man described the moment when he struggled to get back into his house and establish himself as the rightful owner, only to find that the Land […]
A number of temporary visa concessions have been granted for Ukrainians fleeing the war in their home country, as well as for family members of British citizens living in Ukraine, and for Ukrainians who are already in the UK on temporary visas. However, Ukrainian males aged 18-60, including dual-nationals, are still prohibited from leaving the […]
The Government’s latest Innovation Strategy was published in July 2021. The proposals focus on the UK’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the creation of a “robust and agile economy” that will work for everyone and be viable for future generations. One of the four “key pillars” identified as being crucial to the strategy is […]
If you feel there is a danger that your spouse might be hiding assets and money in divorce, or is already disposing of assets before divorce, and this action is intended to deprive you of your rights to matrimonial wealth during a divorce financial settlement claim, a freezing injunction might be a suitable course of […]
If you run a family business with your spouse or civil-partner and you are undergoing a divorce, one of your foremost thoughts is likely to be, “What will happen to the business?” The ending of a business relationship is always a complex consideration and here we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about […]
The deadline for EU nationals to apply for residency under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) has come and gone. If you employ EU nationals in your construction business, there are some important factors to consider now. Hopefully, your employees all applied under the EUSS and their status has either been confirmed or is in the […]
