The festive season is a time of joy and togetherness, but for separated parents, it can also be a source of stress as they work out child arrangements. Ensuring that children have a positive holiday experience requires careful planning, communication, and a focus on their well-being,

If you have a professional negligence claim to bring against a surveyor, accountant, barrister, solicitor, architect, or other professional adviser, beware of the limitation periods.

In this discussion, Sarah Wakeman of Carers Trust Heart of England speaks with Richard Dundee at Wright Hassall to demystify Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) and their vital role in planning for the unexpected.

While the idea of a pre-nuptial agreement may not seem romantic, it can be a vital tool for protecting your business in the event of a divorce.

As the UK commercial property landscape continues to evolve, businesses—particularly in the retail and office sectors—are increasingly seeking legal advice to renegotiate their leases.

In 2025, the UK property market is experiencing a resurgence, with both residential and commercial sectors showing signs of renewed activity. As transaction volumes increase, so too does the complexity of deals - particularly in high-value and distressed markets. For buyers and sellers alike, legal due diligence has become a top priority.

Close relatives of tenants who occupy an agricultural holding under an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“the 1986 Act”) tenancy, granted before 12 July 1984, enjoy rights of succession on death and on retirement after the tenant has reached the age of 65.

Solicitors specialising in contentious probate matters are often faced with disappointed beneficiaries who comment after seeing a will of a loved one that “those cannot be the wishes of the deceased”.

A person making an application for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“the Act”) should first consider the value of the deceased’s net estate.

Historically insurance law was heavily weighted to insurers when it came to considering claims. They were able to walk away from claims for all sorts of unexpected reasons.