On 16 May 2025, the Law Commission published its long-awaited report, Modernising Wills Law, accompanied by a draft Bill proposing a new Wills Act to replace the Wills Act 1837. The overarching aim is to modernise the law to better reflect contemporary society, strengthen protections for vulnerable individuals, and provide greater clarity and certainty around making a Will.
When an employee believes they have suffered unfair treatment by their employer, the first port of call is to attempt to resolve such matters internally, either informally or via the employer's grievance procedure.
A leading Leamington law firm has announced the winners of a bursary - the Wright Hassall Law Award, to celebrate its 175th anniversary.
The Defamation Act 2013 (“the 2013 Act”) received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013 and will overhaul the libel laws in England and Wales with a view to creating a more balanced and fair law.
As the days grow longer and the pace of life eases just a little, we’re pleased to bring you the summer edition of Law and Life - a round-up of insights, guidance, and updates from across our Private Client Group.
We're offering a chance for a disadvantaged young person to have their undergraduate law degree's tuition fees fully funded.
This article proposes how English Construction Law can be improved. Increasing clarity and certainty and making legal terminology accessible to a wide public would be good starting point as would codifying Construction Law. This would not only give structure to a mass of caselaw, statute law and regulations, but also to ensure that any new Code is applied fairly.
A leading Midlands law firm has announced a senior appointment who brings more than 20 years of experience to the business.
Welcome to the May edition of our newsletter, where we bring you a curated selection of insightful articles from across our Business Group!
This month we report on the allegations of sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying suffered by McDonald's staff; new ACAS guidance on mental health; alternatives to redundancy; a government consultation on parental leave and pay; and a case update dealing with a Court of Appeal ruling that a taxi driver could not be an employee and a worker for two difference employers at the same time.