The recent amendments to the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (effective as of 29th April), mark a significant change to conventional approaches to dispute resolution in family matters. With a pronounced emphasis on mediation and other non court dispute resolution methods (NCDR), these changes herald a new era of resolving familial disputes.

In business we all send many emails every day. Amongst the thousands of emails we send and receive every year, some may form contracts, some may be intended to change existing contractual arrangements and some may be guaranteeing obligations of third parties.

Against a backdrop of a wider court reform programme, the government has just announced (in June 2020) a radical change to the family justice system following the conclusion of a year-long review by an expert panel commissioned by the Ministry of Justice.

A lot has changed in the world of renewable energy since the National Policy Statement for Renewable Energy Infrastructure (EN-3) was originally presented to Parliament in 2011 under the Planning Act 2008. There is increased concern about the impact of climate change and the government has a renewed commitment to net zero.

The Wright Hassall Annual Construction Conference 2024, recently held at Warwick Trident College, welcomed professionals from across the industry to look at some of the challenges which could change the face of the industry.

The field sport season is upon us once again, however last year’s Covid-enforced hiatus has given those who disagree with field sports, such as shooting and hunting, time to review their tactics and there are signs that they’re out in force. One particular change is the increased use of drones.

In valuer claims, what margin of error is allowed before a valuation is negligently wrong? Also, what type of lending practices do the courts consider negligent?

Historically courts have taken a robust approach to protecting gifts contained in wills for the benefit of a charity. A number of recent cases suggest a change of approach towards charities. A notable case, which reflects these changing attitudes is the case of Gill and Woodall [2010].

Having an excellent idea for a product or service is just the starting point. One of the critical things in your business journey, from start-up to success, will be raising the initial finance to get your concept off the ground.

Over many years we have been committed to being a good employer and a responsible, sustainable business. Our regular involvement in our neighbourhood and wider region has been important in establishing our reputation as a responsible legal services firm, conducting our business to benefit our employees and the whole community. Today this also means being on a journey towards net zero and evolving our service to consider the implications of climate change. This is our story.