Cohabiting couples often immerse themselves in the romantic aspects of their relationship, revelling in shared experiences and treasured moments. However, amidst the day-to-day joys of living together, it's vital for couples to also confront the practicalities of what might happen if one (or both) of them should pass away.

In this episode our experts, Peter Lowe, Senior Partner, Lucy Compton, Senior Paralegal and Richard Dundee, Partner, delve into the crucial roles of estate planning and wills when facing life's most challenging transitions - divorce and death.

A Midlands law firm has promoted seven solicitors across a variety of its legal teams as it continues to support the development of talent from within.

Mali Smith, Legal Director at Wright Hassall LLP, and Rachael Heenan, Senior Partner at Capsticks LLP, recently joined Stuart Lawrence, Founder of Mediator Locator, to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing employers and employees in today’s workplace and how mediation can play a vital role in resolving them.

One of the grounds for challenging a will is that the deceased did not have the requisite mental capacity when the will was made. Ultimately the focus of the court is to ensure that the will genuinely represents the deceased’s wishes.

A written contract can be in the form of standard terms, which do not need to be signed, or terms which are signed by each party to indicate that they agree those terms. Here we consider a contract that is intended to be signed by the parties but never is.

Gymshark took ex-influencer Nathanial Massiah to court for breaking a three-month non-compete clause by promoting rival brand YoungLA. The case, which settled before trial, sparked debate over fairness in influencer contracts and the risks brands face when enforcing restrictive covenants. It highlights the need for clear, balanced agreements and legal awareness in the influencer industry.

Proprietary Estoppel is a powerful legal tool in England and Wales, often used to enforce informal promises concerning land and property. It enables individuals to claim rights in property, even in the absence of a formal agreement, if they can show that they relied on a promise to their detriment. This article explains how Proprietary Estoppel works, the types of situations it commonly arises in, how such claims are brought and defended, and highlights key legal Proprietary Estoppel authorities.

The death of the smash and grab adjudication was widely reported in 2018 but has perhaps been exaggerated to grab the headlines.

Mali Smith, Legal Director in our Employment Law team reviews the best way to eliminate work related stress and toxic environment and provides ways in which this can be achieved.