Having only rarely troubled insolvency practitioners, the farming sector now finds itself in an unusually delicate situation as industry observers predict a run of farm insolvencies with incomes likely to fall as BPS payments are replaced with environmental subsidies.

Rebecca Mushing tells us about how she came to fall in love with the industry, the ways in which women are working together to make the sector less male-dominated, and what advice she would give to young women considering a career in planning.

You may be wondering if an executor can withhold money from a beneficiary, especially if it’s taking a long time for the estate to be handled. This can be extremely frustrating; however, the process can be time-consuming as the executor must follow the probate process correctly.

The law on the revocation of wills has recently been in the spotlight, with the case of Blyth v Sykes. Here we explore the relatively narrow circumstances in which a copy of a will can be admitted when the original document cannot be located without explanation.

Individuals looking to bring an Employment Tribunal claim against an employer can do so by submitting a document known as an “ET1 Claim Form” (often referred to as an “ET1” for short). This document initiates legal proceedings and sets the groundwork for the entirety of a case.

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.

Guidance and the answers to frequently asked questions on insolvency and winding-up.

If a will does not include the true wishes of the person making the will, or if the will has not been executed correctly, it may be invalid and can, therefore, be contested. Our guide takes you through the grounds for contesting a will.

When thinking of starting a new business venture or growing a current retail operation, many people look to the internet as the most effective and cost efficient route to market.

A default judgment it is a judgment which has been obtained by a claimant by default because the defendant has failed to respond to the claim. The judgment is granted without the court considering any evidence or submissions from the defendant.