A settlement agreement (previously known as a compromise agreement) is a legally binding contract between an employee and their employer.

Charlotte Kahrman, a Solicitor in the Contentious Probate Team at Wright Hassall, examines three recent cases where proprietary estoppel was considered.

The announcement by the Prime Minister in October 2023 that he was cancelling Phase 2 of HS2 was met with a justified barrage of criticism by proponents and opponents alike. The question now, is whether or not those who have had their land compulsorily purchased but which is now surplus to requirements, will be able to recover it and, if so, how.

There are four methods of revoking a will or codicil; by marrying or forming a civil partnership; by making another will or codicil; by making a written declaration executed in the same way as a will; or by destroying the will.

A trust is an arrangement where one party (a settlor) gives the benefit of assets to another party (a beneficiary) while control and decisions relating to those assets lie with another party (the trustee).

The importance of a fair investigation was highlighted in the recent case of Carmelli Bakeries Ltd v Benali [2013]. Here, the EAT upheld the employment tribunal’s decision that an employee, who admitted an act of gross misconduct, was unfairly dismissed and victimised by his employer.

Generally a high standard of competence is expected of a solicitor but judges acknowledge that they must be cautious not to impose duties that go beyond the scope of what the solicitor has been requested and undertaken to do.

The world of data protection and cybersecurity is in a state of fast evolution, driven by increasing regulatory demands and emerging threats. For businesses operating in the UK and EU specifically, staying ahead of these changes is no longer optional - it is a critical component of survival and success in the digital age.

Proprietary Estoppel is a legal ground on which you can enforce a promise made to you about land or property, which has been broken and which it would be unconscionable to allow to be broken. Here are some questions and answers that we commonly discuss with clients.

An executor of a will plays an important role as they’re legally responsible for handling the deceased's estate. Read our blog to learn more.