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What is prenuptial agreement and do you need one?

Here we answer some common questions about nuptial agreements with a typical scenario.

Climate Change Litigation: helping to clarify directors’ duties?

Since ClientEarth’s initial failure to be allowed to pursue a derivative claim against Shell directors for alleged breach of their duties relating to climate change risk management, our courts have made two further decisions that deal with the relationship between climate risk and the duties of company directors.

Is there VAT on sale of website domain?

Kevin Hall, Partner in our VAT team has recently been featured in Taxation Magazine, following an enquiry regarding the sale of a website domain.

A guide to buying a home

You’re unlikely to ever make a purchasing decision on the same scale as buying a home. It’s not just the cost involved that may be daunting, but also the sheer amount of administrative effort that you need to put in before you proudly get to hold the keys to your new home.

Fallout - a conference hosted by our dispute resolution team

Fallout - a conference hosted by our dispute resolution team team.

A costly mistake; Sebry v Companies House and another

In January 2015, the High Court considered whether Companies House and the Registrar of Companies owed a duty of care to the claimant who was the Managing Director of Taylor & Sons Limited (“the Company”) in the case of Sebry v Companies House and another.

Retaining walls, pure economic loss, and the NHBC Buildmark Warranty

Wooden retaining walls, of various types, are a relatively familiar feature.

Duties and powers of trustees

The role of a trustee of a trust varies depending on the type of trust, its specific provisions, and the trust assets held. This note explains some of the main duties and powers which apply to most types of trust.

Pubs, pints and privacy

The 4th July is upon us, and with it, the country’s “end of hibernation” in the words of Boris Johnson. For many of us, this also means finally being able to return to our favourite pubs, bars and restaurants for a drink which, after the last three months, it is safe to say has been well and truly earned.

Campaign for ‘no-fault’ divorce wins the day

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which received Royal Assent in June 2020 (but is not expected to be implemented until autumn 2021) represents the biggest overhaul in the UK's matrimonial laws for more than 50 years.