Financial abuse of the elderly must stop
It’s the duty of the attorneys to ensure, with care, vigilance and with some guided legal foresight, that the elderly…
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Caring for a parent — a ‘moral’ right to more inheritance?
A barrister who cared for his mother with dementia demands a larger slice of the equally distributed inheritance pie after…
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MPs debate ‘equal’ civil partnerships
A Bill aiming to create equal civil partnerships has been compromised, suggesting a gloomy outlook for the likelihood of wider…
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How a daughter tried to block her dad’s wedding
A father was in for a shock when his daughter attempted to block his marriage due to concerns relating to…
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How Lady Lucan disinherited her heirs
The rights to leave your property to anyone after death is largely exercised in the UK, but the rules aren’t…
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What the Redknapps’ ’20 second divorce’ teaches us
As many couples are finding the two-year wait before separation tedious, now is the time to enforce the much faster…
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Humans can win the race against robot lawyers
The future of lawyers may lie in the (mechanical) hands of technology, but the crux of the legal expertise required…
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A tale of two Mercks — what the Big Pharma dispute teaches us
The ‘epic’ legal battle shines a light on trade mark rights and whether using one’s ‘one name’ carries significant weight…
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GDPR — a ‘game changer’ in the era of big data
The new GDPR laws are about to produce another seismic shift in the data protection landscape, writes Hannah Solel If…
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The new lord chancellor is very promising indeed
With a combination of legal and government experience, David Gauke appears to be well-placed to head the Ministry of Justice,…
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Get ready for a taxing and ‘compliance crazy’ year – Spear’s report
Increased compliance, tax changes and policy questions will define the year ahead, writes Hannah Solel It might not be top…
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Why trusts are essential for your wedding checklist
The new year is a time to think about trust and assets alongside wedding plans for the newly betrothed HNWs,…
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Sometimes promises are made and not kept, and that makes thinking ahead all the more important regarding your Will, writes…
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‘Tis the season to be…careful
Christmas is not only the season for merriment, it’s also a time to take stock, write Rosie Schumm and Dickon…
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Why gift-giving doesn’t need to be taxing
There are many ways to give gifts this festive season without incurring tax headaches, writes Olivia Minghella There is a…
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Uber hack throws light on GDPR powers
While your personal data might not be safe in Uber’s hands (or steering wheel), users can seek solace in the…
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Some English law caveats for Meghan Markle
Moving to the UK to marry the prince (or ‘commoner’) of your dreams loved one may not be as simple…
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What Countess Bathurst’s battle with stepson teaches us
The widow of the 8th Earl Bathurst’s High Court battle over access to her late husband’s stately home shines light…
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A bitter ordeal awaits families post-Brexit
Family proceedings are likely to be lengthier and costlier than ever, and Brexit might just make it worse for separating…
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Why cohabiting couples need wills
If you’re part of an unmarried couple, conscientious will and estate planning is key to circumventing complicated claims when either…
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