Overriding interest trumped by overreaching – Briefing by Simon Williams
When can overriding interests be overreached? In this short real estate briefing Simon Williams discusses a recent case in which the unregistered purchaser of a property (in actual occupation) claimed that her interest overrode that of a later transferee of that same land. Simon acted for the successful defendant to the claim. Download the briefing […]
The changing face of fraud in a digital world – Article by Tom Beasley
What should lawyers be doing to ensure they are ready to advise clients on cyber fraud risks and responses? Tom Beasley explored the changing face of fraud in our digital world in a recent article for Thomson Reuters Practical Law. Subscribers can read the article here.
The effect of the coronavirus crisis on the preparation of wills – Paper by Edward Hicks and Thomas Middlehurst
The coronavirus crisis is taking hold of the UK causing unprecedented disruption to our daily lives. This crisis and the measures being put in place to control it are creating incomparable issues for practitioners as they try and balance the need to keep safe and comply with social distancing guidelines with the requirements of drafting […]
COVID-19 New Insolvency Rules – Briefing by Kate Rogers
The Government has proposed imminent new insolvency rules with the aim of helping more businesses weather the COVID-19 storm and avoid entering an insolvency process. The overriding objective is to assist UK companies to keep trading whilst restructuring. The measures proposed to give this breathing space are set to include a suspension of the current […]
When arbitration and litigation overlap – Article by Shantanu Majumdar KC
What happens when arbitration and litigation overlap? Shantanu Majumdar KC explored the court’s role in arbitration in a recent article for NewLawJournal. You can read the full article on NewLawJournal’s website, here.
Brothers in Arms – Article by Daniel Burton
In a recent article for Trusts and Estates Law and Tax Journal, Daniel Burton considered the background and decision in Martin v Martin [2020] EWCH 49 (Ch), a farming inheritance dispute in which he acted for the claimant. You can read the full article here. This article was first published in Trusts and Estates Law & […]
Discovery (Northampton) Ltd and other companies v Debenhams Retail Ltd and others – Article by Kate Rogers
When will the insolvency court review, rescind or vary any order made by it? Kate Rogers explores the recent decision of Discovery (Northampton) Ltd and other companies v Debenhams Retail Ltd and others [2020] EWHC 260 (Ch ), in an article first published by Lexis®PSL on 2 27/02/2020. You can read Kate’s full analysis here.
Challenging suspicious wills – Paper by Charles Holbech
There are a number of classic features common to probate claims where the validity of a will is challenged. A testator typically executes a new will in favour of one or more family members (often to the exclusion of others). The new will represents a significant departure from the terms of previous wills, which had […]
Are UK insolvency laws fit for purpose? – Matthew Weaver writes for the Law Society Gazette
Matthew Weaver was invited by the Law Society Gazette to reflect on government proposals for reforming insolvency law in the context of the high number of insolvencies that occurred in 2019. What changes need to be made to ensure the UK legal system is fit for purpose and should we look to the US for […]
The Registration of Grant-Making Charities – Article by Matthew Mills
What are the requirements that a grant-making charity needs to meet in order to be registered in England and Wales? How, if at all, do they differ from the requirements for service-providing charities? Matthew Mills explores the difference and offers practical advice on grant-making policies in a recent article, which was first published by Key […]
