High Court ruling considers limitation periods in public contract direct awards
This case highlights the importance of correct application of limitation periods under Regulation 93 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
21 December 2023
Publication of the heat network zoning consultation document 2023
Pursuant to the Energy Act 2023, DESNZ has published a consultation document on heat network zoning in England, which invites interested parties to submit representations by 26 February 2024
22 December 2023
Continued momentum on economic crime and corporate transparency reform
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill sets out a range of measures to tackle economic crime and improve transparency over UK businesses
02 November 2022
The final terms of the Future Fund
The Government has now finalised the terms of the Future Fund. This article provides an overview of the terms as well as guidance on how companies can secure funding under the scheme
02 June 2020
Trustee Exoneration Clauses and Pleading Dishonesty
In this article, we consider the Court of Appeal’s judgment in Sofer v SwissIndependent Trustees SA [2020] EWCA CIV 699
10 November 2020
Trustee Conflict Comeuppance
Manton & Ors v Manton [2021] EWHC 125 (Ch) - Beneficiary trustees acting in conflict with the trust, do so at their peril
16 February 2021
Service of notices under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986
The limited circumstances in which Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancies can be terminated means notices need to be right first time. Will you avoid the most common pitfalls?
19 September 2016
Agricultural Holdings Act: tenancy succession planning
The continued vitality of Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 tenancies mean succession planning is particularly important for businesses involved in agriculture.
12 August 2016
Concerns over a will?
A loved one has died and you have concerns about the terms of their Will. What is your next step?
01 March 2023
Ilott v Mitson: Supreme Court overturns decision in daughter's Inheritance Act claim
The Court of Appeal's decision to increase the inheritance awarded to an estranged adult daughter has been overturned. We look at the Ilott v Mitson decision and assess its impact for testators.
20 March 2017
Green light for ESG
Clarity from the High Court on the approach to be taken by charity trustees in adopting investment policies that may conflict with their charitable purposes
16 June 2022
Re. Baron Templeman of White Lackington (Deceased) - Scrabble and the Golden Rule
At a time when the number of people looking to make or update their Wills has increased dramatically, this case has brought the issue of testamentary capacity and the 'Golden Rule' into focus
29 May 2020