CPO compensation - recent cases
A summary of recent key CPO and compensation case law, focussing on certificates of appropriate alternative development (CAADs) and injurious affection
10 October 2024
Should the state stand in the way of dissolving unhappy marriages?
This article assesses the impact of the Supreme Court’s judgment in Owens v Owens and the resulting shift in emphasis in terms of the way such cases are approached by specialist family lawyers.
25 July 2018
Unhappy marriage not grounds for divorce: a call for reform
The Court of Appeal has refused to grant a divorce despite finding as a fact that the marriage had broken down. The case highlights the urgent need for Parliament to legislate for no-fault divorce.
03 April 2017
A victory for cohabitants in pension claims, but not a seismic change
Despite a Supreme Court decision granting a woman the right to her late partner’s pension, unmarried couples may still lose out on death of their partner.
09 February 2017
Duxbury gets a Refresh
A summary of the recent report of the Duxbury Working Party
02 December 2024
Using SIPPs to Hold Property: Landlord and Tenant Issues
Investing in property through a SIPP can offer tax benefits and income but can carry risk. Read our overview of key considerations and upcoming legislative risk
03 December 2024
Proposed BPR reform: key considerations for family business owners
Family businesses must reassess their plans due to proposed APR and BPR reforms starting April 2026
28 November 2024
December 2024 Pensions Law Update
Read the latest pensions news on the Mansion House reforms, FCA updates, pensions dashboards, our new employer tool, our Pensions Pod, cyber security and more
04 December 2024
The Road to Net Zero: Decarbonising bus fleets and meeting ESG objectives
The transition to zero-emission bus fleets (ZEBs) is crucial for reducing the transport sector's carbon footprint and meeting ESG objectives in the UK
11 December 2024
Combining legal advice with mediation: the benefits of taking advice from a specialist family lawyer during the process
This article explores the benefits of receiving advice from a family solicitor alongside the mediation process, and how this can work in practice
11 December 2024
Mansion House reforms for the Local Government Pension Scheme: Fit for the Future?
We outline the proposals set out in the Government's LGPS investment reforms consultation and identify some of the legal and practical considerations
19 December 2024
The UK’s journey to reduce its contribution to climate change
A history of UK’s coal use for energy, the climate legislation and case law shaping the end of the industry, and the repurposing of plants for battery storage
16 December 2024