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Joint regulators, the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator have recently published guidance for individuals regarding their roles in fundraising for a charity. Ejike Ndaji and James Iron in our Charity Team explore this further.
September 3, 2026
The Court of Appeal has handed down an important judgment on the appointment of personal welfare deputies in Re HB (Appointment of Personal Welfare Deputy) [2026] EWCA Civ 960. The judgment provides welcome clarification for families supporting adults who lack capacity to make decisions about their welfare.
August 20, 2026
Victims of road traffic collisions (RTCs) are not receiving adequate information or support regarding their right to financial compensation, a report from Claire Waxman, Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, has found.
August 14, 2026
A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is a form of UK personal pension that gives individuals greater control over their investments. At Leathes Prior, we frequently assist business owners utilising their SIPPs to facilitate transactions and plan for succession, and so are well versed in what to expect should you find yourself embarking on a similar venture.
August 12, 2026
Lucy Matthews & Harry Smith in our Corporate & Commercial Team share an update on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (“DMCC Act”) and the introduction of a new regime for consumer subscription contracts due to take effect in Spring 2027.
July 28, 2026
Viticulture is now widely recognised as one of the UK’s fastest growing agricultural sectors, supported by investment, climate change and consumer demand. Against that backdrop, the legal landscape is evolving quickly, and vineyards, investors and rural estates must keep pace with a combination of regulatory reform, environmental changes and labour pressures which are materially shaping how vineyards are established and operated. Rebecca Allen, Senior Associate in our Agriculture Team discusses the evolution of viticulture in the UK.
July 27, 2026
The UK Government has announced a significant change to its proposed approach to energy efficiency standards for non-domestic property in England and Wales. For owners, investors and occupiers of commercial property, this is one of the most important developments in the EPC regime since the introduction of MEES. Rebecca Millard, Senior Associate in our Commercial Property Team explains...
July 20, 2026
In a follow up to our recent article on maternity safety, Polly Langford, Partner in our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Team has written on the findings of the Ockenden Report and what this means for families.
July 1, 2026
The Government has published the Land Use Framework – which DEFRA says is “a plan for delivering new homes, nature restoration, clean energy and food security." Rebecca Allen, Senior Associate in our Agriculture Team explains what this means and what to consider for your business.
June 29, 2026
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has recently announced several proposed changes to fees payable to HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). James Iron from our Wills, Trusts, & Probate Team explains...
June 26, 2026
On Friday 19 June 2026, the Government announced a significant package of reforms aimed at overhauling the homebuying process. Lily Beel, Partner in our Residential Property Team explains...
June 19, 2026
From 1 January 2027, the qualifying period is reducing from two years to six months. But the reality is that the new law will apply to all employees who have already accumulated at least six months of continuous employment by this date. This means that now is the right time for employers to be reviewing their employment contracts and rethinking strategies on probationary periods.
June 16, 2026
Georgia Sartin, a Solicitor in our Property and Contentious Probate Team explores the government’s recent open consultation ‘a fairer end to relationships’ published on 5 June 2026, , in respect of the proposals for reform for cohabitants in the intestacy framework and 1975 Act claims.
June 11, 2026
The safety of maternity services in England has been under intense scrutiny in recent years, now, a national campaign has been launched for the appointment of a dedicated Maternity Commissioner.
June 3, 2026
When running a business, company founders and shareholders will inevitably, at one stage or another, want to consider potential succession options, the most prominent being an exit by way of trade sale. Hugo Persad, Trainee Solicitor in our Corporate Team provides an overview of what the difference is between a share sale and an asset sale.
May 28, 2026
Following the announcement on 21 May 2026 by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves, HMRC has updated its Employment Income Manual to reflect the newly announced increase in the statutory mileage allowance for the 2026-27 tax year.
May 22, 2026
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