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Why does your business need to invest in a commercial lawyer?
In today’s complex business environment, the importance of legal advice cannot be overstated. Whether you’re a startup or an established company, legal matters can significantly impact your operations and reputation. Commercial lawyer Lucy Warren discusses just some of the reasons why instructing a commercial lawyer is a smart investment for your business.
Law Reform: Recommendations to take Wills into the modern era
The Law Commission has recently published its recommendations to reform the law governing Wills. James Iron, Trainee Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts, and Probate Team, has summarised some of the proposed changes and how they may affect those who wish to prepare Wills in the future.
Covert Recordings in Family Proceedings – Lawful or Awful?
The rise of technology has meant that the courts are increasingly being asked to consider covert (secret) recordings as evidence within family proceedings. However, whether they will be permitted as evidence is not guaranteed, and in some cases, they can be seen as an invasion of privacy, particularly where recordings of children are concerned.
One is the loneliest number…especially in the Boardroom
Many limited companies in the UK operate with just a sole director at the helm, instead of opting for a suite of directors on the board. However, companies with a sole director are exposed to specific risks which, if not addressed, can and often do lead to significant operational complications. In this article, we explore two of the key pitfalls associated with companies having just a sole director and how these risks can be appropriately mitigated.
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Construction Disputes: Low Value Adjudication (LVD MAP)
The construction industry is notorious for disputes between parties, particularly regarding payment disputes. The LVD MAP is designed to give parties to a construction dispute, where the value of the dispute is less than £100,000, a quick means to determine disputes, including payment disputes. Danny Turpin, Associate in our Dispute Resolution Team explains...
Don’t Gamble with your T&Cs;…
In a recent case heard by Mr Justice Richie in the High Court (Durber v PPB Entertainment LTD ([2025] EWHC 498 (KB)) Corrine Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, successfully brought a claim against Paddy Power after she hit a jackpot of over £1m, but Paddy Power attempted to credit her account with just £20,265.14. Hugo Persad explains the importance of your T&Cs in any business...
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Fatal Accidents and Inquests
On 27 October 2018 a Leonardo AW169 helicopter crashed shortly after take-off from Leicester City Football Club’s King Power Stadium, tragically killing the pilot and all four passengers, including the Chairman of Leicester City Football Club, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. In this article, James Iron discusses fatal accidents, and the inquest procedure that follows.
Statutory neonatal care leave and pay: What you need to know
From 6th April 2025, parents of babies needing neonatal care will be entitled to up to 12 weeks of additional paid leave—on top of maternity, paternity, or adoption leave. Neonatal Care Leave (NCL) will become a day-one right for employees, meaning they will qualify from their first day at work. James Conley & Georgia Sartin from the LP Employment Team explain...
Are you seeing things? The consequences of hallucinated cases in English litigation
As AI and the use of Large Language Models (or LLMs) become increasingly popular, we are seeing these AI solutions being widely used in a legal context. One of the risks, is LLMs being susceptible to "hallucination", producing authority such as reported cases which do not exist. Chris Goodwin, Senior Associate in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team explains...
Employers, don’t miss your Employment Tribunal deadlines!
We are seeing an increase in employers missing important deadlines for filing defences in Employment Tribunal cases. Gareth Stevens, Partner in our Employment Team discusses why this might be and how to avoid these small mistakes which could lead to serious consequences for your business.
Totting Up Disqualifications: What are they and what can you do?
A 'totting up' disqualification is the result of accruing twelve penalty points on your driving licence, in any three-year period. Jo Henderson, Solicitor in our Criminal Defence Team explains the disqualification periods and in what exceptional circumstances a penalty may be reduced.
The Legal and Taxation Dangers of Rolling Out a Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes have been increasingly popular in the last few years, for good reason. Dan Chapman, Head of Employment discusses the legal and taxation dangers to be aware of when rolling out a salary sacrifice scheme.
The Law Commission: Reform on Financial Remedies on Divorce
The Law Commission has published a scoping report on the law governing financial remedies upon divorce or dissolution in England and Wales. Ellie Davies, Solicitor in our Family Team summarises the findings and next steps.