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As of 1 September 2025, you might be overpaying mileage for staff driving electric vehicles. James Conley discusses the change in mileage rates for electric vehicles and how this will affect staff mileage claims.
September 2, 2025
England and Wales could be facing a huge shake-up in motoring laws as changes are being considered which include the introduction of eye tests for over 70’s and lowering of the alcohol threshold from 35 micrograms to 22 micrograms, Matthew Swash, Partner, discusses these possible new changes.
A major shift in the commercial leasing landscape may be on the horizon. As part of broader reforms to boost the UK’s struggling high streets and create a fairer rental market, the Government has proposed to ban upwards only rent review provisions in new business tenancies in England and Wales. Rebecca Millard, Senior Associate, explains implications if the ban is implemented.
August 11, 2025
While rarely headline-grabbing, the confirmation statement is one of the most important statutory filings a company makes each year. In this article, Milan Pandit discusses how "treasury shares" should be reflected in a company's confirmation statement and what the consequences can be if overlooked or incorrectly excluded.
When a person dies without a valid Will, the rules of intestacy will determine who is entitled to administer and benefit from the estate. The Intestacy Rules operate on a priority order, working through the deceased’s family tree until they identify the closest surviving relatives to inherit. Georgia Sands discusses common misconceptions surrounding the Intestacy Rules.
August 4, 2025
When someone passes away, their Personal Representatives become responsible for taking control of their assets, settling the taxes and expenses of the estate and distributing the remaining assets in accordance with their Will, or the Intestacy Rules. Due to inflation and rising interest rates, more estates will be required to complete income tax reporting to HMRC, Billy Coughlin explains.
CICs are limited companies which operate to provide a benefit to the community they serve. Although the fear of the unknown, amongst other reasons, impacted adversely on its adoption by socially-focussed organisations, recent reports suggest that it is increasingly becoming a viable alternative to charities, Ejike Ndaji explains.
Recently 11,500 companies at Companies House were struck off after it was suspected they were used for organised crime. Companies House is taking a stronger stance to ensure only legitimate businesses are active, making compliance with new verification rules crucial. Hugo Persad explains the upcoming changes in our latest article...
July 25, 2025
The National Trust’s plan to cut 550 jobs reflects the growing pressure on charities amid rising costs. Organisations are being urged to review finances, diversify income, and explore collaboration. Leathes Prior Charity Team offers expert legal support to help navigate these challenges.
July 15, 2025
In a landmark case for UK brand protection heard in January 2025, the Supreme Court has refused Aldi’s permission to appeal the Court of Appeal’s ruling in Thatchers v. Aldi, making this a defining moment for packaging and trademark law in the UK.
July 14, 2025
Keeping your Will updated is arguably just as important as ensuring that you have a Will in place. James Iron in our Wills, Trusts, and Probate Team explores some of the scenarios when it is most important to review your Will.
July 7, 2025
Standish v Standish [2025] UK SC 26. The Supreme Court has today dismissed an appeal concerning the ownership of £80 million in divorce proceedings. The Supreme Court found that the sharing principle does not apply to non-matrimonial property and clarified when assets will and won’t be treated as matrimonial property subject to sharing on divorce.
July 2, 2025
Buying a new property can be an equally exciting and overwhelming experience. To make it a little less daunting, we've put together some of our most frequently asked questions about new build properties along with answers from the LP Residential Property Team.
June 24, 2025
The Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) has rapidly become, and remains, a very popular structure of choice for professionals in traditional partnership environments, such as accountants, solicitors, and consultants. Recently, we have seen a notable shift in its adoption by a newer class of users: private medical practitioners. Milan Pandit, Solicitor in our Corporate Team, discusses why this may be and the benefits.
June 9, 2025
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.
June 4, 2025
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.
May 28, 2025
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