The decision that confirmed courts cannot disregard unchallenged expert evidence unless there are valid and clearly articulated reasons. Read more...

The commentary on Private Child Arrangements has been updated to include comprehensive information and relevant case law concerning 16.4 Guardians. Read more...

The landmark decision that established the ability for children to consent to medical treatment.

The Court of Appeal decision reminds judges to consider the sentencing guidelines for minors.

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answer, we look at the rights of an employee. Read more...

There is a newly added section in our commentaries, offering a streamlined summary of the key steps legal practitioners follow throughout the legal process. Read more…

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the legal rights and obligations for personal data protection and privacy. Read more...

Practitioners now benefit from a section of the Looking to the Future commentary that has a breakdown of the relevant pledges from the manifesto documents of the main political parties. Read more…

Changes to the language and formalities around residential tenancies in Wales came into force in December 2022. Read more...

Off-payroll legislative reform comes into force 6 April 2021 for medium to large businesses. For further details see the Contracts for employment section in our Employment Law – Non-contentious commentary.

The Estates guide has been enhanced with the addition of some clarification of the operation of the Insolvency Act 1986 when assets pass by survivorship out of insolvent estates. Beneficiaries could be asked to make a payment to the estate within five years of the death if an insolvency administration order is made.

New precedents have been added to the By Lawyers Family and Debt Recovery publications: The Family Court – Court bundle cover page and spine and Family Court – Court bundle index have been added to the Financial Remedy and Private Child Arrangements guides. The County Court, High Court and Appeal Court – Trial bundle cover page and County Court, High Court and Appeal Court – Trial bundle index have been added to the Debt Recovery guides. The precedents are customised for each court and comply with each court's requirements. The precedents will assist practitioners to create an indexed collection of documents that the parties rely on during the hearing. A properly compiled and indexed court bundle or trial bundle allows solicitors, counsel and the bench to easily navigate the matter.

The Purchase of Land commentary has been enhanced to include, in addition to searches of local registers carried out by local authorities, the process for applications for searches of a local authority register which have been migrated to HM Land Registry and are made using the registry’s Search for local land charges service. We invite you to explore this updated publication. Comments and feedback are always welcomed.

The Powers of Attorney and Advance Decisions publication has been reviewed and updated in accordance with the Office of the Public Guardian’s new digital service, known as Use a Lasting Power of Attorney. Read more...

Discussion of trust of land claims has been added to the Financial Remedy guide, enabling family law practitioners to gain an appreciation of the case law and process in this area. Covering an overview of trust law, a number of key cases and practical points to consider when dealing with disputes and making applications to court, this section of the guide will help practitioners when encountering this complex area. More informaiton is also available in the Freehold Property Disputes guide.