Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at how to apply for a standard grant of representation. Read more...

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at will trusts. 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 requirements for signing a Lasting Power of Attorney. Read more...

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at trusts. Read more...

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the legal requirements for filing for bankruptcy. Read more...

The new practical Care Proceedings guide will assist practitioners in acting for respondents in public law care proceedings matters efficiently and confidently. Read more...

The prorogation of parliament in preparation for a general election on 4 July 2024 had a dramatic effect on legislation currently passing through the houses. Some bills were rushed through, and some have fallen. Read more…

The Looking to the Future commentary, available in the reference materials folder of the matter plan, has been updated to include recent legislative changes and new bills. Read more...

The Immigration Rules have been amended to reflect the Government’s ongoing policy to reduce net migration to the UK. Changes involve health and care workers, skilled workers, illegal workers, and employers. Read more…

Will commonhold become the cool kid on the block? Read more...

The accelerated first appointment procedure enables clients to reduce costs and skip straight to a financial dispute resolution hearing if an agreement has been reached. Read more...

Divorce law changed on 1 April 2022; these are the main changes. Read more...

We have published a new article on Using Retainer Instructions which we hope By Lawyers users will find helpful.

Following a user request, a new Deed of Variation of Rentcharge has been added to the Sale of Land guide. The new deed enables parties to relinquish any remedies for breaching an existing rentcharge deed. As lenders become more anxious about the possible effects of s 121 of the Law of Property Act 1925 and the potential for leases to be granted where rentcharges are outstanding, we believe that this deed will be a useful tool for conveyancers in mitigating these risks for their lender and lay clients.