New commercial law AI prompts have been added to the Companies, Trusts, Partnerships and Joint Ventures guides.

From 1 August 2025 a new chapter for arbitration began in England and Wales, as the Arbitration Act 2025 officially came into force – bringing with it a suite of practical reforms designed to modernise the framework and reinforce London’s position as a global hub for dispute resolution.

We have created a policy for firms to use within their staff handbooks which promotes the responsible use of AI in law firms, and requires staff to verify the output before use. Read more...

Delay does not necessarily defeat proceedings for contempt of court.

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the difference between property ownership and a tenancy. Read more...

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

A user recently requested a document explaining the court’s paramount intention to prioritise the welfare the children, and describing the considerations of section 1(3) of the Children Act 1989. Read more...

The matter plans in each guide have been reviewed to give a practical flow to matters and ensure that documents are in the right place for easy location and use. Read more...

The By Lawyers Criminal Offences app now includes new offences created by the Public Order Act 2023. Read more...

The client care and terms of business document is often neglected in firms, and getting a signed copy onto the file can be a source of worry and risk. We have streamlined this process by creating some simple documents which are easy to create, use, understand and sign. And, of course, we keep them up-to-date and fresh. Read more...

The Private Child Arrangements guide has been extensively reviewed and updated to ensure that the commentaries and precedents are in line with current law and practice. Read more...

To assist practitioners working in estate administration, the Probate and Letters of Administration guides have been enhanced with commentary covering variation of testamentary and intestate dispositions and the effect that they may have on the estate’s tax position. In addition, 11 new post-death deed of variation precedents have been published which cover the most common requirements. We invite you to explore these updated publications. Comments and feedback are always welcomed.

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.