The Financial remedy guide has been enhanced to include recent case law and additional guidance on protecting the family home

As the first steps when opening a matter are so important, we have reviewed this section of our commentaries. Read more…

The landmark decision that established the creditor duty in corporate insolvencies.

The landmark decision that established the concept of a duty of care

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the difference between holding a deposit as stakeholder or agent for the seller, and holding to order on the sale of land. Read more...

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

The National Police Chief’s Council, has issued new operational guidance for pre-charge bail and release under investigation. The guidance follows changes to pre-charge bail under the Policing and Crime Act 2017 and is in response to concerns in domestic abuse and high harm cases, including sexual offences and offences involving vulnerable people. Read more...

Following a subscriber request, we have published a new Scope of work – Deferred payment scheme. 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 difference between owning a property as joint tenants or tenants in common. Read more...

The Companies commentary has been updated to enhance our offering in respect of put and call options, directors’ duties and wrongful trading, and issues relating to insolvency of a company. We have also added guidance for those acting for a supplier including a retention of title precedent. We invite you to explore this updated publication and welcome Comments & Suggestions as always.

By Lawyers are delighted to announce the release of our new publication on Enfranchisement. This useful new publication will enable practitioners to guide freeholder and tenant clients through: Collective rights – Enfranchisement Tenants right of first refusal Collective rights – Right to manage Individual rights – Enfranchisement of a leasehold house The commentary discusses important issues in these areas including: Qualifying criteria Valuations Costs Timetables Bona Vacantia, County Court and First-tier Tribunal applications Conveyancing processes Withdrawal and termination The new guide also contains a complete suite of essential and useful precedents such as: To Do lists with timetables Enclosures for clients explaining the process All the statutory forms and notices Tenants Participation Agreement Articles of Association for a Right to Manage Company Statutory Declarations of occupation Deed of Surrender of Lease This guide is an invaluable tool for all practitioners working in leasehold property departments, including those with limited experience or supervising less experienced practitioners.

By Lawyers has published new precedents to help practitioners assist landlords renting properties under assured shorthold tenancies. The new precedents advise landlords on the proposed changes contained in the Renters’ Rights Bill. Changes to their ability to seek possession are outlined, together with additional obligations that the Bill seeks to bring into force. Read more ...

AI prompts are transforming the way legal documents are drafted. When crafted with technical precision, prompts can greatly enhance the utility and credibility of AI-generated content, especially when the AI relies exclusively on data contained in client matters, without incorporating outside sources. Read more...

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