The new transparency regime for land control agreements will implement powers under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 to create a public register of contractual control agreements.

Compliance is getting simpler — we’ve streamlined multiple mandatory checks into one easy-to-use form in line with SRA guidance. Find out how this change could save you time and reduce duplication across every matter.

This is a landmark judgment of the European Court of Human Rights concerning the limits on deportation where there is a risk of torture or ill treatment.

The Sentencing Act 2026 provides key changes to suspended custodial sentences.

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at how enforcing a breach of contract works. Read more...

The Welsh Government has temporarily increased the nil rate band of land transaction tax for residential property transactions in Wales, increasing the nil rate from £180,000 to £250,000 for main residential purchases. The temporary rates apply for main residential purchases between 27 July 2020 and 31 March 2021, but do not apply to purchases of second homes or buy-to-let properties.

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

To assist practitioners acting in trusts matters, a new precedent Trust Deed Review Checklist has been added to the matter plan in the By Lawyers Trusts publication. Read more...

The Purchase of land guide now includes a new section on exchange of land transactions, often called a part-exchange, to be found in the less ordinary sales section. Additionally, a new Enclosure -Client completion checklist - Purchase can be sent to clients as a helpful checklist to lessen the stresses and strains of moving!

Breaking news for London's family law practitioners: His Honour Judge Hess has announced major changes to the case management process for the capital's courts. Read more...

Legislation has now come into force that changes tenancies in Wales. Read more...

The By Lawyers Financial Remedies Guide has been reviewed and updated to ensure that the commentaries and precedents are in line with current law and practice. Read more...

By Lawyers has released 2 more AI prompts in the Purchase of Land and Sale of Land guides enabling conveyancers to work more efficiently.

As we enter 2025, the Looking to the Future publication has been updated to assist practitioners with changes anticipated in the next 12 months.

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