01 October 2024

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Case Summary - Gillick V West Norfolk And Wisbech AHA [1985] UKHL 7

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

Litigation and Disputes Case Summaries

20 September 2024

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How Do You Apply For A Standard Grant Of Representation?

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...

Estate Administration Common Legal Questions

20 September 2024

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What Are The Reasons For Dismissal From Employment?

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

Employment Law Common Legal Questions

20 September 2024

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What Are The Rights Of An Employee?

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

Employment Law Common Legal Questions

20 September 2024

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Who Inherits If Someone Dies Without A Will?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at who inherits if someone dies without a will. Read more...

Estate Administration Wills and Lifetime Planning +1

20 September 2024

1 min read

What Is The Difference Between Property Ownership And A Tenancy?

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

Conveyancing and Property Common Legal Questions

13 September 2024

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What Are The Different Ways To Own A Property?

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...

Conveyancing and Property Common Legal Questions

13 September 2024

1 min read

What Is A Will Trust?

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

Estate Administration Wills and Lifetime Planning +2

13 September 2024

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What Is A Discretionary Trust?

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

Estate Administration Wills and Lifetime Planning +2

13 September 2024

3 min read

What Is The Law Society’s Code For Completion By Post?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the Law Society’s code for completion by post. Read more...

Conveyancing and Property Common Legal Questions

13 September 2024

1 min read

What Are The Different Ways To Hold A Deposit?

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...

Conveyancing and Property Common Legal Questions

11 September 2024

1 min read

New Summary Of The Process Section Introduced

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…

Business and Franchise Conveyancing and Property +15

06 September 2024

1 min read

What Are The Legal Requirements For Signing A Will?

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

Estate Administration Wills and Lifetime Planning +1

06 September 2024

2 min read

What Are The Steps For Applying To The Court Of Protection To Be A Deputy?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the steps for applying to the Court of Protection to be a deputy. Read more...

Care Proceedings Wills and Lifetime Planning +1

06 September 2024

1 min read

What Are The Criteria For Eligibility For The Cladding Safety Scheme?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the criteria for eligibility for the Cladding Safety Scheme. Read more...

Conveyancing and Property Common Legal Questions