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The Law Commission’s Recommendations to Reform the Law of Wills
Aiming to ‘modernise’ the law governing Wills, the Law Commission have recently published its recommendations within its Final Report to increase clarity and certainty surrounding the law of Wills.
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Government Consults On Improving Implementation of Biodiversity Net Gain
Government consults on improving implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.
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Nicole Sparey’s Article Published in Property Law UK
Nicole Sparey is featured in the latest edition of Property Law UK. The article discusses a case involving a commercial possession dispute and related monetary claims.
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Statutory Wills
A statutory Will in the UK is a Will that is authorised by the Court of Protection on behalf of someone who lacks the mental capacity to make or change their own Will.
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Comparable Trademarks – What Are They?
With effect from 1st January 2026, the rules relating to UK comparable trademarks will change and the use of a trademark in the EU will no longer be applicable to UK comparable trademarks.
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10 Reasons Why A DIY Will Is Not Recommended
With the rising cost of living, it is understandable that many people look for ways to save money including drafting their own Wills. However, creating a Will without legal advice can end up costing you and your loved ones far more than the price of a professionally prepared one.
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The Family Drug and Alcohol Court – An Alternative Approach to Care Proceedings
Recent years has seen the launch of the Family Drug and Alcohol Court known as FDAC in many regions and now it is coming to our local court in Northampton.
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High Street Rental Auctions
Governments have been concerned about vacant units in high streets for a number of years and last year a law came into force which aimed to tackle that.
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What is a Section 7 (or S7) Report?
A section 7 report is a very lengthy document and is usually at least 30 pages. There is a lot of important information included within it, and information that the Court will have consideration to when making a decision.
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Parental Alienation
All too often, we hear a parent say that the only reason their child does not want to see them is because the other parent has “brainwashed” or turned against them.
