Understanding your right to reasonable financial provision from a deceased person’s estate If a loved one has died and you have been left out of the will, or left less than you reasonably need, you may have options. Under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and...
Yvonne Addy
Quiet Dismissal, Fire and Rehire and Constructive Dismissal: What Employers Need to Know
Understanding the legal risks of changing terms, managing employees and bringing employment relationships to an end The phrases “quiet quitting” and “quiet dismissal” have entered workplace vocabulary, but only one has any legal substance—and even then, only...
Key Provisions Every Employer Should Include in a Settlement Agreement
A practical guide to drafting legally robust settlement agreements Settlement agreements are a familiar tool for bringing the employment relationship to a clean and legally secure conclusion. When drafted properly, they provide certainty for both employer and...
Can You Lose Legal Professional Privilege by Using ChatGPT?
Managing Privilege and Confidentiality Risks with Public AI Tools Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used to streamline document drafting, summarise information, and assist with legal research. While these tools can offer significant...
Refusing ADR or Mediation: Costs Risks, Court Powers, and How to Respond
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), especially mediation, is now integral to litigation strategy in England and Wales. Courts increasingly scrutinise parties’ ADR conduct when making case management and costs decisions. While sanctions remain discretionary and...
Major Changes Ahead: How Undrawn Pensions Will Impact Inheritance Tax from April 2027
Pensions have long been a tax-efficient way to pass on wealth, but that is about to change. From April 2027, undrawn pension funds will fall within the scope of inheritance tax for the first time, with significant implications for estate planning, probate, and the...
Concerto Legal Network 2026 AGM in São Paulo: Highlights and Thanks
Paul McKee and Bradley Fraser-Brett of Muscatt Black Graf LLP were delighted to attend the Concerto Legal Network Annual General Meeting 2026 in São Paulo. Delegates from across the network convened in Brazil for a week of strategic discussion, knowledge sharing, and...
A Debt Recovery Checklist for Creditors
Creditors Checklist: A Step-by-Step Guide Recovering unpaid debts can be complex and time-consuming, but with a clear, structured checklist, creditors can take control of the process and make decisions that improve their chances of successful recovery of monies owed...
Property Rights for Cohabiting Couples: What Really Happens When You Separate?
Cohabitation is now one of the most common ways couples choose to live together in England and Wales. Yet many people are surprised to learn that living together does not give you the same legal rights as marriage or civil partnership. This misunderstanding often...