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...
Dispute resolution
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...
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...
Key Changes to Grounds for Obtaining Possession of Property Let to Residential Tenants as from 1 May 2026
Renters’ Rights Act 2025 – Key Changes to Be Aware Of The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 fundamentally changes how residential landlords can recover possession of their properties, with new rules coming into force from May 2026. With Section 21 abolished from 1st May 2026,...
Mediation FAQs: What You Need to Know
Mediation is becoming an increasingly popular way to resolve disputes without the stress, cost, or delay of going to court. Mediation can be a powerful tool for resolving conflict respectfully and efficiently. Whether you are dealing with family, workplace, or...
Options for High-Value Commercial Debt Recovery
Outstanding debts can have severe consequences for a business’s operations and, if the amount of money involved is significant, can have a considerable detrimental impact on an organisation’s bottom line. If initial attempts to recoup any monies owed prove fruitless...
Changes to Civil Procedure Rules Since Churchill
Courts in England and Wales can now order parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) following changes to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) that came into force at the beginning of October. Changes to the CPR, effective from 1 October 2024, allow courts...
Enforcing European Judgments in England and Wales Post-Brexit
Cross-border disputes are common in today’s world, and it is increasingly likely that a judgment handed down in one jurisdiction must be enforced in another. But how has Brexit affected the enforcement of European judgments in the UK? In this blog, our specialist...