As announced on 6 October 2022, the Court of Appeal has refused John Clitheroe permission to appeal the decisions of Mrs J Falk, made on 4 May 2021 and 28 July 2022, refusing all 4 grounds of appeal.  Banks v Goodfellow remains the test for...

Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, which sadly means there may come a time when people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are unable to manage their own personal affairs. In such circumstances, it is beneficial to have prepared a Lasting...

The vast majority of private limited companies incorporated and operating in England and Wales are owner-managed businesses. Frequently, the owner of a private limited company will be a single individual who will be the sole shareholder and the sole director...

A trustee is an individual who acts as a caretaker for assets held within a trust. They are responsible for managing the finances of the trust in accordance with the instructions given when the trust was originally created.  It is important that a...

The recent news about funding the new Sizewell C reactors has raised lots of concerns and questions. Here’s an overview of what’s being proposed, particularly in terms of its impact on local businesses. What is Sizewell C? Sizewell C...

In most heterosexual relationships, children still take their father’s surname at birth. That surname cannot be legally changed without the consent of both parents or a court order.  In unmarried families this can result in the child having a...

In a recent study, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) found that an increase in what are known as ‘blended families’ is leading to increased complexity in estate planning. Blended families are where there are children from...

The excitement and thrill of planning a new baby can - for some couples - turn to heartache as they experience difficulties in conceiving. If you are considering fertility treatment, donor conception or surrogacy, there are certain important legal aspects of...

In recent years the number of people contesting wills has increased dramatically. One reason is that it is common for families today to be structured in a less traditional way. Second marriages are more common than they were in previous generations and it is...

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA), which received Royal Assent on 28 April this year, introduced measures that place additional burdens on residential developers. The Act aims not to make life more difficult for developers, but to make dwellings safer,...