Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection

Family law

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The case of three-year-old Oliver Pugh, reportedly abducted by his mother from Spain, shows why parents with cross-border ties would be wise to take legal steps to protect their children and prevent custody disputes abroad, says family lawyer Paula Mansfield.

20 October 2025

Written by

Paula Mansfield

Physical retail isn’t dead – it’s evolving

Retail & leisure

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The opening of a new flagship Marks & Spencer store in Bristol city centre is a clear signal that traditional high street retail remains relevant – and can thrive – alongside online shopping across the UK.

20 October 2025

Written by

Amanda French

Potanin v Potanina divorce case rumbles on

Family law

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An opening of the floodgates, cementing London as the divorce capital of the world, or a case which highlights the fairness of English law to financially weaker spouses?

22 September 2025

Written by

Adam Maguire

Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements: Protecting agricultural assets

Agriculture

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Nuptial agreements are an agreement entered into prior to marriage (prenup) or after marriage (postnup) is made between spouses to regulate the rights and responsibilities regarding their financial assets, including agricultural assets and farming business interests, in the event of a divorce or separation.

7 March 2025

Written by

Holly Smith

Procurers face a dilemma following delay to new legislation

Commercial litigation and disputes

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Our Head of procurement and partner, Brendan Ryan shares his thoughts on the delay in new legislation for procurers

25 September 2024

Written by

Brendan Ryan

Rebalancing generational wealth

Private wealth

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Clarke Willmott examines how you can contribute to correcting the wealth imbalance between generations through lifetime planning and gifting.

4 March 2022

Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Employment

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Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

24 September 2021

Written by

Paula Squire

Rugby in schools

Sport

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Headway UK – the brain injury association, has issued a statement commenting on a call, by doctors and health experts, to ban full contact rugby in schools

2 March 2016

Search and seizure orders – The supervising solicitor’s perspective

Commercial litigation and disputes

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A search and seizure order allows one party in a dispute to enter another party’s premise (the respondent) to search for, copy, and retain evidence.

7 October 2021

Written by

Louise Goodwin

Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

Family law

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Second marriage can complicate inheritance. Our Wills specialists explain how to balance the financial needs of your children and your second spouse.

4 June 2025

Written by

Jacqui Lazare

Siblings and inheritance tax planning

Wills & probate

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The vexed question of the position of siblings under UK Inheritance tax (IHT) law has again received some coverage in the media.

14 September 2019

Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection

Physical retail isn’t dead – it’s evolving

Potanin v Potanina divorce case rumbles on

Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements: Protecting agricultural assets

Procurers face a dilemma following delay to new legislation

Rebalancing generational wealth

Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Rugby in schools

Search and seizure orders – The supervising solicitor’s perspective

Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

Siblings and inheritance tax planning

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