A brief introduction to the Pubs Code

Property litigation

Insights

The Pubs Code came into force on 21 July 2016 with the aim of regulating the relationship between tied pub tenants (“TPTs”) and their landlords.

31 January 2018

Written by

Laura Robbetts

A question of interpretation – repair or structural defect?

Property litigation

Insights

This is a closer look at the Court of Appeal decision in Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Various Leaseholders of Great Arthur House [2021] EWCA Civ 431.

6 May 2021

Written by

Kary Withers

Classic cars: No MOT, no problem?

Commercial litigation and disputes

Insights

David Stedman, a lawyer specialising in classic car disputes, looks at how useful MOTs are when purchasing a classic car.

17 January 2025

Written by

David Stedman

Dividing your home contents and personal belongings

Insights

The division of the contents of the former matrimonial home and personal belongings is often an added complication in what is already a stressful and emotional experience.

21 February 2019

Written by

Chris Longbottom

and

Emily Finn

Do we really need yet more STAIRS?

Social housing providers

Insights

The Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (‘STAIRS’) consultation began on 20 May and ends on 15 July 2024.

23 May 2024

Written by

Neelam Sharma

Does a Will go out of date?

Private wealth

Insights

While a Will doesn’t expire, it can become outdated if your life changes, so it’s important to review and update it regularly. Here are eight key reasons to consider updating your Will.

17 October 2025

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

Domicile and the inheritance tax spouse exemption

Wills & probate

Insights

We explore how inheritance tax spouse exemption can be claimed for UK domiciled people married to or in a civil partnership with a non-UK domiciled person.

14 September 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

David Maddock

Executors of your Will: who to choose and how to get it right

Wills & probate

Insights

One of the most important decisions to be made when making a Will is choosing who to appoint as your executors.

30 September 2020

Fair shares and non marital assets

Insights

Bristol University and the Nuffield Foundation have recently released their report, “Fair shares? Sorting out money and property on divorce”.

14 February 2024

Written by

Chris Longbottom

Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered

Civil dispute resolution

Insights

Our accredited mediators answer commonly asked questions about the mediation process, including how to choose a mediator and get the most from pre-mediation.

27 September 2022

Inheritance issues for the LGBTQ+ community

Wills & probate

Insights

In some ways the law is still evolving to encompass the different forms of family that now exist.

1 June 2024

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

A brief introduction to the Pubs Code

Classic cars: No MOT, no problem?

Dividing your home contents and personal belongings

Does a Will go out of date?

Domicile and the inheritance tax spouse exemption

Executors of your Will: who to choose and how to get it right

Fair shares and non marital assets

Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered

Inheritance issues for the LGBTQ+ community

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