Our “Tips for Tricky Estates” aim to support both contentious and non-contentious practitioners by providing short, practical monthly tips that touch on common challenges that arise either in estate administration, or estate disputes.
University Hospital Bristol NHS Trust found responsible of ‘Neglect’ following teenage death from meningitis
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Kerry Fifield, Partner was instructed by the family of Isabel ‘Izzy’ Gentry, following a referral by the Meningitis Research Foundation in June 2016 shortly after Isabel’s death.
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Wake-up call for dutyholders ahead of asbestos consultation
Crime & regulatory
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Leading national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is urging businesses to take note of a new consultation on asbestos regulations, warning that the proposals may signal tougher future enforcement and increased liability risks.
Written by
Bridget Sanger
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Registered Providers of social housing (RPs) are often at the forefront of meeting the UK government’s housing targets. With that comes the need to purchase land and procure development of new homes.
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Who can consent to a deprivation of liberty for children and young persons?
Court of Protection
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It is increasingly easier for practitioners to spot a deprivation of liberty when a person is over 18 – but perhaps not so simple when considering whether a child, or young person is deprived of their liberty.
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Landowners who privately rent properties are being urged to act now before new legislation is introduced which will make it more difficult to evict tenants.
Read more on Agri landlords urged to act now before new bill
Can Labour deliver more agricultural mutuals & co-operatives?
Agriculture
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With a new Government crossing the threshold at Number Ten this week, head of our agricultural sector, Esther Woolford, discusses how Labour will make their pledge to double the number of agricultural co-operatives and mutuals a reality.
Written by
Tom Potts
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