Second marriages later in life

Family law

Insights

If you are considering a marriage later in life what factors should be considered and how can trusts help? What about jointly owned assets and what if this marriage ends in divorce?

15 November 2020

Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?

Family law

Insights

In a sole application, only one party is responsible for making the application and progressing it. In a joint application, both spouses apply together and are jointly responsible for progressing.

14 February 2024

Written by

Emily Finn

SME housebuilders need help to get Britain building again

Commercial property

Insights

The Government wants to “get Britain building again” with a pledge to deliver 1.5 million homes across the country in its first five-year term – a level of output not seen since 1977.

13 November 2025

Written by

Nicola Sutton

The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

Wills & probate

Insights

We explain how discretionary Will trusts work and explore how one might have prevented a family dispute over a Scottish estate. Call 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation with a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

26 September 2019

The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

Wills & probate

Insights

While taking time, careful consideration and expert advice is the preferred way to record a will, sometimes the need to act quickly in order to change or obtain a person’s final wishes arises and this can cause issues for both the family and the solicitor involved.

25 May 2023

Written by

Paul Davies

The role of HR officers in disciplinary and appeal hearings

Employment

Insights

We are often asked if there is a requirement for different HR officers to attend the disciplinary and appeal hearings, or can the same HR officer attend both? And if they do, does this adversely affect the need to be impartial?

4 November 2024

Written by

Sharon Latham

What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

Corporate and commercial law

Insights

This article explains what drag-along and tag-along rights are, and what needs to be considered when negotiating them in a sale.

23 February 2023

What happens if you find a mistake in a trust deed? And, how to change it

Civil dispute resolution

Insights

In this article Senior Associate, Emma Ironside, takes a look at how to remedy a mistake in a trust document.

22 June 2023

Written by

Emma Ironside

Who will look after my children?

Family law

Insights

One of the provisions within that Will will be your choice of Guardian in the event that both parents die before your child reaches adulthood.

9 June 2020

Written by

Caroline Young

and

Georgia Collier

Why make a Will?

Wills & probate

Insights

Why should you swap the new sofa or a week in the sun for a Will? Because a Will is arguably the most important financial document that you will ever sign.

22 December 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

David Maddock

Wills and Capacity

Court of Protection

Insights

We explain what it means to have the mental capacity to make a Will and what you can do when somebody without capacity needs a Will drafted or updated. Call 0800 652 8025 for a free consultation. Offices in in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

20 September 2020

Written by

Anthony Fairweather

and

Anne Minihane

Second marriages later in life

Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?

SME housebuilders need help to get Britain building again

The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

The problems associated with ‘deathbed’ wills

The role of HR officers in disciplinary and appeal hearings

What are drag-along and tag-along rights?

What happens if you find a mistake in a trust deed? And, how to change it

Who will look after my children?

Why make a Will?

Wills and Capacity

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