Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

Wills & probate

Insights

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

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

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

Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways

Construction

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The construction industry is currently grappling with significant delays in the approval process for Higher-Risk Buildings (“HRBs”), primarily caused at Gateways 2 and 3 of the Building Safety Act (“BSA”).

28 May 2025

Written by

Harriet Atkin

,

Mark Scotney

and

Chelsea Mace

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Agriculture

Insights

HSE data shows farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, personal injury lawyer says more needs to be done to keep the industry safe.

17 April 2025

Written by

Lee Hart

Symptoms of memory loss and effects after brain injury

Serious injury

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If somebody is experiencing memory loss after a brain injury they may be diagnosed with ‘Amnesia’ Every brain is unique and this means Amnesia will affect people in different ways, we look at what these are for different ABI survivors.

1 October 2020

Written by

Lee Hart

Taking security for commercial debt

Banking and financial services

Insights

This article discusses options available if a third party in a commercial arrangement is a corporate entity.

26 April 2023

Written by

Bethan Evans

Ten tips on saving money in a divorce

Insights

If you’ve come to the decision to end your partnership, be sure to read our tips below before calling in the lawyers.

9 June 2022

Testamentary capacity explained

Court of Protection

Insights

Our solicitors explain testamentary capacity and how it can affect the validity of a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 today to speak to a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

3 March 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

Anne Minihane

The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

Wills & probate

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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 final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?

Construction

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As many were commencing their summer vacations, a longstanding and groundbreaking decision emerged from the Supreme Court relating to the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct LLP).

6 September 2024

The impact of sport relocation in family law

Sport

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The impact of a ‘professional sportsperson’ career on families is often overlooked. For instance, when a footballer transfers to a new club, they might need to relocate to another part of the country or even to a different country altogether.

14 May 2024

Written by

Paige Atherton

Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

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

Snakes and Ladders – Delays with the HRB Gateways

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Symptoms of memory loss and effects after brain injury

Taking security for commercial debt

Ten tips on saving money in a divorce

Testamentary capacity explained

The advantages of discretionary Will trusts

The final verdict: Is a collateral warranty a Construction Contract?

The impact of sport relocation in family law

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