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“Without prejudice” and “Without prejudice save as to costs” – what does it really mean? In this series of blogs Roanna Cooling, solicitor in our Dispute Resolution team, will be explaining some of the issues and principles...
Managing a property in an estate? Clear, practical steps for executors, including legal duties, insurance, maintenance, and preparing for sale.
Abolished or just rebranded: Are no-fault evictions really going away? “No-fault” evictions, achieved by landlords serving Section 21 Notices, have been a common feature of the residential landlord and tenant world. One of the biggest headlines...
Upon separation, parents are immediately faced with how to manage living arrangements for themselves and the children. Over the last few years, families are increasingly considering an approach known as ‘nesting’ as an alternative to transitional arrangements. Unlike traditional arrangements, where the children move between two homes following their parents’ separation, nesting is a co-parenting arrangement in which the parents rotate between the family home and separate accommodation, according to an agreed schedule, and the children remain in the family home.
The Weight of the Crown: Directors’ fiduciary duties and consequences of breach Heavy is the head that wears the crown . In the world of corporate governance, being a director is more than just a title or a seat at the boardroom table. It...
High street rental auctions explained: which councils are using the new powers, what properties are affected, and what landlords need to know under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023.
When relationships break down, decisions about family pets can bring unleashed emotion to an already difficult situation. This blog explores how our beloved family pets are dealt with by law when a marriage breaks down.
If you’ve been named as an executor in someone’s will, you may feel honoured but also overwhelmed. With recent changes announced in relation to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the UK, the role of executor is becoming more complex and risky, especially when it comes to business or agricultural assets and pensions.
Buying a property can be exciting, but it can also be daunting. One of the questions you may asked by your legal advisors is how you want to own the property.
When buying a property with someone else, there are generally two types of ownership, both with their own advantages and disadvantages; there is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Child maintenance in UK family law is largely managed by the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), not the Family Court, due to complex legislative changes.
In this blog, Roanna Cooling, a solicitor in our Litigation department, discusses your legal right to bring a claim for reasonable financial provision against a deceased’s estate.
Autumn Budget 2025 - what does it mean for Inheritance Tax
A landlord's failure to adhere to the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (“the Regulations”) has often been fatal to any attempt to utilise the Section 21 procedure to obtain possession of a property.
A landlord's failure to adhere to the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (“the Regulations”) has often been fatal to any attempt to utilise the Section 21 procedure to obtain possession of a property.
Relationships, divorce, separation and family matters are often highly emotional, and disputes can escalate quickly. At Hughes Paddison, our experienced Family Law team helps clients navigate these challenges with clarity, care and professionalism.
Andrew Turner, Director in the Property Litigation Team, addresses the other key conditions that need to be satisfied when claiming adverse possession and highlights an issue that arises if squatters are claiming possession of land that is tenanted.
Cafcass is an independent organisation comprised of social workers who represent the interests of children and young people during family proceedings. Cafcass’ role is to assess the welfare and safeguarding issues of the child and to independently advise the court about what is safe and in the best interests of the child.
Child Arrangements: MIAM and Mediation
Failure to meaningfully consider alternative roles led to an unfair dismissal I see many employers exposing themselves to expensive unfair dismissal claims by the way they consult over proposed redundancies. Fundamental to a reasonable consultation process...
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – what do these changes mean for your Company?
The loss of a loved one is hard enough but if you discover that your loved one had been put under great pressure and unduly influenced into making their last Will, this can become intolerable.
What is the legal position if a Will has been made as a result of “undue influence”? When does persuasion become unlawful?
Auctions can be a unique and potentially exciting way to acquire property. But a good understanding of the underlying contract law principles of offer and acceptance can avoid you getting into the type of scrape that my client got into recently. The power...
Update If you have read our previous blogs, you may recall that we discussed the mind boggling decision made by the Upper Tribunal in Brown v Ridley . By way of a quick recap, one of the grounds you can rely upon when claiming adverse possession of land...
A landlord was held liable for misleading its business tenant, McDonald’s, about needing the property back for its own future use. McDonald’s vacated the property based on what it was told. That information was subsequently exposed as being untrue. The landlord was punished.
Polished and Professional: Leasing Success for Omorfi in the Heart of Cheltenham
A Proud Moment for Claire Holland and the Private Client Team
Helpful resources for separating parents to assist children during separation/divorce.
In the context of company mergers and acquisitions, an earn-out is a mechanism whereby part of the purchase price for a company (“Company”) is dependent on the Company’s performance following completion of the sale.
New research has revealed that over half (52%) of UK adults over 30 don’t have a will, and an additional 13% who do have a will admit that it needs updating.
The ‘registration gap’ is the time between the completion of a property transaction and the transaction being registered at H M Land Registry. This gap in time means that the title entries at the Land Registry will not show the “up to date” ownership position.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic the time between completion and registration have been getting increasingly longer meaning that the ‘registration gap’ is leading to an increasing number of issues for clients.
For those courageously coming to terms with a life-altering or life-limiting diagnosis, we must recognise the importance of addressing crucial legal matters during such challenging times.
Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences in one’s life. However, navigating the process with dignity and respect can lead to healthier outcomes for everyone involved.
Since the new budget announcements many of us are concerned as to how the changes may apply to our estates and when they will come into force. In particular, the updates to Inheritance tax are the most noteworthy in over a decade. Although many of the proposed changes are still being debated and fine-tuned, here is a guide to some of the new government’s plans.
Since the new budget announcements many of us are concerned as to how the changes may apply to our estates and when they will come into force. In particular, the updates to Inheritance tax are the most noteworthy in over a decade. Although many of the proposed changes are still being debated and fine-tuned, here is a guide to some of the new government’s plans.
For many landlords, having a long-term tenant who is a reliable and regular source of rental income is a dream scenario. But where that tenant enjoys protection under the Rent Act 1977, the scenario can turn ugly.
While going back to school is a time of mixed emotions for parents and children alike, for separated parents, there can be an added layer of anxiety about how they will deal with the arrangements for their children in the year ahead. This concern is commonly deepened by a lack of understanding of how parental responsibility should be exercised in decisions regarding a child’s education.
One of the more common mistakes is failing to comply with the tenancy deposit protection requirements fully. Many landlords will comply in part, by protecting the deposit, but then will not deal with the further requirement, namely serving on the tenant the details about the deposit protection; those details are called ‘the Prescribed Information’. Failing to serve the Prescribed Information can mean that a landlord will struggle to rely upon a Section 21 Notice.
School holidays are a huge source of excitement for children but can be a time of worry for parents who have separated and particularly parents who both work. Navigating childcare, trying to fit in a holiday, working and co-parenting to the best of each of the parent’s abilities can be difficult at times. I therefore thought it may be timely to share with you my top tips for how to make summer holidays as good for parents as they are a source of fun and excitement for children.
Have you got your legal affairs in order prior to your summer holiday? Here are a few legal checks you may wish to consider before embarking on your next trip.
The recent case of Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd v Medley Assets Ltd [2024] demonstrates how, with careful consideration and timely tactics, a commercial tenant can defeat their landlord’s opposition to the grant of a new tenancy under section 30(1)(f) of the Landlord and Tenant 1954 Act (“Ground (f)”).
The Sainsburys case considers the definition of a “holding” in the context of opposed lease renewals and a tenant’s ability to continue to occupy the premises in question whilst the landlord carries out its redevelopment works.
For Private Client legal practitioners working in the digital era, the fashion for “do it yourself” probates online have created a new problem area for us to advise on: unadministered Will trusts.
Adverse possession is a legal principle by which a person who is not the legal owner of a piece of land can acquire ownership from the legal owner by using the land without the owner’s permission for a specific period of time.
Many residential landlords will be familiar with the requirement to consult with tenants before major works are carried out. The landlord's right to seek dispensation from the Tribunal where it has failed to consult is perhaps less well understood. In a recent Upper Tribunal appeal, Hughes Paddison successfully challenged the First Tier Tribunal’s interpretation of the law. Joe Ferris provides a summary of the appeal and the key principles for landlords to keep in mind when considering an application for dispensation.
The OPG registered a record 1,073,032 LPAs in 2022-2023. Concerns over the paper-based system led to reforms, culminating in the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 for a safer and simpler process.
Crypto's rise impacts divorces, as couples may own crypto assets. Despite complexities, disclosure is essential like any asset. Documentation aids clarity.
Discover Danielle's journey of fulfilling her lifelong ambition to work in the legal profession and her experience of working and learning with Hughes Paddison.
Demystifying Pension Splitting: A Guide to Pension Sharing for Divorcing Couples
Join Maddie, legal trainee at Hughes Paddison, as she shares insights into legal training. Discover a supportive culture and transformative experience!
Only a third of the 100,000 couples who get divorced in England and Wales each year use the legal system to reach a financial settlement: the remaining two thirds negotiate their own arrangements or reach no settlement at all.
