University of the West of England (UWE) Futures student completes successful internship at Clarke Willmott
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The UWE programme provides a work experience and mentoring programme at local law firms for final year undergraduates to support inclusivity and diversity within the legal profession.
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Redefine romance: Why prenups are the ultimate Valentine’s Day gesture
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Family law
Pre-nuptial agreements represent a prudent and essential strategy for individuals aiming to safeguard family wealth. Despite their practical benefits, why do they continue to be regarded as “unromantic” in the UK? Moreover, why are they exclusively associated with the ‘rich and famous’?
Written by
Chris Longbottom
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Recent figures suggest that the number of probate cases taking over a year to be granted has risen by 134% over the last three years. Expert lawyers say the result is additional stress and financial implications for grieving families.
Written by
Jeremy Bourke
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Phase 1 of Awaab’s Law to take effect from October 2025
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Social housing providers
On 6 February 2025 the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government announced the three-phase introduction of Awaab’s law. This landmark reform is part of their agenda to improve the safety and quality of social housing.
Written by
Emily Hope
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On 19 October 2022, the Supreme Court handed down its much-anticipated judgment in the case of Guest v Guest. Since then, many cases have cited this authoritative Judgment but has this case given us any clarity or has it now muddied the waters?
Residential Land Market Update – The outlook for 2025
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Housebuilder
Billy Poulter, partner in our Manchester Housebuilder division, specialises in residential development for UK housebuilders and gives some insight into the residential land market and provided some thoughts on the outlook for 2025.
Written by
Billy Poulter
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Judge tells CQC to reconsider inspection report and rating due to “real possibility” of bias
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Corporate and commercial law
In a recent case the judge ordered the CQC to reconsider an inspection report and rating due to the apparent bias of an inspector. This shows a way to challenge inspection reports, ratings and enforcement action against care homes, even though the case involved private hospitals.
Written by
Kirill Bingham
and
Bridget Sanger
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