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Family Procedure Rules (FPR), which govern procedures used in the family court in England and Wales, were updated last year with all parties now needing to consider non-court-dispute resolution (NCDR) to resolve their disputes before making a court application.
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.
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is urging businesses to strengthen fraud prevention measures ahead of new legislation introducing a corporate offence of “failing to prevent fraud.”
Landmark new rules have come into effect across England and Wales which will see greater transparency in family courts.
The latest financial services analysis from EY, shows that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity increased considerably in 2024, and the levels are set to rise further in 2025, according to corporate lawyer Ed Foulkes.
The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) talent programme, UWE Futures, which offers work experience and mentoring to global majority students, has expanded in its second year to include more legal firms and a leading organisation in Bristol’s creative sector.
Delays in pension valuations for members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, are likely to persist for some time, according to family lawyer Adam Maguire.
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is celebrating its latest accreditation, achieved as part of the firm’s commitment to its ESG strategy.
Following the findings and recommendations in the Grenfell Inquiry report, the government is implementing new measures to address the estimated 4,000-7,000 buildings in England that have unsafe cladding still to be identified. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published a new Remediation Acceleration Plan (RAP), to expedite the removal of that unsafe cladding.
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP have won permission to appeal against a ruling which if successful, could give the green light to the construction of thousands of homes.
Those in the industry will know that there is an MOT exemption for classic cars if they were first registered over 40 years ago and where there have been no substantial changes made in the last 30 years.
After a much-anticipated wait, the Government has given an indication of the likely timetable in relation to the remaining provisions under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA).
Employers are being urged to future proof their employment policies ahead of the introduction of new legal obligations which are expected to become law in time to come.
Clara-Pensions, the member-first consolidator for defined benefit pension schemes, the Wates Group (Wates) and the Trustee of the Wates Pension Fund, have reached agreement on the UK’s third superfund transaction.
Nodor Group, a collection of the largest premium darts equipment brands in the world, has agreed a major investment from leading European mid-market private equity firm, Inflexion. Bristol-based lawyers at international legal practice Osborne Clarke advised on the deal.
Bristol-based lawyers at international legal practice Osborne Clarke have advised Cadence Equity Partners ("Cadence"), Unigestion and the management shareholders, on the sale of the UK's leading provider of outsourced services to the water industry, Aquam Water Services ("AWS"), and sister company Orbis Intelligent Systems ("Orbis"), to CD&R backed Indicor Inc.
Writing a Will is an important way to protect your assets and ensure that your loved ones are provided for after you’re gone. However, many people attempt to draft their own Will or turn to unregulated Will writing firms, believing it’s a straightforward process.
The Law Commission has published the first of two Consultation Papers considering how Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 might be reformed and updated for a modern commercial leasehold market.
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is strengthening its alignment with sustainable business practices and responsible corporate values by offering new starters a range of thoughtful, purpose-driven onboarding gifts.
In the UK, pregnant employees are legally entitled to a risk assessment in the workplace to ensure their health and safety, as well as that of their unborn child. This entitlement applies equally to employed elite sportswomen, and it is particularly critical, given the physically demanding nature of their work and the unique risks posed by high-intensity training and a demanding fixtures schedule.
