Next Wins Equal Pay Appeal: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
Equal pay disputes are not limited to employees doing the same job. A worker may be able to compare their pay with someone carrying out a completely different role if the two jobs are nevertheless regarded as being of equal value. The recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in Next Retail Limited and Next Distribution Limited […]
Hiding Assets in Divorce: What Happens When a Spouse is Dishonest About Money?
When a marriage ends, one spouse sometimes turns out to have far less on paper than the other expected. The business is worthless. The house belongs to someone else. There is barely anything to split. Two Family Court decisions this year, MK v SK [2026] EWFC 28 and DR v ES [2026] EWFC 15, deal […]
Key Changes to the UK Immigration Rules from October 2026
On 3 September 2026, the Home Office published a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 584), introducing a number of amendments across the UK immigration system. Most changes will take effect from 8 October 2026, with further changes coming into force in October, November and December. The key developments include new protections […]
Taking a Child Abroad – Do You Need Permission From the Other Parent?
Taking children abroad for holidays, whether for leisure, to visit family, or as part of a school or educational programme, is a normal part of many families’ lives. However, after parents separate, many are unaware that the legal position surrounding overseas travel with children can change significantly. Taking a child outside the UK without the […]
Mortgagee Protection Clause: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
A mortgagee protection clause is an important provision in a lease. It is designed to safeguard the interests of a mortgagee (lender) if the tenant (borrower) breaches the covenants of the lease and the landlord seeks to forfeit the lease. The absence of a mortgagee protection clause does not necessarily mean that a lease is […]
When Can Leaseholders Get a Building Manager Appointed? – Lonestar Properties Ltd v Lecacheur
Did you know that when the management of a residential building becomes the source of ongoing problems, the leaseholders of the building may be able to apply to the Tribunal for it to appoint a manager? However, is it always the case? The recent case heard in the Upper Tribunal, Lonestar Properties Ltd v Lecacheur, […]
How to Get a Divorce in England and Wales: A Complete Guide
The rules around divorce were simplified in 2022. You now no longer have to blame your husband or wife, nor prove that anyone did anything wrong. Instead, you simply need to confirm that the marriage has broken down for good, and the court takes you at your word. That is what people mean by no-fault […]
Mediation Explained: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Imagine that you have been involved in a dispute for months. Letters have been exchanged. Each side believes they are right. Court proceedings may already have started. Then someone suggests mediation. For many people, the immediate questions are practical ones. What actually happens at mediation? Do I have to compromise? Will I be sitting across […]
What Is Voluntary Return? A Solicitor’s Guide to Eligibility and Risks
We’ve recently received a number of enquiries about voluntary return. In this article, we explain what voluntary return involves, who is eligible, and share our solicitor’s view on when it may – or may not – be the right option. Written by Victor Falcon Mmegwa, Solicitor Introduction Voluntary return is a scheme that helps […]
Your 5 Year Commercial Lease Is Ending – Do You Really Have to Leave?
Signing a commercial lease? Think the rent should be your only focus? Think again. For business owners, a commercial lease is one of the crucial commitments their business will make. Experienced owners are often confident in negotiating rent, rent review and lease length, though one important question is sometimes overlooked: what happens when the lease […]