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Katie de Swarte

Spouse Awarded £8m Inheritance After £16m Claim

Spouse’s £8m inheritance award significantly lower than amount claimed High value inheritance claims against an estate can be particularly...

Katie de Swarte

Contested Probate: when family members misuse LPAs for financial gain Executors and trustees have important legal and fiduciary duties towards...

Katie de Swarte

Claim against estate of wealthy China-domiciled partner fails If a claim for reasonable financial provision against an estate is made...

Shilpa Mathuradas

What steps should you take to prevent property fraud? An individual’s property is usually their largest asset and not...

Nicholas Leahy

High Court approval of six figure settlement following maternal death Nicholas Leahy, Senior Associate in the Medical Negligence department at...

Harriet McMorrin

Financial order set aside after husband’s deliberate non-disclosure of an expected US$14.77m gift Throughout financial proceedings, both parties...

Janina Lamb

Summary: Awaab’s Law was created to force social landlords to address serious hazards in their properties within strict timeframes....

Janina Lamb

The draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, published on 27 January 2026, proposes to end leasehold ownership for newly built flats in...

Katie de Swarte

Seeking an executor’s removal is an inappropriate way to secure a remedy If you are considering legal proceedings against...

Maria Kitsiou

Separating a child from their parents: why courts must carefully consider all the evidence Disputes involving young children can be...