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Katie de Swarte

Understanding Testamentary Capacity

What is testamentary capacity? Testamentary capacity refers to a person’s legal and mental ability to create a valid will....

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Katie de Swarte

Unsuccessful Inheritance Act Claim

The case of Shearer v Shearer The recent reported case of Shearer v Shearer highlights that adult children cannot expect...

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Isabelle James

Birth parent fails to overturn adoption order

Most adoption applications go through smoothly and it is only in the minority of cases that birth parents seek to...

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Claire Andrews

The Same-Sex Divorce Process

Understanding same sex divorce isn’t just about legal steps — it’s also about recognising the unique challenges that LGBTQ+...

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Claire Andrews

Decree Absolute

Update: With the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, a Decree Nisi became a Conditional Order, and a decree absolute...

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Rob Aylott

Multi-Million Settlement After Motorbike Accident

£5m settlement for injured motorcyclist Our lawyers achieved a £5m settlement for a 54-year-old man following a motorbike accident. As...

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Shilpa Mathuradas

Buying a Property with a Party Wall Agreement

Introduction to buying a house with a party wall agreement Buying a property can already be stressful, but finding out...

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Nicholas Leahy

Greater Awareness of Sepsis Needed

Greater awareness of Sepsis can lead to better outcomes As medical negligence lawyers, we were particularly interested to hear about...

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Jodi Newton

Cerebral Palsy Compensation Supports Rehabilitation & Housing

Six-figure sum compensation for client with cerebral palsy Jodi achieved a six-figure sum compensation for her client with cerebral palsy....

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Ben Posford

Croydon Tram Crash Inquest Recommendations Welcomed

The families of victims killed in the Croydon tram crash today welcomed a coroner’s recommendations to prevent another tragedy....

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