In a very unusual decision a Will was ruled to be invalid on grounds of lack of testamentary capacity despite there being no medical expert evidence adduced by either side. Katharine Riley examines the approach to the evidence taken in the case of Dean Hughes v Hermes Rodrigues in May 2019, and reviews challenges to Wills based on capacity issues and the rules on the burden of proof.
We continue our review of legal issues arising upon the conversion of commercial buildings to residential use. In this second article in our three-part series, our real estate partner Richard Higgs looks at the “landlord and tenant” aspects.
Mark Banham gives a summary of the new ban on tenants’ fees under the Tenants Fees Act 2019.
We take a look at the planning aspects of the conversion of commercial buildings to residential use. This is Part 1 of a three part series looking at residential conversions.
Katie Burley sets out a guide on how to approach protected conversations.
We explore whether a failure to enhance shared parental leave was discriminatory.
At Field Seymour Parkes we are seeing ever increasing numbers of disputes between executors/trustees and beneficiaries, and clients seeking the removal of a trustee/executor. Katharine Riley, Head of Will Disputes and Contentious Probate reviews a recent case which summarises the principles and procedure.
We report on a series of recommendations to improve gender pay gap reporting.
Ian Machray explores whether employers can exercise absolute discretion regarding bonus payments.
