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Global Legal Network Global Advocaten Unveils Rebrand and Launches New Website
We are delighted to announce that our international legal network, Global Advocaten, has launched a…
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FSP advises Aljac shareholders on sale of shares to ELAFLEX group
ALJAC joins forces with the ELAFLEX group.
Sale of Hettle Andrews to AssuredPartners agreed
FSP corporate team advises founders on sale.
The “Wetherspoons Will” Case: Will Executed in a Pub Overturned for Lack of Capacity
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.
Conversion of commercial buildings to flats: Part 2 – landlord and tenant issues
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.
Tenants’ fees sent packing
Mark Banham gives a summary of the new ban on tenants’ fees under the Tenants Fees Act 2019.
Permitted Development: conversion of commercial buildings to flats
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.
“Off the record?”
Katie Burley sets out a guide on how to approach protected conversations.
Does unequal pay equal discrimination?
We explore whether a failure to enhance shared parental leave was discriminatory.
Don’t look back in anger…
Take care with grievances from former employees.
Recent Caselaw Guidance on Applications to Remove Executors and Trustees
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.
Saying goodbye to section 21?
Mark Banham, an Associate in this firm’s property litigation team, explains the government’s recent proposals…
