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Pensions and Inheritance Tax: what families need to know before April 2027
Currently, if you die and your pension(s) still have money left in them, they can normally be passed on to your beneficiaries. This money is not usually affected by Inheritance...
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Pension and Inheritance Tax changes from April 2027: what it could mean for probate disputes
From 6th April 2027, significant changes to how pensions are treated will come into force. For the first time, most unused pension funds and certain pension death benefits will be...
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Employment Rights Bill: bereavement leave reforms confirmed
The Employment Rights Bill has received Royal Assent, becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025. Following a public consultation, the Government has confirmed how several major reforms will work in practice,...
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What is Martha’s Rule and what does it mean for patients and their families?
Martha’s Rule has been rolled out across all emergency departments in England to support patients and their families when seeking a review of their care. In this blog, our medical...
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Clare’s Law and its impact on domestic abuse cases
Clare’s Law, more formally known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS), gives people the right to ask the Police if their partner has a previous record of criminal and/or...
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Pausing the clock: how limitation works in employment tribunals and what’s changing
Changes to limitation periods in employment tribunals are coming from 1st October 2026 from three months to six months. In this blog, our employment law solicitors explain what you need...
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What is a probate caveat and why are claims rising?
Probate claims were up by 13% in 2025, with the final quarter recording the highest quarterly volume in 10 years. There has also been a striking shift in probate disputes...
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When family businesses complicate an estate: lessons from the Brinner v Brinner & Ors court ruling
In the recent case of Brinner v Brinner & Ors [2026] EWHC 1462 (Ch), the High Court had to untangle a probate dispute involving a widow who believed her late...
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Employment Rights Act: how unfair dismissal rights are changing for those on fixed-term contracts
Several legislative changes under the Employment Rights Bill are due to come into force over the next two years, including changes to unfair dismissal rights for employees. From 1st January...
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Inheritance Tax changes: why now is the time to get ahead with estate planning
Inheritance Tax (IHT) has long been a consideration for estate planning, but a series of upcoming changes in 2027 means it deserves closer attention more than ever. From reforms affecting...
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Employment law changes coming up in April 2026
From April 2026, new legislation will come into force, affecting employers and employees. From the first week of April, employment tribunal compensation limits (The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order...
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Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: proposed changes
On 27th January, the Government published a draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, which proposes to reform the leasehold system. If approved by Parliament, the Bill will provide greater security...
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