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It’s Update Your Will Week (3 rd -9 th March) and the Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Team has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions when helping their clients prepare Wills. Over half of UK adults...
As the UK commercial property market continues to evolve, understanding the latest trends and challenges is crucial for business leaders seeking to make informed decisions in 2025. Having access to commercial property solicitors is also critical for...
Discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes are some of the reasons why thousands of UK organisations are faced with employment tribunals every year. The period from April 2023 to March 2024 saw the total number of employment tribunal claims rise from...
As a parent, one of the most frightening situations you could face is your child being involved in an accident. Whether it’s a car accident, a slip/fall at school or an injury during play; accidents can cause physical injury and emotional distress. It...
Having been involved in two keenly disputed Children Act cases where parents have vastly different experiences of their autistic child, Kate Evans explores the importance of the factors considered when seeking Child Arrangements Orders for children with...
Without a will, you have no say over how your assets are distributed after your death, which could lead to unintended outcomes and complications for your loved ones. Despite this, just 44% of UK adults have a will, leaving a significant portion of the...
Outlook for the Construction Industry in 2025 – a legal perspective 2024 was a significant year for the construction industry: with key Court decisions (including the unanimous Supreme Court decision in Abbey Healthcare v Augusta which decided...
As the current deadline on the government’s Stamp Duty Holiday draws closer, Dutton Gregory look to radical and innovative new ways to help their clients’ complete on their property purchase in time for the deadline – promising that ...
Family law has been very slow to change in the past, although a major shift took place in April 2022 when ‘no fault’ divorce was introduced making the process far simpler. Not surprisingly, the focus then turned to the linked financial...
In 2014, two of the most glamorous and wealthy film-stars of a generation, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, got married. With experience of failed marriages on both sides, and a Pre-Nuptial Agreement beforehand , when the couple split two years later, it was...
At the end of last year, British television and radio personality Fearne Cotton announced the end of her marriage to Jesse Wood, the son of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. Often sharing insights into her family life, Fearne’s relationship with...
On September 11 2024, the House of Commons introduced the new Renters' Rights Bill [Bill 008 of 2024-25]. The new bill introduced significant reforms to strengthen tenant protections and promote fairer housing practices. Key changes include banning...
“The objects of which Paris folks are fond – literature, art, medicine, and adultery.” Mark Twain Confessions of a (dodgy) Paris Tour Guide Following on from my last blog, it’s time to reveal my third...
On 18 th December 2024 The Law Commission is set to publish its report on reforming financial arrangements following divorce and civil partnership separation. At present, the division of financial assets upon divorce is governed by the Matrimonial Causes...
Despite over 20 years’ experience in the law, establishing and nurturing award-winning legal teams, and building a much-admired reputation in the profession, Paul Sams admits that the past six months as Managing Partner of Dutton Gregory Solicitors...
Inheritance disputes are as old as time, but in recent years, there’s been an increase in families embroiled in legal arguments. Currently, industry experts believe that in England and Wales, as many as 10,000 people are disputing wills...
Firstly, apologies for the above image. Apparently, this is what Artificial Intelligence imagined what I looked like when I was reading through the 158 pages of the new Employment Rights Bill. Secondly, if this is the first time that you’ve heard...
If, after all the methods of mediation and negotiation available, a separated couple is unable to reach an agreement on how their lives will move forward, there will be only two options left: asking the Courts to get involved in the situation, or simply...
Whilst it was to be expected that former Hollywood ‘It’ couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie should make headlines whilst appearing at the Venice Film Festival this summer to promote individual projects, the stories reported were actually about...
There has been celebration across the offices of Dutton Gregory Solicitors, as various departments have learned of their maintained positions, progression, and debut in the rankings of professional industry guide, The Legal 500. After submission, research...
A traumatic spinal cord injury can be caused by a sudden, traumatic blow to your spine. The majority of these injuries happen from preventable accidents such as: Road traffic accidents : Collisions, rollovers, and being struck by a vehicle can cause...
Last week Family Legal Assistant, Georgia Oliver was chatting to a colleague when the news came out about the split of arguably the most successful stars of ITV’s hit reality show, Love Island - Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury. In this article, Georgia...
Can disputes relating to collateral warranties be determined through adjudication? Alice Toop, an Associate Solicitor specialising in Construction Disputes, considers the recent unanimous Supreme Court decision in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v...
During her career as a specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Kathryn Beresford has seen how important it is for parents to consider what would happen to their children if they were no longer around to look after them. Though challenging and...
“The great divide between town and country is set to become wider” As the new UK government settles into office, Commercial Property Specialist, Denise Bull, is intrigued to see how it will balance the demands for economic growth, building...
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