The Law Society has taken an uncharacteristically proactive step by issuing guidance to its members on advising their clients on the risks of climate change. Read more...

A new Looking to the Future commentary has been included in several relevant matter plans. In the ever-changing landscape of the legal industry, staying up to date with regulatory and legislative changes is crucial. These changes can greatly impact practice, and failing to keep up with them can put clients and firms at risk. By Lawyers already promises to be current, and now we are going further with this new commentary that anticipates what is to come. Read more...

Divorce law changed on 1 April 2022; these are the main changes. Read more...

A new article about avoiding disputes after the death of a loved one has been published. Read more...

A new article about cohabitees rights sets out the problems and solutions that currently exist. Read more...

In all states and territories of Australia legal practitioners are required, as a condition of their practising certificates, to participate

By Russell Cocks, Solicitor English and Australian common law is historically based on promoting the needs of the wealthy in preference to t

By Russell Cocks, Solicitor First published in the Law Institute Journal A caveator’s arguments in support of the contract upon which his ca

Employers have legal obligations to ensure the health and safety of their employees and contractors and also to ensure that the health and s

With the recent publication of the Law Commission report, clearly moves are afoot in the residential leasehold world to balance out the disparity between the rights of landlords and those of their tenants. Time will only tell what is finally put on the platter for general consumption on that planet. But let us travel deeper into the universe and visit planet ComZog, commonly known on Earth as the commercial leasehold world. Read more...

The period of enforced suspended animation brought about by the pandemic is coming to an end and for the majority there is a sigh of relief and a strong desire to return to normality. However, having been enveloped in a state-controlled protective cocoon for months, the reality is that the Piper’s very large bill now needs be paid and the wake-up call is going to be harsh. Read more...

As we hurtle down the tracks towards commonhold, it is predicted that draft legislation will be laid before parliament mid to late 2021, with the biggest swathe of leasehold reform since 1925. However, when we finally arrive at our destination, the swathe may not be as big, or as revolutionary, as we would hope. Read more...

Opportunities for law firms during the COVID-19 period This time of reduced activity presents opportunities for law firms to find efficienci

Temporary rent concessions for commercial leases – Side letter or deed of variation? A side letter which records the agreed temporary alteration to the existing lease, and which is not intended to have a lasting impact upon the lease terms. Read more...

This article details the major changes affecting major investors coming into force from April 2020. New EPC regulations Changes to the tax reliefs available for income tax and capital gains tax Tenants’ deposits Electrical safety standards A new surcharge on stamp duty land tax for foreign buyers of residential property Written by Louise Thomas, a London-based solicitor with over 25 years experience in all aspects of property conveyancing, this article will assist practitioners in advising landlord clients.