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6th June 2025
Horizon Scanning – Security of Tenure and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (the 1954 Act)
Dealing with the 1954 Act has been a mainstay and divisive subject for Landlords and Tenants alike for more than 70 years. In 2023 the Law Commission launched…
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30th May 2025
What is a ‘Mesher’ order and when are these orders made?
When a married couple separates, as well as divorce proceedings, there are usually financial matters to consider. Often, a divorcing couple’s main concern is what should happen to…
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28th May 2025
Supreme Court backs Developers in landmark Building Safety judgment
In May 2025, the Supreme Court handed down a very significant judgment in the case of URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd. The judgment reiterated that the…
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27th May 2025
Blended families and why it is important to make a Will
What is a blended family? Blended families have become increasingly common in today’s society. It is estimated that one in three families in England and Wales live in…
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22nd May 2025
The Herbert Protocol – Safe and Found
Dementia Action Week in the UK aims to raise awareness about dementia, encourage early diagnosis, and promote action on dementia. The Herbert Protocol is a vital tool for…
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20th May 2025
Dementia Action Week 2025 – Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
If you are caring for a person with dementia, then you will know that it isn’t always easy. You may at times feel worried, anxious or frustrated. You might…
19th May 2025
Ellisons launches bold new brand campaign: In Your Corner
Ellisons has launched a striking new brand campaign that highlights the firm’s independence, client-first values and deep roots across Essex and Suffolk. The ‘In Your Corner’ campaign Ellisons’…
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15th May 2025
Fake It No More: UK Targets Dishonest Online Reviews
From 6 April 2025, writing or even just hosting a fake online review in the UK could cost businesses dearly. With the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act…
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13th May 2025
The High Court decides that text messages exchanged over WhatsApp form a binding contract
In the recent decision of Jaevee Homes Limited v Fincham [2025] EWHC 942 (TCC), the High Court has concluded that a binding contract (with a value of nearly…
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12th May 2025
Supporting Mental Health and Family Law
As Family Lawyers we see how people’s mental health can be significantly affected when they instruct us to assist them. This can be whilst they deal with divorce,…