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The perceived generosity of English judges in big money divorce cases has made the UK the venue of choice for some – but anathema for others. However, as one case...

If you are approaching pension age, unless you are one of the increasingly few with a salary-related pension scheme, you would be wise to take professional advice before you take...

One of the dilemmas the courts face from time to time is how to achieve the right balance between individual privacy and the public’s right to know about things. ...

Japanese knotweed is a very considerable pest – ‘indisputably the UK’s most aggressive, destructive and invasive plant’, according to the Environment Agency –as it can cause damage to buildings, spreads...

One of the requirements for a will to be accepted as valid is that the person who makes it must have ‘knowledge and approval’ of its contents…in other words, they...

It is normal for money, often considerable sums, to pass between family members. However, when this is done without legal advice, it is only too common for disputes to arise...

Despite strong representations from the professional community, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have decided that they will stick with a 30-day initial payment requirement for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on...

Almost everyone who has flown much has a story (or more than one) about lost or damaged luggage, and holiday insurance claims regarding these are commonplace. A Finnish man...

If you are faced with an unwelcome proposal for development nearby, a recent case shows how tenaciousness and a knowledge of past planning history can help to prevent it. Consistency...

London has gained a reputation as ‘the divorce capital of the world’ because settlements reached are, by international standards, very generous towards women. It is no surprise, therefore, that the...