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Can coercive control impact a financial settlement?
23 Jul 2025With reference to section 25(2)(g) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, the court has the ability to consider the impact of one party's conduct when determining a financial settlement. That said, conduct is often difficult to effectively argue and the threshold of conduct is high.
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Reform of non-compete clauses still on government agenda
23 Jul 2025During the 21 July House of Lords debate on the Employment Rights Bill, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch confirmed that the government “will be consulting on options for reform of non-compete clauses in employment contracts in due course.” This indicates that reform in this area is still under consideration by the new government.
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Selling a care home? Top tips for selling a care home
22 Jul 2025Earlier this month, we published a detailed guide on the key considerations when selling a care home. Here are some key takeaways to make sure you are well prepared.
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GP landlords - key actions and considerations for consents to lease assignments
22 Jul 2025Many GPs are Landlords of tenants in their surgery buildings. Most commercial leases require tenants to obtain landlord consent before assigning their lease to a new tenant. There are key actions and considerations for GPs who are landlords when they receive a request for consent to a lease assignment.
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"Dire and requires urgent attention"
22 Jul 2025On Monday 21 July, the Justice Committee of the House of Commons published a scathing report on the “Work of the County Court” sadly confirming what most litigators have known and experienced for a significant number of years. The report has recommended “an urgent and comprehensive, root-and-branch review of the County Court…to establish a sustainable plan for reducing the systemic delays and inefficiencies". This review is most welcome.
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A reminder the College Financial Handbook 2025 becomes effective 1st August
22 Jul 2025Key Updates in the College Financial Handbook 2025
The Department for Education released the 2025 College Financial Handbook, effective from 1 August 2025.
