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Supporting innovation, increasing transparency and prioritising efficiency - what to expect from the UK's new clinical trials regulatory framework
29 Jan 2026In its recent press release, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) reported a sharp increase in clinical trial activity in 2025. The UK regulator hopes this growth will continue into 2026 as reforms are brought in to speed-up and scale-up innovative research in support of the government's Life Sciences Sector Plan. We discuss what to expect from the new regulatory framework.
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MHRA pro-innovation vision points to bright life sciences future for UK
29 Jan 2026After a challenging decade, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has more than turned the corner and is ready to lead the world, for the good of UK life sciences and patients.
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How lifetime gifts can cause problems on a future estate administration - double portions
29 Jan 2026Lifetime gifts can sometimes affect how an estate is divided after death, particularly where the presumption against double portions applies and the parent’s intentions are unclear.
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Inheritance Act claims - A recent example of a successful claim by an adult child - a man in his 70s…
29 Jan 2026A case summary of a successful Inheritance Act claim by an adult child, highlighting how courts assess financial need, maintenance and competing beneficiary interests.
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Relief from forfeiture: Upholding testamentary wishes in assisted dying cases
29 Jan 2026An unreported case in England and Wales provides practical guidance on how executors and beneficiaries may uphold testamentary wishes without court proceedings where the forfeiture rule is potentially engaged.
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Title issues and how to mitigate them in Real Estate finance deals
29 Jan 2026When refinancing any type of property, be it commercial, residential or development, it is standard practice to conduct a due diligence exercise on the property so that the lender understands the asset it is lending against. This article explores the most common issues revealed by the property register, their significance, and the strategies available to mitigate the risks they pose.
