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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Why do I need my pension to be valued for my divorce and financial settlement?

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

When looking at financial settlements on divorce, family lawyers will ask you to obtain your pension CETV (Cash Equivalent Transfer Value) from your pension provider(s).

Why do I need my pension to be valued for my divorce and financial settlement?

Articles & Blogs Private Client

The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

In a recent case, the court considered whether the act of tearing the will was sufficient to amount to revocation in accordance with section 20 of the Wills Act 1837.

The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

The pitfalls of DIY divorce

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

The advent of no-fault divorce and the introduction of the online divorce portal has made the divorce process seem easier and more accessible than ever.

The pitfalls of DIY divorce

Articles & Blogs Private Client

FAQs - Does a Will trump an Inheritance Act claim?

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Will disputes are a real concern for those who have taken the trouble to prepare their Will.

FAQs - Does a Will trump an Inheritance Act claim?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Home Office provides new restrictions on passing immigration fees to sponsored workers

Friday, 10 January 2025

Employers sponsoring skilled worker visa applicants must ensure compliance with new restrictions on passing on certain immigration-related costs to sponsored employees.

Home Office provides new restrictions on passing immigration fees to sponsored workers

Articles & Blogs Employment

Tribunal erred in failing to address race discrimination allegation

Friday, 10 January 2025

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has highlighted the importance of addressing all issues identified in a list of issues, including those not originally pleaded.

Tribunal erred in failing to address race discrimination allegation

Articles & Blogs Employment

Key employment law developments for early 2025

Friday, 10 January 2025

In 2025, employers face important changes to employment law, including enhanced penalties for failure to collectively consult, increased staffing costs, and the implementation of neonatal leave and pay. Employers should act now to prepare for change.

Key employment law developments for early 2025

Articles & Blogs Charities

Reflecting on the Charity Commission inquiry report on The Captain Tom Foundation - what are the key lessons for the sector?

Wednesday, 08 January 2025

The Charity Commission's recent inquiry report into The Captain Tom Foundation, the findings of which have been widely reported in the news, found repeated instances of misconduct and mismanagement.

Reflecting on the Charity Commission inquiry report on The Captain Tom Foundation - what are the key lessons for the sector?

Articles & Blogs Charities

Immigration Law Update for Charities - what do you need to be aware of?

Wednesday, 08 January 2025

Tom Brett Young, VWV Partner and Head of Immigration, recently provided an immigration update to the Charity Law Association and here summarises some of the recent changes charities should be aware of.

Immigration Law Update for Charities - what do you need to be aware of?

Articles & Blogs Special Schools and Colleges

An Overview of the Covid-19 Inquiry – Module 8 and Its Potential Impact on Schools

Friday, 03 January 2025

In response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK Government has launched a comprehensive inquiry into its handling of the crisis.

An Overview of the Covid-19 Inquiry – Module 8 and Its Potential Impact on Schools

Articles & Blogs Employment

Tribunal was entitled to refuse hearing postponement despite medical evidence

Friday, 20 December 2024

A Tribunal's refusal to postpone a hearing partway through, highlights the fact-specific nature of balancing fairness for all parties.

Tribunal was entitled to refuse hearing postponement despite medical evidence

Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT confirms employee was dismissed after objecting to TUPE transfer

Friday, 20 December 2024

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that an employee who objected to a TUPE transfer involving a detrimental change in his working conditions was dismissed by the transferor.

EAT confirms employee was dismissed after objecting to TUPE transfer

Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT finds Tribunal erred in assessing injury to feelings award

Friday, 20 December 2024

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision highlights the importance of accurately assessing injury to feelings awards under the Vento guidelines.

EAT finds Tribunal erred in assessing injury to feelings award

Articles & Blogs Private Client

The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

Friday, 20 December 2024

The recent case of Crew v Oakley [2024] EWHC 2847 (Ch) is an important decision by the High Court concerning whether or not the deceased had sufficient mental capacity to make a deathbed revocation of her Will by tearing it in half.

The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Updated support and intervention guidance

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Prior to the publication of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill on 17 December 2024, the DfE had already updated its guidance entitled 'Schools Causing Concern' guidance as part of its wider strategy around school improvement and academisation.

Updated support and intervention guidance