In simple terms challenging the validity of a will or a claim relating to a grant of probate is a ‘probate claim’. Special procedural rules apply.

In this hypothetical scenario, relevant provisions in the agreement could have included pre-emption rights which would apply when a shareholder intends to transfer shares and restrictions on a former shareholder soliciting customers and employees.

I am often asked, what is the benefit of having a Lasting Power of Attorney?

The latest statistical release by the Office for National Statistics has revealed that the number of opposite sex cohabiting couple families has increased significantly from 2.2 million to 2.9 million in 2013.

This question is one which regularly crops up in cases where family wealth within a marriage has been increased by monies received from an inheritance.

The Civil Procedure Rules govern the conduct of litigation and Part 36 of those rules provides for consequences of offers made in accordance with that Part.

We raised £5,385 making us one of the top donating firms nationwide and bringing the total collected since we joined the scheme in 2009 to £18,407.

The Supreme Court, the country’s highest Court, is today being asked to make a ruling on whether divorcing couples can protect assets by citing company law.