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The Animal Welfare Act 2006
The Animal Welfare Act 2006 (“the Act”) is the principal law relating to the welfare of animals.
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When Should You Make A Will?
In the UK, you can make a Will when you turn 18. Making a Will as soon as possible offers peace of mind and reduces legal challenges and tax liabilities.
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Can I Write A Will For Somebody Else?
It is possible to write a will for yourself at home or someone else, even if the other person lacks mental capacity.
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Celebrating Another Year of Excellence: Our Legal 500 Teams
The latest edition of The Legal 500 was announced, and a number of our teams were recognised for their expertise.
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Can A Trustee Be A Beneficiary Of A Trust?
A trust is an arrangement where an individual (known as the settlor) transfers assets such as property, money and financial investments for the benefit of other individuals (known as the beneficiaries).
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What Information Do I Need To Write A Will?
To write a Will, you need personal details, assets, debts, beneficiaries, executor, signatures and childcare and funeral arrangements.
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Journalists Can Now Report From Family Courts
Journalists can now report from Family Courts in England and Wales in what the UK’s most senior Family Judge has called a “watershed” change.
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Common Misconceptions With Estate Planning
It is important to plan for the future and have a professionally drafted Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney to ensure your wishes and intentions are accounted for.
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Family Court Transparency Orders – 2025 Changes
Following a 2 year successful pilot, journalists will now be able to attend and report from any Family Court in England and Wales.
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Adverse Possession Of Land That Is ‘Bona Vacantia’
Commercial Litigation Paralegal Emily Griffiths explains what you can do if you find the registered proprietor of a piece of land you are seeking to adverse possess is actually a dissolved company.
