What can be done about delays in the family courts? (LexisNexis)
25 September 2023
Natasha Grande considers the implications of the latest Family Court Statistics and what steps are and can be…
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Doing Away With Dirty Laundry (New Law Journal)
15 September 2023
When private details of divorces & separations leak out, the impact on the parties’ reputations can be huge.
Turning Back The Clock on Court Delays (New Law Journal)
11 September 2023
As the backlog in private children cases keeps escalating, Natasha Grande is calling on family law…
How prenuptial agreements can help shape farming family futures (Farmers Weekly)
21 August 2023
The importance of securing a prenuptial agreement.
How to choose the right law firm for you as a family lawyer (Today’s Family Lawyer)
15 August 2023
As a junior lawyer, choosing the right law firm can be overwhelming with so many specialist family firms out there.
Farms are tricky assets in divorce (South East Farmer)
2 August 2023
Divorce proceedings involving farms present unique challenges due to their high capital value but low income yield.
Agents warned to tread carefully on Court of Protection sales (Estate Agent Today)
1 August 2023
Agents are being strongly advised to take care when managing sales for individuals with diminished mental capacity.
UK Divorce Ruling Over Case When A Party Dies – More Reactions (WealthBriefing)
27 July 2023
A ruling by the UK Supreme Court against a claim to pursue financial relief during or after divorce when a…
Do men or women make better family lawyers? (Today’s Family Lawyer)
17 July 2023
Resolution’s 2022 Annual Report confirmed that out of 6,351 members, 75.4% were female and 24.6% male.
Cost of living crisis | Is it ever OK for staff to have a side hustle or second job? (HR Grapevine)
11 July 2023
Almost a third of workers (31%) already have a ‘side hustle’, with a further 42% are considering taking one…
Does the menopause workplace standard go far enough? (Personnel Today)
23 June 2023
Organisations are starting to understand the impact that menopause can have on employees’ careers and…
Keyed Up (The Law Society Gazette)
16 June 2023
Conveyancing has experienced ups and downs in the past three years and transaction volumes remain high despite…
Why choose a career in family law? (Today’s Family Lawyer)
12 June 2023
When you’re training to be a lawyer, via whatever route that may be, almost before you begin your first…
Lawyer warns of surge in legal disputes between unmarried couples amidst record law marriage numbers (IFA Magazine)
1 June 2023
Figures just published by the Office for National Statistics reveal that in 2020 the number of marriages in…
Career development top tips for junior lawyers in family teams (Today’s Family Lawyer)
22 May 2023
It can be a daunting journey when you first start your career as a family lawyer. Even when you qualify, you…
Later Life Planning (BBP Media)
18 May 2023
Safeguarding Your Legacy: Succession Planning and Estate Management for UK Entrepreneurs
Biodiversity Net Gain (Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer)
5 May 2023
In early March, the Government published its response to last year's consultation which has further clarified…
Risky Business or High Reward? (HR World)
5 May 2023
A form of artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, has recently been making headlines.
No-fault reform has changed little (The Law Society Gazette)
28 April 2023
This month marks one year since we have had 'no-fault' divorce and we are seeing an increase in clients…
Senior Associate Sue Pritchett recognised in Spear’s Magazine Landed Estate Lawyers Index 2023
28 April 2023
We're delighted to announce that Senior Associate, Sue Pritchett, has been recognised in the Spear's Magazine…
Letter to the Editor (EuroChoices)
27 April 2023
The UK government has now published its response to the consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain ('BNG’) held last year.
How can you support yourself when your vulnerable clients need constant support? (Today’s Family Lawyer)
19 April 2023
The importance of finding ways to take care of yourself when dealing with vulnerable clients.
Junior Lawyers: Time to look further afield? (New Law Journal)
11 April 2023
It’s not all about the City, there are benefits of rural firms sfor junior lawyers.
No-Fault Divorce - The Reviews, One Year On
6 April 2023
Thursday 6th April 2023 marks 1 year since the changes to the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act enacted…
Top tips for negotiating land lease agreements for renewable energy projects (Energy Now)
5 April 2023
As the demand for renewable energy increases, rural landowners are often approached by developer companies who…
Why women must take control of their financial life (The Money Pages)
5 April 2023
How women can become more empowered when it comes to the household finances.
Kaur v Singh: The Inheritance Act and patriarchal inheritance practices (Today’s Wills & Probate)
5 April 2023
In Kaur v Singh a widow successfully challenged her late husband’s attempt to leave his estate to the male…
Don’t you need to work in the city to get good work? (Today’s Family Lawyer)
16 March 2023
Believe it or not, not all wealth is in the city, or at least, stays in the city.
Leading lawyer warns agents over Court of Protection sales (The Negotiator)
15 March 2023
A leading property lawyer has warned estate agents to be careful when dealing with Court of Protection sales to…
Issues for SMEs in 2023 as the recession looms (SME Today)
1 February 2023
With rapid inflation and recession is now looming, what risks and issues the UK SMEs are likely to face as 2023…
How the Charities Act 2022 will reduce red tape for the legacy sector (Today’s Wills & Probate)
1 February 2023
This Spring and Autumn will see the implementation of two parts of the Charities Act 2022, both of which will…
Family court reporting pilot launches (Today’s Family Lawyer)
1 February 2023
The family court reporting pilot has this week (30th January) launched in Cardiff, Leeds, and Carlisle in what…
Managing Partner Mike Parker listed in The Lawyer Hot 100 2023
23 January 2023
We're delighted to announce our Managing Partner, Mike Parker, has been listed in The Lawyer's Hot 100 2023,…
Hinduja v Hinduja judgment (Today’s Wills & Probate)
9 January 2023
The Court of Protection (CoP) usually sits in public but with reporting restrictions which generally prevent…
Family law: What to expect in 2023 (Today’s Family Lawyer)
23 December 2022
Divorce, parental alienation, cohabitation, surrogacy – just a handful of the areas that were under family…
2022: Wilsons in the News
21 December 2022
In 2022 our legal experts were featured in several national publications including The Times, The Daily…
Changes Proposed to Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) (STEP)
8 December 2022
The Government are considering big changes this week to the way Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) can be made…
Dyslexic shop worker made redundant for inaccuracies in emails was discriminated against, tribunal rules (People Magazine)
5 December 2022
A dyslexic store layout planner was dismissed and discriminated against when she was selected for a redundancy…
Have children been forgotten in the family justice system? (LexisNexis)
29 November 2022
‘What about me?’ was the title of the report of the Family Solutions Group two years ago in November 2020.
Sole traders face being named if they took out Covid-19 loan (small business)
28 November 2022
Name and shame: thousands of sole traders could be caught up in bid to publish names of every small business…
Addressing fees debt (Independent Schools Magazine)
23 November 2022
All fee-paying schools will have experienced some problem with school fees debt at one time or another.
Is your World Cup sweepstake illegal? (People Management)
22 November 2022
With the football tournament now in full swing, People Management asks employment lawyers if office lotteries…
How can lottery winners navigate newfound financial management challenges? (EPrivate Client)
21 November 2022
EPrivate Client has featured a piece from Christopher Bull looking at how lottery winners navigate newfound…
James Aspden on Guest v Guest and Proprietary Estoppel Awards
17 November 2022
Wilsons’ Contentious Trust & Probate Partner, James Aspden, was invited by the Law Society Gazette to address…
Reforms To Lasting Powers Of Attorney – Do They Go Far Enough? (WealthBriefing)
30 August 2022
The author notes that LPAs are often compared with insurance policies where one only needs to pay one premium…
Taking precautions against legacy fraud (Charities Management)
22 August 2022
Whilst a recent Supreme Court decision limits an insurer’s ability to avoid liability for fraud, you have to…
Spike in divorces due to cost-of-living crisis (Evening Standard)
16 August 2022
Lawyers warn of ‘unquantifiable damage’ to families
Women’s state pensions error: Claiming your payments (The Money Pages)
11 August 2022
The number of women affected by the government state pension error appears to be growing.
Time to breathe for debtors (Lexis PSL Restructuring and Insolvency)
12 July 2022
Lexis PSL Restructuring and Insolvency has featured a piece from Jenifer Martindale discussing the Insolvency…
Online dispute resolution platform for SME late payment disputes (Elite Business)
12 July 2022
Elite Business has featured a piece from Jenifer Martindale looking at the Government-backed proposals for an…
