Unfair prejudice petitions: Supreme Court confirms no time limit for claims
The Supreme Court has recently confirmed that unfair prejudice petitions are not subject to statutory limitation periods. Our experts explain what this means. The Supreme Court’s decision overruled the Court…
Mekayla Rose-Innes LLB (Hons)
Paralegal
New data protection complaints procedure requirements
From 1 June 2026, under the UK’s Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA), organisations will be legally required to have a publicly accessible process for handling data protection complaints…
Frazer Wallace BSc (Hons), Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
Associate, solicitor
Lease terminations: Why it's important to understand your contractual arrangements
When entering into a lease, it’s important that contractual arrangements are understood to avoid mistakes and disruption further down the line. Our real estate team explores a recent case that…
Annabel Hull BA Comb Hons, LLB
Senior associate, solicitor
Reasons to avoid an execution-only service: The risks of preparing a will without tax or estate planning advice
Making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and safeguard your assets for the future. However, creating a will without professional…
Rachel Sugden LLB (Hons), TEP
Partner
Can sole directors operate under model articles of association? A 2026 update
Running a company with just one director is common in the UK, but recent legal developments have raised questions about how much authority that director really has. Can sole directors…
Tess Ciocci LLB (Hons), LLM
Solicitor
Is incorporating a charity right for my organisation?
The legal form a charity adopts shapes how it is regulated, the extent of trustee liability, and how effectively it can hold assets, enter contracts and deliver its charitable purposes.…
Charlotte Cowdell BA (Hons), LLB
Partner
Are you ready for the Employment Rights Act? | April 2026 wave explained
The Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA) will introduce several transformative measures for employers, which are scheduled to take effect in waves over a two-year period. These reforms will impact core…
Jenny Hawrot LLB (Hons)
Partner
Making a will: Discussing all things wills on the radio
Making a will and keeping it up-to-date is a crucial step towards ensuring your wishes are properly carried out, and that those closest to you are looked after when you’re…
Claire Cox LLB
Partner
Common vehicle dispute claims & the legal framework
Our team of experts looks into some of the most common vehicle dispute claims, highlighting the legal framework that should always be considered when making a claim. Vehicle disputes are…
Kafula Chipasha LLB (Hons)
Associate, solicitor
People of significant control: New guidance to help identify PSCs
People of significant control – or ‘PSCs’ – are required to have their information kept and maintained on Companies House. With some changes to the requirements having taken place, our…
Tess Ciocci LLB (Hons), LLM
Solicitor
Why are prenuptial agreements becoming more popular in 2026?
Why are prenuptial agreements becoming more popular in 2026? Once associated with celebrities and high-net-worth individuals, ‘prenups’ are now widely viewed as a practical step in financial planning before marriage.…
Kristie Silsby LLB (Hons)
Senior associate, solicitor
Financial settlements in divorce: What do I need to know?
Financial settlements are agreements reached between two parties who are going through a divorce. In this video, our family law expert shares the key things that divorcing couples need to…
Jonathan Eager FCILEx
Partner, chartered legal executive
Buying or selling a property? Conveyancing protocol forms are changing
From 30 March 2026, conveyancing protocol forms are changing. Homeowners selling their property will be required to provide more detailed information at an earlier stage, allowing buyers to identify and…
Héloïse Brittain LLB (Hons)
Associate, solicitor
Estate planning and inheritance tax – where are we now?
With two major Budgets, concessions and U-turns behind us, the key question for individuals and families is: where does estate planning and inheritance tax stand? When Rachel Reeves stood up…
Simon Cook LLB (Hons), TEP
Partner
Poisoning of the mind: The high bar to succeed in fraudulent calumny
Inheritance disputes can often be complex and emotionally charged, particularly those involving challenges to the validity of wills. It is also common to hear concerns about the influence exerted on…
Claire Cox LLB
Partner
Case law update (February 2026): Inclusion policies, discrimination & compensation
Our employment law & business immigration experts delve into some recent case law that could prove relevant to you and your business. In our February edition of Dispatches, we look…
Jenny Hawrot LLB (Hons)
Partner
Wills & lasting powers of attorney: What do I need to consider if I live on my own?
Wills and lasting powers of attorney are two of the most important things a person can consider when it comes to planning for the future. One of our experts recently…
Janine Guthrie FCILEx, TEP
Senior associate, chartered legal executive
Service charge disputes | A complete guide
Service charge disputes arise when landlords and tenants disagree about the costs charged for shared services or upkeep of a property. These disagreements can cause stress and uncertainty for tenants,…
Tom Gordon LLB
Trainee solicitor
'One lawyer, two client' divorce | A complete guide
In response to the changing attitudes around divorce, it is now possible for a divorcing couple to seek to end their marriage jointly, with the help of one lawyer. The…
Sharon Giles LLB (Hons)
Partner
Five 2026 legal updates for businesses
With the new year upon us, businesses, owners and landlords are set to face a wave of legal changes that will affect how they employ people, structure assets, manage property…
Willans
Solicitors
SORP 2026: Key changes to lease accounting for charities
From 1 January 2026, new rules under the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) will change how leases are reported in charity accounts. These changes aim to make financial reporting…
Charlotte Cowdell BA (Hons), LLB
Partner
Land, boundary and neighbour disputes | A complete guide
Our property disputes solicitors provide specialist advice and expertise to help deal with all kinds of neighbour disputes over land. In this guide we look at the types of disputes…
Nick Southwell BA (Hons)
Partner
Wrongful dismissal: What lessons can be learnt from this case?
Wrongful dimissal is a common claim in the UK, so what lessons can be learnt from this case? Our employment law experts take a look. Wrongful dismissal is a contractual…
Simon Pathé FCILEx
Partner, chartered legal executive
Increase to Immigration Skills Charge confirmed
An increase to the Immigration Skills Charge has been confirmed. Our business immigration experts look into what has changed and how the changes will impact your business. The Home Office’s…
Willans
Solicitors
Fair dismissal for employee who concealed dual employment
Our team looks into a case that saw an employee fairly dismissed for concealing dual employment. In a recent case, the Employment Tribunal found that an employee who concealed the…
Willans
Solicitors
Lessons for HR: The importance of record-keeping
Our team of employment law experts look into a case that provides a lesson for HR departments on the importance of record-keeping. In Mayanja v City of Bradford Metropolitan District…
Willans
Solicitors
Employment status in the UK: Insights from case law
Employment status remains one of the most contested areas of UK employment law. Our team looks into a case that could offer some important insight. Employment status and the classification…
Simon Pathé FCILEx
Partner, chartered legal executive
Tackling illegal working: The future of right-to-work obligations
Our business immigration experts take a look into some of the changes on the horizon regarding illegal working, and the future of right-to-work obligations. Current legal position Under current legislation,…
Willans
Solicitors
What do employers need to know following the government's u-turn on unfair dismissal?
There has been a surprising change in plan, with the government having made a u-turn on unfair dismissal and its qualifying period. Following a series of discussions with business representatives…
Willans
Solicitors
ECCTA update: new Companies House requirements
In a previous article, we reported on the implementation of the new Companies House identity verification requirements as part of the expansive reforms introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency…
Tess Ciocci LLB (Hons), LLM
Solicitor
The pros and cons of AI in the workplace
Over the past couple of years, working life has undergone a significant overhaul, with artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly becoming an integral part of it. Some companies welcome the resource savings…
Hifsa O'Kelly LLB (Hons)
Partner
How will the Renters' Rights Act impact landlords & tenants?
How will the Renters’ Rights Act impact landlords and tenants? Our property disputes specialist has the answer, having discussed the transformative updates on BBC Radio Gloucestershire. The first phase of…
Katie Charlton LLB (Hons), MSc
Trainee solicitor
Building disputes: Advice for builders
Building disputes can occur for a number of reasons. In this guide for builders, our experienced and specialist team looks into what can be done to help resolve disputes in…
Kafula Chipasha LLB (Hons)
Associate, solicitor
The legal limits of informal promises in farming and family businesses
When discussing succession, can you rely on informal promises in farming and family businesses? Our inheritance & trusts disputes experts examine a recent case to find out. In Maile &…
Claire Cox LLB
Partner
A guide to B Corp certification
As concerns around social inequality and sustainable practice continue to grow, the B Corp certification has emerged as a meaningful symbol of corporate responsibility. Our corporate and commercial experts offer…
Mekayla Rose-Innes LLB (Hons)
Paralegal
The 'one lawyer two client' approach to divorce
In this video, hear from Willans’ head of family law, Sharon Giles as she introduces the ‘one lawyer two client’ approach to divorce, which allows divorcing couples to amicably end…
Sharon Giles LLB (Hons)
Partner
