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Commorientes and joint tenancies

Mark Pawlowski examines the statutory presumption of survivorship under s.184 of the Law of Property Act 1925 and its potential for unfair outcomes in cases...

Devonshires promotes three solicitors to partner

Devonshires has announced three new partner promotions, elevating its total number of partners to 65

Celebrating the UK’s best paralegals

The National Paralegal Awards invite entries to honour exceptional paralegals and their significant contributions across the UK

Fieldfisher announces 13 new partner promotions

Fieldfisher has promoted 13 lawyers to partnership roles, reflecting its commitment to recognising talent across offices

Supreme Court clarifies retrial jurisdiction

The Supreme Court's ruling in R v Layden highlights the importance of procedural compliance in retrials

Court rules on motorbike accident negligence

The High Court dismissed an appeal in a motorcycle accident case due to the rider's negligence

High Court ruling on Portland ERF sparks waste management policy debate

The High Court's ruling on the Portland Energy Recovery Facility raises important questions about planning policy compliance and sustainability in waste management

Shoosmiths introduces AI-based bonus scheme

Shoosmiths has launched a £1 million bonus pot tied to the completion of one million AI prompts