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Government urged to modernise wills reform

The Law Society warns that failure to reform wills legislation risks leaving many people’s final wishes unprotected

City of London Law Society voices concerns

The City of London Law Society has communicated with the Lord Chancellor regarding LLP tax proposals and English law context

Private prosecutions and the future of access to justice

With private prosecutions expanding amid shrinking public enforcement, practitioners must assess their benefits, risks, and the implications of proposed reforms

Treasury unveils covid loan fraud crackdown

A new Treasury-funded investigations team aims to recoup billions lost to fraudulent pandemic loan claims

Freeths achieves excellence in Good Work Standard

Freeths has earned 'Excellence' recognition from the Mayor of London for exemplary workplace practices and inclusivity

Shepherd and Wedderburn hires Marcus Wright

Shepherd and Wedderburn has appointed Marcus Wright as a Partner in its English Real Estate team

Review of public order laws begins

Lord Macdonald has been appointed to lead a review of public order and hate crime legislation

The Renters’ Rights Act and its impact on estates

Major reforms to the private rented sector will reshape possession, delay sales, and increase compliance burdens for those administering estates and trusts