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Women experiencing violence need legal advice

Emma Scott discusses Rights of Women's challenge to the lawfulness of evidence requirements preventing victims of domestic violence from qualifying for family legal aid

The fight of a lifetime: Human rights in Syria

Syrian lawyer and international women's rights campaigner Laila Alodaat tells John van der Luit-Drummond how she was stripped of her right to practise in her native country, and how lawyers have been targeted by the Assad regime

A clean break on divorce?

The English courts are moving away from the traditional needs-based approach to deciding spousal maintenance applications, explains Caroline Park

Ilott: A tale of two stages

The decision to allow an appeal to the Supreme Court raises questions about what constitutes 'reasonable financial provision' in claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, writes John FitzGerald

The art of connecting deputies

Frenkel Topping's annual Deputy Day is an invaluable opportunity for deputies and trustees to share best practice, concerns, and solutions in a confidential and supportive environment

Jersey: Advancing the private client landscape

Sevyn Kalsi and Katherine Neal discuss the legal frameworks and standards that have allowed Jersey to establish itself as a transparent, modern, and attractive jurisdiction for private wealth matters

A review of testamentary capacity

Howard Smith considers how the concept of testamentary capacity has evolved over time, including the impact of the Mental Capacity Act and the importance of the 'golden rule'

Spring awakening: Private client changes in the Budget

David Kilshaw and Sophia Watsham review the Spring Budget and the changes introduced by the latest Finance Bill from the private client perspective