John Midgley Features in Property Wire
John Midgley, Property Disputes Partner and Head of the Specialist Leasehold Enfranchisement team, was quoted in Property Wire this week in an expert analysis of the news that the government is planning to ban the sale of leasehold flats in England and Wales. He shared his thoughts on how the transition to commonhold could work, how […]
Leasehold Reform Update
From 3 March 2025, assuming no parliamentary problems, the threshold enabling mixed use buildings to be susceptible to a right to manage (RTM) claim increases from 25% to 50% for non-residential use. This can bring more buildings within the scope of RTM. In addition, from the above date, the RTM Co or its members will […]
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Legal, Ethical and Practical Considerations
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (the “Bill”) was presented to Parliament on 16 October 2024. The Bill seeks to enable adults who are terminally ill with 6 months of their life remaining, to request and receive assistance to end their own lives. The Bill is currently at the Committee Stage in the […]
Cara Ramprakash features in TL4’s HNW Divorce Magazine
ALIENATING BEHAVIOURS V DOMESTIC ABUSE The term Parental Alienation is terminology many family lawyers are used to. Recent guidance published by the Family Justice Council asserts that this should now be referred to as alienating behaviours. CAFCASS defines alienating behaviour as ‘’the unjustified resistance or hostility from a child towards one parent as a result […]
Neil Russell features in Spear’s
Head of Family, Neil Russell, was recently quoted in an article from Spear’s confirming that wealthy couples are hiring private judges to resolve financial disputes, stating that “at least half” of the firm’s clients are choosing the private route. To read the full piece, visit: https://spearswms.com/law/surge-in-wealthy-divorcing-couples-hiring-private-judges-to-resolve-financial-disputes/
Helen Crossland features in City A.M.
Employment Partner, Helen Crossland, was recently quoted in an article in City A.M. on what the Trump administration’s rollback of DEI initiatives in the US could mean for London and the UK. “In comparison to the US and other jurisdictions, the UK has greater statutory protections when it comes to discrimination.” To read the full […]