Presumption of parental involvement to be removed

• Posted2026-02-18 10:30
• AuthorKennedy Langley

The presumption of parental involvement in a child’s life is to be withdrawn, the government has announced.  This significant shift in approach is intended to increase protection for children where domestic abuse is a factor in issued Court proceedings.

Failure to Prevent Offence: is your business protected?

• Posted2026-02-17 10:30
• AuthorSufyaan Aslim

Companies and other organisations should be aware that the recent criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’ is in force.

Major and long-overdue review of agricultural tenancies is announced

• Posted2026-02-13 10:30
• AuthorAlexandra Phillips

A major review of agricultural tenancies could lead to significant modernisation of the current legal framework.

Step-child was a 'child' for the purposes of a trust

• Posted2026-02-12 10:30
• AuthorJack Robinson

The recent case of Marcus v Marcus [2025] EWHC 1695 perfectly illustrates the potential for costly disagreement concerning who is considered a ‘child’ in the context of a trust.

Changes to renters rights - the effect on owners of mixed use Commercial Property

• Posted2026-02-11 15:00
• AuthorEmma Chater

Calling all owners of mixed use commercial property – legal updates are on the horizon that may well affect the plans that you have for your property, so the time to act is now.