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Oscar Davies critiques recent court rulings on gender critical beliefs, arguing they misapply the law and risk undermining trans and non-binary rights. This summary explores how belief protection under the Equality Act may be eroding legal safeguards for trans people.
With more people thinking about leaving money to charity in their Wills, our trusted legal partner Remember A Charity shares simple ways to start the legacy giving conversation to help clients make a lasting impact while also easing their Inheritance Tax burden.
In this article, Debra Cairns of Net Defence outlines five practical, budget-friendly actions law firms can take today to strengthen their cyber security posture; covering backup, phishing, password protection, mobile safety, and basic technical controls.
Ashley Murray, retired family law barrister, provides a breakdown of the 2025 judgment in Standish v Standish, offering expert insight into its implications for financial remedies on divorce
In this article by Leah Hester of LMP Legal, she explores the Sentencing Council’s new guidelines for careless driving, highlighting key legal changes, increased penalties, and what they mean for individual drivers and commercial fleet operators alike.
Join Cansford Labs on the 16th July to explore how drug detection works in hair testing.
UK Wills & Probate solicitors help clients distribute estates, but finding missing beneficiaries can be tricky. That’s where probate genealogy specialists come in.
Chronicle Law interviewed Matt Jeffery, Zeal Tax on how changes to the Finance Act in April 2014 has impacted commercial property transactions.
The cab rank rule has been the subject of recent controversy. Most interestingly, the rule has very little to do with cabs or ranks.
Unlock tax savings in commercial property deals. Read this article on capital allowances by Matt Jeffery – the lead tax specialist at Zeal.
This article by the Campaign Director at Will Aid, Peter de Vena Franks, details 5 business benefits of will-writing for charity.
With industry sources suggesting that over 70% of legal professionals struggle to complete essential training and learning activities, we asked clients and industry partners for their feedback regarding how an online learning strategy can impact challenges and improve efficiencies.
Here’s what we found out …
Will Aid, the charity Will writing campaign is now live and receiving enquiries from the public across the UK. Will Aid is the partnership between the legal profession and nine of the UK’s best-loved charities.
Dealing with empty properties can be a complex and delicate task. Empty properties often come with a multitude of responsibilities, ranging from ensuring the security of the premises to managing the valuable assets left behind. In this challenging landscape, Blanchards stands as a reliable partner for wills and probate solicitors in the UK, offering comprehensive services that ease the burden of managing empty properties.
By volunteering your time and expertise during Will Aid, you’ll not only be raising vital donations for nine amazing charities, but also generating a host of benefits for your firm Taking part will increase your firm’s profile, attract new clients and boost staff morale too.
Helping others and supporting the local community is one of the main reasons why law firms sign up to take part in Will Aid each year.
But there are a whole host of business benefits to being part of Will Aid – such as meeting new clients, boosting staff morale, and raising your solicitors’ local profile.
Remember A Charity encourages the general public to consider how they can impact the world beyond their lifetime by leaving a gift to their favourite charities and supporting vital services for future generations. The national awareness week, running 11-17 September 2023 is a key opportunity for solicitors and professional Will-writers to open up conversations around charitable estates and the relevant tax breaks linked with legacy giving. This campaign draws together almost 200 charities from across the country, and over 800 solicitors and Will-writers all championing the message of giving from your Will.
As the renewal date for professional indemnity insurance (PII) approaches, UK law firms are faced with important decisions that can significantly impact their operations and financial stability.
Intestate succession cases can be complex and challenging for wills and probate solicitors in the UK. When an individual passes away without leaving a valid will, it creates a unique set of legal and practical issues that need to be addressed.
Solicitors around the country who participated in the 2022 Will Aid campaign are celebrating another successful year – with an amazing £728k raised for charity.
In today’s world, UK baby boomers are active and engaged in their communities, they are financially-savvy and, according to Saga’s Generation Experience report, around two thirds of them support charities. Taking care of their family is crucial and – just like most of us – they hope that any inheritance they pass on will be valued and used wisely. In this environment, offering advice on the inheritance tax (IHT) incentives on charitable donations included in their Will takes on even greater significance.
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