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Following separation, fathers can face uncertainty over parental responsibility, contact and child arrangements. Barrister Billal Malik explains the legal position of fathers, how the Family Court approaches child arrangements and the practical issues that can arise when parents are unable to agree.
Ashley Murray examines proposed reforms to divorce financial remedies, arguing for a simpler and more predictable approach to dividing matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets that could reduce costs, delays and uncertainty for divorcing couples.
The growing use of AI for legal guidance brings significant risks during divorce. From inaccurate information and privacy concerns to costly mistakes, this article explains why AI should not replace professional legal advice when finances, property and arrangements for children are at stake.
Net-Defence has launched The Signal, a free advice and resource hub designed to help businesses understand emerging risks and strengthen organisational resilience through practical guidance, insight, videos, events and resources.
Friday afternoon fraud puts conveyancing payments at risk. As property transactions become more digital, strong identity checks, secure communications and payment verification are increasingly important.
As AI makes legal work faster and more efficient, a new question is emerging: who actually benefits from the savings? Zaven examines AI billing, legal technology investment, regulation and how in-house teams can ensure that efficiency gains are reflected in the price they pay.
This article examines the revised PD 27A changes to Family Procedure Rules, highlighting how earlier bundle filing and stricter court requirements increase counsel’s professional duties, preparation time, and accountability in financial remedies proceedings.
Create a flexible, secure mobile setup that keeps hybrid teams connected and productive. Discover how business mobiles improve security, scale with growth, control costs and integrate with cloud telephony for a consistent, professional communication experience.
This article explores how the NHS is adopting AI-powered ambient scribes to reduce clinical administration, while examining the data protection, UK GDPR, and patient transparency challenges associated with voice data, anonymisation, and vendor use of sensitive health information.
As the WTO crisis reshapes international trade law, many lawyers face not just career uncertainty, but a deeper challenge to their professional identity. This article explores four practical strategies to help trade lawyers evolve their skills, rebuild purpose, and actively shape a new professional path.
AI readiness isn’t just about what organisations could do, but whether they’re truly prepared. This article sets out a practical scoring framework to assess AI readiness across strategy, data, processes, people and risk – helping finance leaders turn ambition into action.
The UK legal sector faces tighter AML oversight in 2025–26, with conveyancing remaining high risk. Regulatory reform, stronger supervision, and the move toward certified digital identity aim to improve customer due diligence, reduce ambiguity, and support reusable, digitally enabled compliance.
When phone use, alcohol and drugs are ruled out, what turns competent driving into “dangerous” driving? This article explores human factors, perception limits, unforeseen hazards and expert evidence – and why early specialist defence can be decisive in serious driving cases.
ScoreMy transforms estate planning by turning simple assessments into meaningful client conversations. By prompting reflection on family, values, and life changes, it helps lawyers uncover concerns, foster trust, and create tailored plans – preserving the human touch in an increasingly digital legal landscape.
Solicitors in Liverpool and Manchester are increasingly cross-qualifying to the Bar to gain greater autonomy, specialise in family law, and access complex, high-profile cases. With mentorship and support from Unit Chambers, the transition offers long-term career growth.
Court proceedings can be overwhelming for neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism or ADHD. Simple adjustments, such as allowing fidget tools, can reduce anxiety, improve focus and support effective participation, helping ensure fairness and accessibility in the justice process.
A crash doesn’t end when the road reopens. Police can question drivers immediately, seize phones or vehicles, and later conduct detailed interviews and reviews of employer records. Early legal advice is crucial, as roadside comments or incomplete documents can trigger serious charges.
AI models are increasingly caught between innovation and national security. UK law now regulates how AI code, datasets and models can be shared or licensed when their capabilities or potential end-use raise defence or WMD concerns, limiting freedom despite IP ownership.
The WTO crisis is forcing many international trade lawyers into an identity reckoning. As their hard-won expertise loses relevance, they face anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the challenge of rebuilding a professional identity in a shifting legal landscape.
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a targeted cyber scam where criminals impersonate trusted contacts to divert payments or steal data. By exploiting trust and weak email security settings, attackers can cause severe financial and reputational damage.
Hidden assets can undermine fairness in divorce proceedings, making full and frank financial disclosure essential. Identifying irregularities, using forensic and industry experts, and seeking specialist legal advice ensures transparency and protects your financial interests.
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