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How Long Does Probate Take? UK Guide 2026
How Long Does Probate Take? UK Probate Timeline for 2026 When someone dies, dealing with their estate can involve far
September 10, 2026
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How Long Does Conveyancing Take? UK Guide 2026
How Long Does Conveyancing Take? UK Timeline for 2026 Buying or selling a property is exciting, but once an offer
September 10, 2026
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Immigration Law
Past mistakes do not forever bind public authorities
Navigating the intersection of immigration status and higher education funding requires flawless compliance, as administrative gaps can abruptly halt professional ambitions.
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The
September 7, 2026
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Private Client
Case marks the advent of a clear test for the capacity to marry
Navigating the legal definition of capacity to marry in the Court of Protection (CoP) involves balancing historical jurisprudence against modern social realities, ensuring that protective frameworks
September 7, 2026
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Property Law
When private property rights clash with development plans
Balancing a property owner’s desire to redevelop land with neighbours’ rights under restrictive covenants requires a careful evaluation of practical benefits, cooperative management structures, and
September 7, 2026
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Immigration Law
Navigating the legal minefield of emergency border restrictions
A recent High Court judgement has delivered a critical assessment of an emergency immigration measure that imposed a blanket ban on student visa applications from specific countries.
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The
September 3, 2026
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Private Client
When irreconcilable family conflict leads to the removal of executors
The High Court heard a bitterly contested probate dispute concerning adult siblings who had failed to cooperate in winding up their late mother’s estate.
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The estate became the subject of
September 3, 2026
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Property Law
Restrictive covenants are impermanent
A recent tribunal ruling has provided critical clarity on when historic restrictive covenants can be modified to permit residential development.
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The dispute centred upon a parcel of land
September 3, 2026
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Immigration Law
When unreported family ties conflict with immigration appeal limits
The Court of Appeal (CoA) recently examined how statutory procedural rules govern new personal relationships that arise long after an initial immigration refusal.
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The litigation arose
August 24, 2026
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Private Client
Perfectly forged signatures invalidate wills
A High Court judgement examines how a contested will, executed on Christmas Eve, was successfully challenged in court due to fatal flaws in its witnessing and execution.
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An estranged
August 24, 2026
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Property Law
Can your landlord force you to pay into a building reserve fund?
This judgement examined whether a residential landlord can lawfully collect reserve fund contributions from leaseholders when no such provision exists within the original lease
August 24, 2026
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Immigration Law
Proving dependency in adult reunification
When adult relatives seek reunification across international borders, the legal threshold for establishing protected family life is tangible dependency rather than ordinary emotional affection. This
August 17, 2026
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