4/17/2025 9:52:52 AM How can an individual who lacks mental capacity sign a tenancy agreement? By Puja Desai Mr X is 20 years old, has learning disabilities and lives with his mum and dad. Soon, he will be moving into a supported living...
4/16/2025 2:17:31 PM Court of Protection Trustee Applications - What are they and when are they needed? By Puja Desai Mrs B and Mrs C set up a business together, letting out property. Unfortunately, they disagreed on the ownership of the properties. Court...
4/11/2025 2:58:49 PM Lasting Powers of Attorney and the importance of planning for the future By Douglas Houghton This recent BBC article tells the story of an elderly man, John Wilcox, who was cut off from his wife and family by his granddaughter,...
3/14/2025 9:59:57 AM How do we learn from clinical negligence? By Sarah Owen When clients approach me about a possible clinical negligence claim, a consistent question that they ask is ‘what will change?’ when it...
3/12/2025 2:45:50 PM Administrative oversights can have significant impact of patient health By Christopher Frankling A recent BBC article has highlighted issues for over 5,000 patients who did not receive routine screening letters from the NHS, for a...
3/3/2025 4:10:26 PM Who is Mr Hyde? Explaining who your beneficiaries are when you make a will By Nikhil Handa This weekend I finally found the time to watch the BBC’s recent film of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and I was pleasantly surprised to learn...
2/17/2025 9:31:03 AM 20 years in family law: Advancing solutions through resolution and arbitration By Chris Lloyd-Smith I have been a family solicitor now for just over 20 years. In that time I have seen many changes in family law and the way we, as...
2/6/2025 12:16:54 PM Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week: 3 - 9 February 2025 By Nicola Woods Stacey Barnard Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2025 This week is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week. People often feel the need...
1/28/2025 11:04:20 AM Child-inclusive mediation and the court’s approach to the voice of the child in Birmingham By Kelly Brown Separation can be a confusing and upsetting time for a child especially if they don’t feel their views will be taken into account. It...
1/27/2025 1:02:12 PM The writing is on the wall… isn’t it? By Hannah Bollard There is an underperforming employee. They have been given lots of support and offers of training over the years. You’ve given them...
1/27/2025 12:44:32 PM Mediation and other non-court dispute resolution options By Kelly Brown The purpose of non-court dispute resolution is for individuals to reach a resolution away from the court arena. There are a number of...
1/24/2025 9:35:43 AM The Ministry of Justice has announced an extension to the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme By Kelly Brown It has been announced that the Minister responsible for family justice has confirmed the family mediation voucher scheme will be...