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Non-Court Dispute Resolution in 2026: Is Mediation Now Compulsory in Family Law?

Non-Court Dispute Resolution in 2026: Is Mediation Now Compulsory in Family Law?

1 September 2026
Matthew Booth
Is non-court dispute resolution compulsory in family law? Not formally, but the position is now close to it. Since 29 April 2…
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Encouraging wealthy investors back to the UK – Robert Brodrick and Kathryn Bradbury for FT Adviser

Encouraging wealthy investors back to the UK – Robert Brodrick and Kathryn Bradbury for FT Adviser

28 August 2026
Robert Brodrick, Kathryn Bradbury
Robert Brodrick, Partner and Kathryn Bradbury, Managing Partner explore the importance of maintaining the UK’s attractiveness…
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EPC Reform: The Direction of Travel is Finally Becoming Clear

EPC Reform: The Direction of Travel is Finally Becoming Clear

28 August 2026
Alexander Blain, Caleb Bester
For much of the past decade, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) have o…
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People reviewing and signing a legal document relating to a deed of variation and inheritance

Deeds of Variation: Redirecting an Inheritance and the Two-Year Deadline

27 August 2026
Flora Hussey 
What is a deed of variation, and how long do you have to make one? A deed of variation is a document by which a beneficiary r…
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Woman with box of belongings after constructive dismissal

What is constructive dismissal? A complete guide

27 August 2026
James Townsend
What is constructive dismissal? Constructive dismissal is when you resign because your employer has committed a serious, fund…
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APP fraud: recovery against financial institutions

27 August 2026
Victor Lui, Lucas Moore, Francesca Sargent
When the reimbursement scheme runs out, what can a corporate or high-value victim actually sue for? When can you recover APP…
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2025
Shortlisted: Contentious Trusts & Estates Team of the Year CHAMBERS HNW AWARDS
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2024
Winner: Family Law Team of the Year CHAMBERS HNW AWARDS
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Leading Firm THE LEGAL 500 UK
Leading Firm CHAMBERS UK
Top Tier Family Law Firm EPRIVATECLIENT
Top Tier Law Firm EPRIVATECLIENT
2023
Leading Firm Legal 500 UK
Leading Firm CHAMBERS HNW
Leading Firm Chambers UK
Shortlisted: Family Law Team of the Year CHAMBERS HNW AWARDS
Shortlisted: Contentious Trusts & Estates Team of the Year CHAMBERS HNW AWARDS
Top Tier Law Firm Eprivateclient
Top Tier Family Law Firm Eprivateclient
2022
Leading Firm CHAMBERS HNW
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Leading Firm CHAMBERS UK
Top Tier Law Firm Eprivateclient
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2021
Top Tier Family Law Firm EPRIVATECLIENT
Top Tier Law Firm EPRIVATECLIENT
Leading Firm CHAMBERS UK
Leading Firm CHAMBERS HNW
Leading Firm Legal 500 UK