In the Press
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Hudson v Hathway has clarified that an email signature is sufficient for a party to transfer their beneficial ownership in a property, highlighting the implications of email correspondence between parties over important legal matters.
Emma Preece, Senior Associate, summaries the case for Property Week.
Read the full article in Property Week here.
Conway v Conway: Proprietary Estoppel, Family Promises and the Limits of Informality
Maddie Dunn
Insights
Joe Edwards and Laura Bushaway write for Property Week on changes to possession actions
Joe Edwards
In the Press
New statutory guidance on the Modern Slavery Act 2015 for supply chains
Kerry Stares
Insights
The UK Supreme Court to consider whether adoption orders can be set-aside on the basis of welfare grounds
Michael Wells-Greco
Quick Reads
Autumn Budget 2025: Extension of Schedule A1 Inheritance Tax “look‑through” to UK agricultural property
Sarah Wray
Insights
Freezing Orders: how are they enforced around the world? England and Wales perspective
Caroline Greenwell
Insights
The Financial Times quotes Miranda Fisher on the rise in arbitration for divorces in England and Wales
Miranda Fisher
In the Press
Succession Planning in Family Investment Companies: What Should Families Consider?
Mary Perham
Quick Reads
Family Investment Companies: family values, succession and wealth stewardship
Edward Robinson
Quick Reads
Through the looking glass - transparency in the family courts (reprised).
Charlotte Posnansky
Quick Reads
Marcus Yorke-Long comments in Spears on the mediation of family wealth disputes
Marcus Yorke-Long
In the Press
The Results are in: AI on the Front Line of Alcohol Advertising Regulation
Evie O'Connor
Quick Reads
Payment Practices - the latest developments on reporting and late payments
Willemijn Paul
Insights
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – practical impact since implementation
Chiara Muston
Insights