Financial remedy is the process which deals with the division of matrimonial finances. From the time the application is issued, there are three court hearings up to and including the Final Hearing. At any point, parties can reach a voluntary agreement and are encouraged to do so. The middle hearing, the Financial Dispute Resolution Hearing (FDR) is where the Judge provides their view on the likely outcome of the case.

In 2024 we reported that the ICO provisionally decided to issue a £6 million fine to Advanced, an IT software company providing services to the NHS, after it experienced a ransomware attack in August 2022.

Throughout April, Limb Loss and Limb Difference UK seeks to raise awareness about limb loss and limb difference to empower those within their community. 

Recent case law has highlighted the importance of trying to settle claims outside of Court before issuing Court proceedings. This point is becoming ever clearer with new powers and precedents being set by the Court.

Ever since the Autumn Budget, Inheritance Tax has been hitting the news due to the government’s planned changes to Agricultural and Business Property Relief – with a backlash from the farming and business communities.

On Amazon, a brand owner can complete a Report Infringement Form to notify Amazon of an alleged infringement. The Report is a straightforward process and requires a brand owner to provide evidence which will usually take the form of a trade mark certificate or a registered design certificate. Any notification of infringement should be taken seriously and seeking legal advice as soon as possible may identify that the brand owner has no actionable intellectual property rights against you. This can easily be overlooked but it is extremely important and this insight sets out how Tozers can help you.

Mr Hewston was an inspector employed by Ofsted with 12 years of continuous service and, up until the events which led to his dismissal, a clean disciplinary record. Mr Hewston brushed rainwater off a student’s head which made the student feel uncomfortable. Following a complaint from the school, an investigation by Ofsted led to Mr Hewston being summarily dismissed.

In most cases, family circumstances and relationships will affect how someone decides to distribute their estate after they die. Relationships may have been particularly strained or individuals may estrange themselves from family members. However, these changes in relationship may not be accounted for in the will.

From April 2025, several employment law changes take effect, some of which are already in force. Employers should take steps to ensure compliance. 

Starting from 6 April, the UK will introduce new statutory rights to neonatal care leave (NCL) and pay (SNCP), providing crucial support to parents of babies requiring neonatal care.

Bowel cancer is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can be difficult to detect in its early stages, which is why it's crucial to seek medical attention as soon as you notice any symptoms. 

A perfect storm is being created. Leasehold ownership is being given an increasingly bad name, with headline-hitting stories about rapidly increasing ground rents and high service charge figures making many prospective owners wary of investing in a leasehold property. But high-rise living shows no sign of diminishing, particularly in more urban areas, where development space is at a premium. Many looking to get a foot on the housing ladder or to relocate have no choice other than to hope their dream home does not turn into a nightmare. But the Government thinks it has the answer.