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New Court of Protection Capacity Assessment Form
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New Court of Protection Capacity Assessment Form

Posted on 15th August 2023 in Probate & Wills

The Court of Protection has announced a new mental capacity assessment form (COP3) which should be used as part of applications to the Court.
Emma McAdam

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Emma McAdam

Solicitor
What Are Your Rights if You Cohabit With Your Partner?
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What Are Your Rights if You Cohabit With Your Partner?

Posted on 10th August 2023 in Family Law

Unmarried couples are not afforded the same protection in law as married couples who are getting divorced, however there are steps cohabiting couples can take to protect their interests.
Bea Taylor

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Bea Taylor

Solicitor
The ‘Right to Rent’ Ramps Up
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The ‘Right to Rent’ Ramps Up

Posted on 09th August 2023 in Dispute Resolution

For many residential landlords, ensuring compliance with the right to rent provisions may have slipped down the list of priorities.
Joanne Young

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Joanne Young

Senior Associate & Solicitor
Revised Pitch Fee Review Form and Introduction of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for Reviewing Pitch Fees in England
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Revised Pitch Fee Review Form and Introduction of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) for Reviewing Pitch Fees in England

Posted on 01st August 2023 in Parks

A pitch fee, also known as a site fee, is the amount that a homeowner is required by the agreement to pay to the park owner for the right to station a mobile home on a pitch and for use of the common area of the park and its maintenance.
Leah Skelley

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Leah Skelley

Solicitor
What is Biodiversity Net Gain and how to achieve it?
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What is Biodiversity Net Gain and how to achieve it?

Posted on 31st July 2023 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Planning and Licensing

Biodiversity Net Gain (“BNG”) in the context of planning and development is the principle that development of land should leave the natural environment of those sites in a measurably better state than they were prior to the development taking place.
Recent developments in the prevention and treatment of Group B Strep infection
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Recent developments in the prevention and treatment of Group B Strep infection

Posted on 24th July 2023 in Medical Negligence

In the final week of Group B Strep Awareness Month 2023 , Associate & Solicitor Kate Stone looks at the recent developments in the prevention and treatment of Group B Strep infection.
Kate Stone

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Kate Stone

Associate & Solicitor
Statutory Legacy Sum Set to Be Raised Later This Month
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Statutory Legacy Sum Set to Be Raised Later This Month

Posted on 20th July 2023 in Probate & Wills

According to the UK Government, a new Statutory Legacy of £322,000 has been set through a Statutory Instrument. This fixed net sum will come into effect on 26th July 2023.
Sasha Brennan

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Sasha Brennan

Solicitor
Hybrid Working: Is There Now a Legal Right to Work From Home?
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Hybrid Working: Is There Now a Legal Right to Work From Home?

Posted on 18th July 2023 in Employment

The concept of working from home has gained significant traction in recent years, especially with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stephen Jennings

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Stephen Jennings

Partner and Solicitor
Q&A with GBSS Trustee Stuart Bramley
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Q&A with GBSS Trustee Stuart Bramley

Posted on 17th July 2023 in Medical Negligence

In the third week of Group B Strep Awareness Month 2023 we hear from Trustee of Group B Strep Support, Stuart Bramley, about his experience as a trustee.
Helena Campbell

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Helena Campbell

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive
Nutrient Neutrality Rules and the Implications for Planning Decisions
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Nutrient Neutrality Rules and the Implications for Planning Decisions

Posted on 13th July 2023 in Planning and Licensing

On 30th June the High Court handed down its judgment dismissing the claim brought by developer, CG Fry Limited, challenging a planning inspector’s refusal to discharge conditions because an appropriate assessment under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (“The Habitats Regulations”) had not been carried out. 
Capacity issues and Divorce
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Capacity issues and Divorce

Posted on 13th July 2023 in Family Law

People are living longer and as a result in the number of older couples divorcing is increasing. The trend of older couples divorcing is giving rise to capacity issues within the legal system.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor
Divorce in Later Life
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Divorce in Later Life

Posted on 11th July 2023 in Family Law

Improved quality of life and life expectancy has increased the number of couples divorcing in later life, particularly over age 65, often referred to as “silver separators”.
Aimee Aspinall

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Aimee Aspinall

Senior Associate & Solicitor