A discretionary trust is a trust set up by a person (the Settlor) with the intention of giving the appointed trustees the discretion to decide how to distribute their money or assets to named beneficiaries or an identifiable class of beneficiaries.

The requirement for mandatory qualifications in social housing management in the UK marks a significant shift in the sector, aiming to elevate standards and ensure competence. The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (‘The Social Housing Act 2023’), which requires senior housing executives and managers to have specific qualifications, highlights wider commitments to professionalising the industry to ensure higher service delivery standards to tenants. From an employment law perspective, however, this raises critical issues about inclusivity and practical implementation.

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 provides a means by which a person can challenge the reasonableness of the terms of the will of the deceased or the effect of the intestacy rules.

In a recent BBC article, a coroner ruled that the death of Laura-Jane Seaman on 23 December 2022, was “avoidable and contributed to by neglect” from gross failures by healthcare professionals.

The ICO has provisionally decided to issue a fine to Advanced, an IT software company providing services to the NHS, after it experienced a ransomware hack in August 2022.

The Tozer’s Medical Negligence team act for families affected by stroke and want to raise the importance of the signs and symptoms of strokes across the UK. A stroke happens when the blood supply cannot reach parts of the brain, and rapid medical treatment must be sought, early diagnosis reached, and prompt medical attention is obtained. 

In a recent article from The Guardian, it has been highlighted once again that there is a troubling disparity in maternal healthcare in England, stating that black mothers are twice as likely to have their NHS births investigated compared to their white counterparts.

Navigating trade mark law can be a minefield and there are strict rules about what can and cannot be registered. Trade marks can be registered as word marks, logo marks and/or a combination of both and this insight breaks down what you can register and how Tozers can help you.

The OPG’s annual report states that the average actual clearance time for power of attorney (POA) applications in England and Wales is 76 working days compared with the target of 40.

In this new series of insights, we debunk common data protection misconceptions and explain how Tozers can help your business comply with the regulatory framework.

The King's Speech was delivered at the opening of parliament, following Labour’s landslide victory at the polls.

July is Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness Month and as one of Group B Strep Support’s longest serving legal partners, we are delighted to do what we can to help raise awareness of GBS.