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Press Release: TWM Announces Key Promotions in Private Client Team

TWM Solicitors is pleased to announce the promotions of Laura Walkley to Head of Private Client and Duncan Mitchell-Innes to Deputy Head of Private Client.

Abolition of the two-year rule for leaseholders

This change has come into force as a result of the Leasehold and Reform Act 2024 (LRA2024), which abolished this requirement. The LRA 2024, with

Common defences to terminal dilapidations claims

What is a terminal dilapidations claim? When a lease ends, landlords often make terminal dilapidations claims against tenants, seeking compensation for breaches of lease obligations

The Assisted Dying Bill: Steps you can take under current UK law to shape your future end-of-life care

Whether the Assisted Dying Bill that was recently passed by the House of Commons becomes law or not, there are steps individuals can take to exercise control over their future care. A consultation with a specialist solicitor is a good start if you want to use any of the options outlined below.

Your essential guide to the new Fixed Recoverable Costs regime

What is the FRC? The basic position in claims in England and Wales is that the “loser” pays the costs of the “winner”. That is

The Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 and Cohabitees

In 2021, it was reported there were around 3.6 million cohabiting couples in the UK – an increase of 144% since 1996. But, has the law kept up to date with these societal changes?

New guidance on dealing with allegations of Alienating Behaviour

When a couple separates, sometimes one parent will say that their child doesn’t want to spend time with the other parent, which can lead to

Understanding Will Rectification

When can a Will be rectified? A Will can be rectified when there are errors, ambiguities or omissions that fail to accurately represent the testator’s

Hirachand v Hirachand: What can we expect from the Supreme Court?

On 18 December 2024, the Supreme Court is expected to hand down its decision in the case of Hirachand v Hirachand [2021] EWCA Civ 1498.

Shielding Trustees: Understanding Beddoe Orders and Their Importance in Trust Litigation

In this article, Rebecca Westwood looks at the purpose and process for Beddoe order applications, in relation to contentious trust disputes.

Changes to Companies House identification requirements

Following Royal Assent of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) in October 2023, Companies House is due to introduce new, mandatory identification

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