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Being an executor is an important responsibility, but you do not have to manage the process alone. The role can feel daunting, especially while...
Ask any experienced corporate lawyer what document they wish their clients had in place before they needed it, and the answer is almost always...
Why show jumping contracts need careful legal protection The world of show jumping combines sport, business and high-value livestock. However, contracts are often put...
Many people reach their 50s before they look closely at their retirement plans. By then they may have several pensions, a mix of savings...
An Individual Voluntary Arrangement, or IVA, is a formal agreement between someone who owes money and a group of people or companies to whom...
Fast growing businesses move quickly. They hire new staff, win new sales, build new products, buy other businesses and grow into new markets, often...
Managing legal risks in bloodstock investments Bloodstock is an asset class where the value of what you own can change overnight. Injury, illness, a...
At Tees, we advise businesses and individuals involved in disputes about whether a signature on a contract or other legal document is genuine. A...
A forthcoming inquest in Preston is set to shine a further spotlight on inconsistencies surrounding out-of-hours stroke care. Renewed attention is being drawn to...
That’s not my signature At Tees, we often advise clients where the validity of a will or the authenticity of a signature is disputed....
The Building Safety Levy (“Levy”) comes into force on 1 October 2026. It is a new charge on major residential developments in England, collected...
The rapid growth of sponsored content on social media has made it necessary for the French legislator to step in and provide a legal...
For many women, retirement planning is about more than building a pension. It’s about maintaining independence, managing changing financial needs, and making informed decisions...
The recent dispute surrounding the estate of country music legend Dolly Parton has highlighted an uncomfortable truth: even the most carefully planned estates can...
Retirement is a good time to review your finances, including any life assurance and critical illness cover you have. The right level of protection...
New figures highlighted by the BBC show a significant rise in clinical negligence claims relating to A&E care in England. The BBC’s analysis of...
A review into the care provided by suspended paediatric orthopaedic surgeon Ms Kuldeep Stohr at Addenbrooke’s Hospital has identified harm in hundreds of patients....
Good records do more than protect an employer when something goes wrong. They improve decisions, create consistency and give employees a fair understanding of...
Unfortunately, disputes between neighbours over trees often arise. Whilst trees can enhance the appearance of a property, they can also cause practical and legal...
Can your parents disinherit you? In England and Wales, a parent can generally leave their estate to whoever they choose. However, there are circumstances...
For many people approaching retirement, the realisation that their pension pot won’t stretch as far as they’d hoped comes later than it should. Additional...
Buying a leasehold property comes with financial obligations that freeholders rarely have and two of the most misunderstood are ground rent and service charge....
Most farming businesses accept they need to plan. Cropping decisions are reviewed seasonally, machinery is replaced over time, and business strategies evolve in response...
Deciding to sell a business built up over the years might be a difficult decision for a seller to make. However, there are circumstances...
The Land Registry was formed in 1862, but the registration of land and property was initially voluntary. The Land Registration Act 1925 introduced compulsory...
Avoiding one difficult conversation can create a much bigger problem. Poor performance rarely affects only the individual concerned: it changes workloads, standards and trust...
If your child is about to start a new school, its important to know their allergies will be understood and handled appropriately. We know...
What is the SFI26 and what does it seek to achieve? The Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 scheme (SFI26) seeks to promote sustainable land management...
With a busy work schedule, it might seem better, quicker, easier, to skirt around a performance issue with an employee. Broad, general comments, perhaps...
When did the changes to Agricultural Property Relief come into effect? From Monday 6 April 2026. Is 100% relief still available for qualifying agricultural...
The government is introducing significant changes to the Trust Registration Service. The aim of these changes is to improve transparency, whilst reducing unnecessary administration...
If you’re thinking about buying a property in Cambridge, it’s important to get to know the local area. Although the same conveyancing laws apply...
A well-written probation clause will not manage performance for you. With ordinary unfair dismissal rights scheduled to arise after six months’ service from 1...
The Supreme Court has, for the first time, confirmed the test for determining whether a director has breached their duty to act in good...
For many of us, the summer months are a natural pause point. A chance to step back from the day-to-day and take stock of...
Valeriy Ernestovich Drelle v Servis-Terminal LLC (In Liquidation in the Russian Federation) Before the Supreme Court ruling in Drelle v Servis-Terminal LLC, practitioners relied...
Term time holidays Some parents have long argued that in order to afford a holiday for their family, it is necessary for them to...
Making your money work harder: the foundations of effective wealth management As wealth management specialists, we’re often asked a version of the same question:...
Diagnosing sarcoma can be particularly challenging due to the rarity and diversity of these cancers. The process often requires specialist imaging, pathology expertise, and...
The law regulating the use and ownership of firearms has tightened considerably over the past ten years, following a serious of high-profile incidents. Firearms...
Sarcoma Awareness Month: Understanding a rare form of cancer and the importance of early recognition
Each July, the medical community highlights one of the most misunderstood cancers. Despite affecting thousands annually, nearly nine out of ten people cannot identify...
What businesses need to know about money laundering and how Directors can be at risk personally if you don’t have the correct procedures in...
In most residential conveyancing transactions, the buyer will not expect to take up occupation of the property they are buying until the legal completion...
Aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency that needs urgent diagnosis and treatment, yet is still often misdiagnosed. It is often missed in younger...
If you have purchased a ‘faulty’ horse it is important to act without delay to avoid losing or reducing the available remedies. You can...
Sometimes consolidating pensions before retirement can make sense, but it is not automatically the best option. It depends on the type of pensions, charges,...
Donna Ockenden’s investigation into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust represents a watershed moment in understanding tragic systemic healthcare failures in maternity care across England....
The UK government has unveiled major reforms to overhaul the homebuying process. Centred on digitalisation, upfront information and stronger industry regulation, these changes will...
