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dispute-resolution

Paste Now, Regret Later? AI And the Privilege Problem

As AI tools become more widely used, questions arise around whether communications with them are protected by legal professional privilege. Recent decisions in both the US and UK suggest significant...

March 30, 2026

Simran Gupta

Opinion

dispute-resolution
wills-disputes

A Successful Challenge To A Will On Grounds Of Forgery – Khatun V Hasan And Another (2025)

Challenging a will is rarely straightforward, particularly where allegations of forgery or fraud are involved. In Khatun v Hasan and Another (2025), the High Court examined unusual circumstances surrounding a...

March 6, 2026

Chun Wong

Opinion

dispute-resolution
inheritance-dispute
inheritance-tax

The Implications Of Gifting A Property

Gifting a property can seem like an effective way to pass wealth to loved ones, but the legal and tax consequences are often underestimated. From inheritance tax and capital gains...

January 23, 2026

Chun Wong

Opinion

contentious-probate
wills-disputes

The Perils Of Not Having A Properly Drafted Will – Telford V Clark And Others (2025)

The case of Telford v Clark and Others (2025) is a stark reminder of the dangers of poorly drafted wills. With multiple beneficiaries, unclear wording and significant assets at stake,...

January 5, 2026

Chun Wong

Opinion

defamation-and-reputation
dispute-resolution

Libel Law vs. Keyboard Warriors: What You Need to Know Before You Post or Comment

We live in a day and age where social media is the perfect playground for opinions, heated debates and sometimes arguments. However, the line between freedom of speech and defamation...

December 10, 2025

Opinion

contentious-probate
dispute-resolution

Changes under the Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 2025

The Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 2025 introduce important updates for both non-contentious and contentious probate practitioners. Coming into force on 3 November 2025, the amendments impact the process for entering...

November 28, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

dispute-resolution

The Civil Ramifications of Drink Driving – Even Without a Criminal Conviction

Most people associate drink driving with criminal penalties, but even if a prosecution fails or charges are dropped, drivers can still face significant civil consequences. From insurers refusing payouts to...

November 10, 2025

Declan Storrar

Opinion

contentious-probate
dispute-resolution

Funeral Arrangements – Judicial Guidance in Patel V Patel (2025)

Patel v Patel (2025) provides judicial guidance on disputes over funeral arrangements, highlighting the legal rights of personal representatives and factors courts consider.

October 21, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

dispute-resolution
legal-advice

Don’t Let a Bot Be Your Lawyer

“Everything is AI and AI is everything” But is it? Today, the advent of AI is transforming almost every profession and while it has become indispensable in our daily lives,…

September 17, 2025

Simran Gupta

Opinion

dispute-resolution

Responding to a Lark v Nugus request – Addison & Anor v Niaz [2024]

A Larke v Nugus request is usually made if there are concerns surrounding the circumstances in which a will was made and executed. It can be a useful pre-action tool…

September 8, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

contentious-probate

Beneficiary Forfeiting Inheritance For Role In Assisted Dying – Morris V Moris (2024)

Whilst suicide is no longer a crime, the assistance of another’s suicide can give rise to criminal (and other) sanctions. Under section 2 of the Suicide Act 1961: (1) A…

July 16, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

dispute-resolution

What Is Civil Fraud?

Civil fraud is a complex area of law and it can be a challenging situation to be faced with, both as the Claimant or Defendant. When most think of fraud,…

June 20, 2025

Bethany Gerrard

Opinion

dispute-resolution
Wills
wills-disputes

The Importance Of Witnesses To A Will

A will is a very important legal document and must be prepared, executed and witnessed in a certain way to be valid. The requirement is set out in section 9…

June 9, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

contentious-probate
dispute-resolution

How To Fund A Contested Probate Claim

There is a growing trend of people litigating about contentious probate matters which may be fuelled by increasing values of estates (which mainly consist of properties), public awareness due to…

May 2, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

court
dispute-resolution

The Importance of Complying with Court Orders – Contempt of Court

What is Contempt of Court? There are two types of contempt of court; criminal and civil. This blog is focused on civil contempt. Civil contempt is intended to enforce compliance…

April 24, 2025

Hannah Buchalter

Opinion

Revoking a Will by Destruction – Crew v Oakley (2024)

We cannot stress enough the importance of a properly drafted will to ensure your wishes are adhered to after your death. However, it is also important to regularly review your…

April 3, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

dispute-resolution

The Supreme Court Excludes The Doctrine Of Merger From Declaratory Judgments

In a landmark decision handed down in February 2025, the UK Supreme Court in Nasir v Zavarco PLC [2025] UKSC 5 unanimously held that the common law doctrine of merger…

March 28, 2025

Simran Gupta

Opinion

contentious-probate
dispute-resolution

What Happens When A Party In (Potential) Litigation Dies

Litigation – whether potential or actual, can be costly and lengthy but what happens when one of the parties dies? In certain circumstances the court has the power to substitute…

March 14, 2025

Chun Wong

Opinion

dispute-resolution

Service Of Prescribed Documents On Tenants – D’aubigny V Khan & Anor (2025)

As a landlord, there are certain documents (known as prescribed documents) that you have to give to your tenant at certain times to comply with statutory requirements Section 21 (b)…

March 5, 2025

Opinion

dispute-resolution

A Successful Challenge To A Will On The Basis Of Undue Influence – Langley V Qin (2024)

There are various methods of challenging the validity of a Will, one of which is to show that undue influence had been exerted on the deceased. The leading case of…

February 13, 2025

Chun Wong