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wills-and-probate

William Shakespeare And A Lesson In Will Drafting: ‘All’s Well That Ends With A Will’

William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in history, passed away on April 23, 1616 (also his birthday). While his literary legacy continues to captivate audiences worldwide, his Last Will…

April 23, 2025

Mohan Dhadli

Opinion

housing-and-property
property-disputes

Update on Building Safety: Court Holds Parent Company Accountable for Defects

In a notable judgment under the Building Safety Act 2022, the High Court has ruled that developers cannot escape liability for construction defects by using intricate corporate structures. In the…

April 22, 2025

Reema Chugh

Opinion

housing-and-property

Returning Tenancy Deposits By Cheque- Considerations For Tenants And Landlords

Tenancy Deposit Protection: The Background Landlords often take deposits from their tenants in the hope that this will discourage tenants from causing any damage to properties and motivate them to…

April 16, 2025

Gregory Horne

Opinion

property-disputes

Big Win For RTM Companies: Court Allows Lease Change To Recover Unpaid Service Charges

A recent court case could make life a lot easier for Right to Manage (RTM) companies trying to recover unpaid service charges from uncooperative flat owners. The case, 56 Westbourne…

April 9, 2025

Reema Chugh

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

asbestos
asbestos-related-disease
mesothelioma

Global Asbestos Awareness Week: Another Year, Same Danger…

Global Asbestos Awareness Week, 1-7 April 2025 Global Asbestos Awareness Week, first introduced by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organisation (ADAO) in 2005, takes please during the first week of April…

April 1, 2025

Isobel Lovett

Opinion

personal-injury
rehabilitation
serious-injury

Understanding the Rehabilitation Code in Personal Injury Claims

When an individual sustains injuries due to an accident, securing compensation is only part of the recovery process. Ensuring proper rehabilitation is equally crucial. The Rehabilitation Code 2015 plays a…

March 28, 2025

Denise Doherty

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

amputation
personal-injury

The Limbless Association: Lunch and Learn, Hertfordshire – Desperately Seeking an Accessible Venue

Myself and the members of the personal injury team here at Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors are members of the Limbless Association’s Legal Panel. We are honoured to be able…

March 26, 2025

Anne Sanders

Opinion

brain-injury
celebral-palsy
medical-negligence

Unlocking the Best Care for Your Child with Cerebral Palsy – Questions Every Parent Should Ask

Cerebral palsy (CP) presents unique challenges, and as a parent, you want the very best for your child. The right medical, therapeutic, and support systems can dramatically improve their quality…

March 25, 2025

Geoffrey Simpson-Scott

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

brain-injury
cerebral-palsy
medical-negligence

Understanding and Navigating Cerebral Palsy: From Diagnosis to Legal Support

Cerebral Palsy is a permanent neurological condition which affects normal movement, muscle tone, balance and co-ordination. In the UK, it is estimated that 1 in 400 children are born with...

March 12, 2025

Geoffrey Simpson-Scott

Blog

no-win-no-fee
personal-injury

What Happens At A Medico-Legal Examination

If you are pursuing a personal injury claim and either the defendant has admitted liability or your solicitor is confident that your claim will succeed, then it is likely that…

March 11, 2025

Araba Quartey

Blog

court
family-law

Increase To Court Fees – Higher Costs For Divorce And Family Law Applications

In April 2025 there will be a round of fee increases in relation to the HMCTS court fees. The extra funding will help improve service delivery and subsiding the cost…

March 5, 2025

Sarah Norman-Scott

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

divorce
family-law
financial-provision
separation

What Are Pension Sharing Orders And When Are They Ordered By The Court?

A Pension Sharing Order is a legal order made by the Family courts that redistributes a pension between two parties. These orders are made within the financial remedy proceedings that…

March 3, 2025

Lauren Viegas

Hannah Yellop

Opinion

divorce
family-law

Pets in Divorce: Are Courts Finally Considering Their Welfare?

Pets are integral part of family life and as such, disputes about their future living arrangements in the wake of a divorce are often hotly contested. Previously the position in…

February 27, 2025

Rebecca Coates

Opinion

housing-and-property

Renters Rights Bill – What It Means For Tenants

The Renters’ Rights Bill 2024 proposes to enhance tenant rights, promoting a more structured and transparent legal environment for their interaction with landlords in the case of a dispute. Given…

February 21, 2025

Imran Sarfraz

Opinion

inheritance-dispute
inheritance-tax
wills-and-probate

Polyamorous Relationships and Their Impact on Inheritance and Probate

In recent years, polyamorous relationships have become more visible and more publicly understood. Polyamory refers to having a romantic relationship with more than one person. There is no one right…

February 21, 2025

Hannah Yellop

Mohan Dhadli

Opinion

civil-partnership
family-law
prenuptial-and-cohabitation-agreement

How To Formalise Your Relationship Without Getting Married

Many people do not feel comfortable with the idea of marriage, but they still want to formalise their relationship. Vanessa Friend, Head of the Family Team at Hodge Jones &…

February 21, 2025

Vanessa Friend