News and Publications
Contested Wills - a reminder: Rectification is only available for 'clerical errors'
Thursday 5th April 2012A recent High Court case is a cautionary reminder of the limits to which the principle of rectification can be used to remedy 'clerical errors' in a Will. The fact behind the decision in Marley -v- Rawlings were that a husband and wife had prepared mirror Wills, but when it came to the signatures each spouse had mistakenly executed the Will of the other. more...
Opinion piece - Family
Wednesday 4th April 2012It’s a question I have put to clients frequently; suppose you win the Lottery? This is in the context of pointing out the risks of not getting the Court’s approval to financial settlements. This is because the court has the power to reopen agreements that it has not approved and redistribute assets or even income if it perceives a need. more...
Health and safety Budget 2012
Wednesday 4th April 2012In the 2012 Budget, the Government has pledged to "scrap or remove" 84% of health and safety legislation. Some of the most important aspects of this legislation are as follows:- more...
The Court of Appeal passes its first judgment on a Civil Partnership case
Tuesday 3rd April 2012On 29th March 2012, the Court of Appeal handed down its first ever judgment in relation to the dissolution of a Civil Partnership in the case of Lawrence v Gallagher. The importance of this judgment lies in its confirmation that the Court will apply exactly the same principles on the dissolution of a Civil Partnership as it will on divorce. more...
New Partner joins law firm's Corporate and Commercial Team
Monday 2nd April 2012Law firm Ashfords LLP has welcomed new Partner, James Lyons, to join its Corporate and Commercial Team. more...
Brands Bulletin - April 2012
Monday 2nd April 2012Readers may be aware that Nominet (a not-for-profit organisation) has responsibility for allocating and registering internet domain name addresses ending in, ".uk". more...
