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A taxpayer has successfully argued before the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) that a company’s purchase of shares he owned in it was wholly or mainly for the purpose of benefiting its...

Under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989, an unmarried parent can apply for financial provision for their child from the other parent. The Family Court recently granted a mother’s...

The Upper Tribunal (UT) has allowed a landowner’s appeal against the rejection of his application to be registered as the proprietor of a parcel of land on the basis of...

The High Court has rejected a son’s claim that he was entitled to inherit his father’s farm based on promises his father had made during his lifetime. The son’s claim...

When deciding what is in the best interests of a patient who lacks capacity to make decisions about their care, the courts will take into account any wishes and feelings...

From 1 December 2025, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection limit is increasing from £85,000 to £120,000. If you hold deposits or savings with a UK-authorised bank,...

From January this year, new reporting provisions were introduced in family courts in England and Wales, following a successful pilot scheme. The government has published guidance on the new regime...

A homeowner has succeeded in his application for a boundary determination after his neighbours extended their driveway and built a fence in front of his window. The homeowner had...

The High Court has upheld the validity of a codicil to a woman’s will which left the family farm to her two daughters and dismissed claims by her grandsons that...

Taxpayers who are unsure how to deal with any correspondence they receive from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) would be well advised to seek professional assistance, as was demonstrated by...