A recent Supreme Court ruling leaves working Brits abroad on tenterhooks, says Charles Pigott
How can a divorcing couple’s reasonable needs be informed
by pre-marital property? Catherine Costley investigates
Are courts ignoring “get tough” policy considerations in favour of justice where fraud is suspected, asks David Sawtell
Nick Knapman considers an appeal court decision on acquiring registered land by adverse possession
Is the Party Wall Act a statutory damp squib? Michelle Stevens-Hoare & Alexander Bastin investigate
Carl Calvert tackles the good, the bad & the indifferent
Can alternative business structures revolutionise the wills & probate world? Daniel Curran investigates
The Court of Appeal revisits the rule in Hastings-Bass. Philippa James & Stuart Pickford report
A director’s guarantee is a useful option where a security for costs application is likely to be rejected, says George Woods
Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences v Albert Court Residents’ Association and others; Albert Court Residents’ Association and others v Westminster City Council [2011] EWCA Civ 430, [2011] All ER (D) 118 (Apr)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments
