Texts, WhatsApp messages and emails are increasingly used in UK courts, but their value depends on relevance, authenticity and proper preservation. Screenshots alone may not be enough; courts prefer full conversations with metadata. For advice on using digital communications effectively in family, employment, or civil disputes, contact Eddison Cogan Lawyers today.

For startups and small businesses, legal issues are rarely front-of-mind. Many founders assume that professional legal advice is either unnecessary or unaffordable, relying instead on online templates, DIY contracts, or informal agreements. While this may seem like a cost- saving measure, the reality is that these shortcuts can create significant financial and operational risks.

When someone dies without a will in England or Wales, their estate is divided according to "the rules of intestacy". These rules are rigid and often do not reflect the way people actually live their lives. For instance, if you live with a long-term partner but are not married or in a civil partnership, that partner has no automatic entitlement to your estate. Stepchildren also inherit nothing unless you specifically include them in your will.

Shareholder Rights and Influence under the UK Companies Act 2006 The Companies Act 2006 grants shareholders in the UK significant powers...

Social Media in being used more frequently in legal cases. Here are some points you need to be aware of when presenting as evidence.

Digital and social media content as evidence for a legal case requires careful attention to detail and adherence to specific guidelines.

Introduction  Corporate governance often involves dealing with three essential legal documents: Shareholders’ Agreements, Director's...