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Collaborative law and amicable divorce: understanding your options

Divorce does not always need to become a prolonged legal battle. This article explores collaborative law, mediation and other approaches to separation in England and Wales, examining how different legal processes may help reduce unnecessary conflict, cost and emotional strain while still protecting important legal and financial interests.

Family Law

Christopher Eddison-Cogan

May 1410 min read

Morning newspaper on a wooden breakfast table with the headline “Section 21 abolished”, beside a cup of coffee and pastry in soft natural light, illustrating changing landlord and tenancy laws in England.

No-fault evictions have ended: why many landlords are feeling uncertain about what happens next

The end of Section 21 no-fault evictions has created uncertainty for many landlords in England. This article explores the practical pressures, procedural risks and changing legal landscape now affecting residential tenancy disputes and possession issues.

Estate Planning

Abir Divanizadeh

May 78 min read

Middle-aged UK couple placing flowers on a freshly dug grave in a sunny Australian cemetery with gum trees and Sydney Harbour in the background.

UK beneficiary of an Australian estate? What to do next and how to access assets

If a parent or relative has died in Australia and you are dealing with their estate from the UK, the legal and practical steps can feel unclear. This guide explains how cross-border inheritance works, what to expect, and how to begin accessing assets.

Family Law

Christopher Eddison-Cogan

May 56 min read

Business meeting in a Cotswolds florist shop with two women and a man discussing work at a wooden table with laptops, coffee and floral arrangements including roses, daisies and irises.

Legal risks for founders as a business grows: What to address before problems arise

As businesses grow, informal arrangements between founders can come under pressure. This article explores the legal risks that often emerge around ownership, decision-making and financial expectations, and why putting clear structure in place early can help avoid more complex disputes later.

Commercial Law

Christopher Eddison-Cogan

Apr 277 min read

Three construction business partners reviewing plans, with one man excluded from the discussion, illustrating minority shareholder conflict

Excluded from your own company? Minority shareholder rights and remedies in the UK

When minority shareholders are excluded from decisions, information or control, the consequences can be significant. This article explains your rights in the UK, including unfair prejudice claims and practical options for resolving shareholder disputes.

Commercial Law

Faezeh Beheshti

Apr 215 min read

Fountain pen resting on a parchment-coloured last will and testament document

Understanding Will writing costs in the UK

Uncertainty about cost often delays will writing. This article explains what affects the price of a will in England and Wales, when professional advice is worthwhile, and how to keep costs proportionate without creating risk.

Estate Planning

Abir Divanizadeh

Apr 145 min read