This year, the Supreme Court ruled that heterosexual couple Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan had the same right to a civil partnership as a same-sex couple did.

The end date of a commercial lease always requires advance preparation from a landlord. Whether the goal is to remove the tenant or to continue the relationship, either in its current or a new format, it’s important to ensure decisions are made well in advance of the date itself.

Upwards of 1.5 million families in the UK are now discovering that bank drafted Wills are not as good a deal as they may once have seemed to be.

Pre-nuptial agreements are often regarded as unromantic and so many people refuse to sign them before a wedding takes place. Often this leads to regret – which is why the post-nuptial agreement is worth considering.

Debt recovery is always a challenge, whether you’re a large business with extensive legal resources or a startup. However, although not pleasant, debt recovery is essential, as commercial debts that are left unattended can cripple any business.

Emma Edwards has been promoted to Partner at Lancaster and Preston based law firm BSG Solicitors.

An overage payment is part of property law and commonly used to create an obligation on a buyer to pay a further amount in the future.

Whether you’re buying as part of a couple, or with a relative or friend, there are some essential steps that you’ll need to take in order to protect your interest.

Settlement agreements usually arise in the context of a claim that could potentially be made by an employee against an employer. They are often used if an employment relationship is being brought to an end or where there is a dispute that needs to be settled for an ongoing relationship to continue.

For anyone purchasing a property, the presence of restrictive covenants can be problematic. They can potentially affect the use of the land after the purchase has been completed, which is why it’s so important to be able to identify and understand them up front.