Insights
28th August 2024
The first Bank of England rate cut in four years
At the beginning of August, the Bank of England announced a cut in the base rate of 0.25% from 5.25% to 5% - the first rate cut in…
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23rd August 2024
Why should I mediate?
What is mediation? Mediation is a process for resolving disputes where an impartial intermediary called a mediator helps conflicting parties to talk through their issues, negotiate and come…
Case Study
22nd August 2024
Marcus v Marcus [2024] EWHC 2086 (Ch)
Ellisons recently successfully represented the Defendant, Edward Marcus, in a High Court dispute brought by his brother regarding a complex family trust, holding assets including shares in the…
Insights
21st August 2024
New Renters Rights Bill announced in King’s Speech
The Renters Reform Bill was contained in the Conservative government’s 2019 manifesto. The aim of the proposed Renters Reform Bill was to reform the private rental sector in…
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20th August 2024
Cohabitation Agreements: Are they necessary?
There is a common misconception that couples who chose to live together but remain unmarried have the same rights and protections as a married couple. This is not…
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19th August 2024
Ellisons Litigation Info Drop: Summary Judgment
Summary judgment may end a case early on as a whole or restrict the case to a particular issue. The procedure for summary judgment is set out in…
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15th August 2024
The impact of separation on the Autistic Child
When a couple separates there are many factors to consider for any child(ren). These will include the living arrangements and whether there needs to be any changes to…
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14th August 2024
How to put your best foot forward on career path – Guy Longhurst, Managing Partner
As many students start to prepare for results day, our Managing Partner, Guy Longhurst shares his journey and gives his advice to young people who may not get…
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11th August 2024
Selective Licensing: what you don’t know can hurt you
An owner of a flat has been found liable for failing to have a selective licence, despite being unaware that he was required to do so. A flat…
Insights
9th August 2024
Pre-Nuptial Agreements and International Law
Pre Nuptial Agreements and Post Nuptial Agreements are very popular, particularly when one or both parties has acquired property in their sole name prior to the marriage, or…