Insolvency regulation in the UK is on the cusp of a major transformation. The government has unveiled a forward-looking package of reforms that promises to modernise and adapt the regulatory framework for insolvency practices to…
Widow who was left out of her husband’s will wins in the High Court
The High Court has found in favour of an 83-year-old widow who contested the will of her husband of 66 years, awarding her a share of his estate, valued at more than £1 million. In…
New laws for 2023 you need to be aware of
There are several new and amended laws coming into effect during 2023, some of which came into force on January 1st this year. Though much of the new legislation has been discussed for some time,…
Restrictive covenants ruling: what does it mean for franchise agreements?
Restrictions which seek to regulate a party’s conduct after a contractual agreement comes to an end are often a feature of franchise agreements. They are also commonplace in a wide spectrum of commercial contracts, including…
The differences between copyright, patent and trademark
Copyright, patent and trademark are all different types of intellectual property (IP). The three types of IP are very different, but people often confuse them. A brief description of copyright, patents and trademarks, including a…
No fault divorce finally comes into effect April 2022
The subject of no fault divorce first registered on the political agenda back in 2015, when Conservative MP Richard Bacon presented the House of Commons with the No Fault Divorce Bill. The Government announced in…
We are updating our Privacy policy
Hutchinson Thomas are committed to protecting and safeguarding your personal data. As part of our ongoing commitment, we have updated our Privacy policy to meet the high standards of the new European Data Protection Law,…
Commercial property sector remains bullish before Brexit
Commercial conveyancing within the property sector remains in a positive frame of mind about Brexit, with the majority of business leaders confident about the future when the country leaves the European Union in March 2019….
How to Survive a Divorce
Whether it’s the stress of trying to create the perfect family Christmas or the impetus of a new year, 8 January has become known as Divorce Day as it marks the busiest day in the…
Health and Welfare LPA
When it comes to Lasting Power of Attorneys, it is more common to think about managing someone’s financial affairs rather than their health. Indeed in 2015 there were 134,311 more applications for Property and Financial…