Latest News
Overview of Mental Health Practice Direction amendments
Following amendments to the Mental Health Practice Directions, this article explores the recent amendments and summarises the recent Amended Pilot Practice Direction, which was extended on the 14th September 2020 and is to remain in place until the 18th March 2021. However, this could be revoked at any time, if...Read more
Informed Consent: The Medico-Legal Minefield
The GMC’s new “Decision Making and Consent Guidance” (link here) is due to come into force on 9th November. It is intended to support doctors in helping patients to make shared medical decisions which are right for them and builds upon the legal doctrine of informed consent introduced by the...Read more
Exploring Lasting Powers of Attorney
Our Zoe Campton has drafted a useful guide to the uses and benefits of Lasting Powers of Attorney; crucial lifetime documents which allow somebody to assist you in managing your financial assets and voicing your opinions regarding your health and welfare.
Is the ‘blame game’ finally being removed from divorce?
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill has now reached the end of its parliamentary journey and is set to be implemented in English law in Autumn 2021. This legislation will allow couples to apply for a divorce without placing blame on the other party, drawing an end to the often...Read more
Stamp Duty Holiday Overview
A lot of people have asked us to provide more information about the current Stamp Duty Land Tax situation and how the Stamp Duty holiday will affect them. Our Anthony Chan has drawn up a guide for home buyers, setting out all of the information and implications in a clear...Read more
