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.

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.

However, 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.

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.

For anyone purchasing a property, the presence of restrictive covenants can be problematic.

Settlement agreements usually arise in the context of a claim that could potentially be made by an employee against an employer.

It is often assumed that probate won’t be required where the deceased has left a Will but the reality is that what determines whether or not probate is necessary is the assets themselves and not the presence of a Will.

Becoming a landlord can be lucrative and satisfying. However, many landlords still assume that they have little to do other than collect the rent and this can create problems.