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From garage to unicorn – Employment law lessons for scaling tech teams
Catherine Bourne
9 April 2025
Challenging capacity in will disputes
Much of the time, disputes about the validity of a will involve an allegation that the person who made the will (the “testator” or “testatrix”) did not have the required mental capacity to do so. Such allegations often arise in cases where the testator is elderly and is (or is suspected to be) suffering from a progressive mental illness, like Alzheimer’s disease.
3 April 2025
Communication series part 1: Contractual disputes in the digital age
The digital age has significantly transformed communication, making it faster than ever before. However, the widespread use of instant and disappearing messages, social media comments or direct messaging, and even emojis has blurred the lines of what constitutes a legally binding agreement. While many still believe a contract is only enforceable when formally signed—either physically or electronically— that is not the case.
28 March 2025
Q&A: Sports Direct’s founder wins data dispute in the High Court
In Ashley v HMRC [2025] EWHC 134 (KB), Mike Ashley brought a claim against HMRC arising from an alleged breach of his data protection rights following the making of a tax closure notice. His claim succeeded, but how did he get there?
27 March 2025
Summary of Spring Statement
On 26 March 2025, in the Spring Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer set out her continued plans to raise money without raising taxes. The aim is to raise over £1billion in additional tax revenue by 2029-30.
26 March 2025
Cross practice insights part 5: Can private wealth disputes be kept private?
In recent years, there has been a push towards increased open justice in the English courts. Estate disputes are on the rise and often ventilate highly personal details of the parties involved. The media is interested in these stories, especially when they involve high profile individuals.
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