Insights and Guidance - Page 3

In my last published article, I addressed the issue of CQC registration and doctors’ practising privileges. If you want to read it, it can be accessed here. This week I address another statutory...

Contentious probate disputes are rising at a pace that is hard to ignore. The number of caveat applications has increased significantly in recent years, reflecting deeper shifts in society, family...

When couples separate, the future of the family home often dominates discussions, it feels very tangible and of course immediate housing needs are important. Often people want to retain the family...

Introduction Recently we were instructed by a doctor who had received a letter from the Care Quality Commission to say it had grounds to suspect that the doctor may have committed an offence and...

One of the most common questions people ask when facing divorce is: What share of the assets will I get? Many expect there to be a set formula or fixed percentage split. In reality, the law works...

When couples separate, one of the most important questions for them is how their financial “needs” will be met in the short and long-term. The term “needs” is repeatedly referred to, but it...

Introduction  On 16 October 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published its consultation on proposed changes to the way it assesses and rates health and social care providers. It is called...

Divorce is not only an emotional separation; it is also a financial one. When two people go their separate ways, questions about money and property quickly come to the surface. Who stays in the...

Having a close friend as a business partner always seems like the best idea, and a lot of the time it is. But you should also consider how each of you want to run the business. Our advice is to...

Summary From short-form conclusions like “accident or misadventure” or “natural causes,” to more detailed narrative conclusions, the findings from an inquest can shape public perception,...