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In the recent 1975 Act case Howe v Howe, an estranged adult child claimant was awarded £125,000 from her late father’s £1.4m estate,...

As civil litigators we frequently deal with business-related claims involving dishonesty. These fall broadly into two categories – those...

The inherent intricacies involved in creating valid and enforceable security – navigating creation, perfection and priority – together...

 The end of April saw the announcement of a major shake-up to the Valuation Office Agency. The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James...

The UK government has published a new voluntary code entitled: Software Security Code of Practice - GOV.UK. The Software Security Code of...

What does the future hold for the UK as a global disputes hub? What new tools are emerging to combat fraud in the digital age? How can...

Yet another cautionary tale has emerged of AI misuse in legal proceedings. The potential of generative AI tools in litigation is widely...

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted an opinion on the European Commission’s proposal to extend the validity of the UK...

The long-awaited Law Commission report on reform to the law relating to wills has recommended significant and (mostly) welcome changes...

Arbitration is an alternative to litigation before a national court as a means of resolving disputes. It involves a neutral third party...

Dr Craig Wright: The litigant claiming to be Bitcoin’s creator Australian Computer Scientist, Dr Craig Wright, is no stranger to the...

Stevens & Bolton is proud to have been named Firm of the Year at the Legal Cheek Awards 2025, recognising the firm’s commitment to...