When a child inherits money following the death of a parent, many families assume the surviving parent will automatically control the funds until the child turns 18. But how different is reality?

At this year’s Switalskis MCA Conference, Jonathan Bellamy of St John’s Buildings delivered his carefully considered thoughts on the judgment and the developments we have seen in the months following.

The length of a marriage is an important factor when the court considers financial arrangements following divorce. Although there is no rigid classification, the courts generally distinguish between short, medium and long marriages when assessing financial settlements.

Advances in digital forensic technology are transforming the way sexual abuse cases are being investigated. These developments are enabling the police to uncover evidence, identify offenders and allow the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to proceed to criminal trial and secure justice for survivors in circumstances where this may previously have been far more difficult.

On Wednesday 21st October 2026, our Court of Protection team hosted the annual Mental Capacity Act Conference. At the event, Christine Hutchinson discussed her experiences acting as a professional personal welfare deputy from a learning disability nurse’s perspective.

For many years, when we have spoken about child sexual exploitation and grooming, we have often talked about physical places. But technology is changing the way perpetrators can reach children, even at home.

At the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Annual Review Conference, Natalia Perrett and Emily Reed of Park Square Barristers delivered a thought provoking session on Assessing Capacity: The Role of Fact-Finding and the Relevance of Coercion and Control.

Road traffic accidents involving a heavy goods vehicle can be life changing. Because of their size and weight, an HGV accident often results in severe injuries, and you could be entitled to claim significant compensation if an accident occurred that wasn't your fault.