On Wednesday, 8th October 2025, our Court of Protection team hosted the annual Mental Capacity Act Conference. This year, marking twenty years since the introduction of the act, we welcomed over 300 professionals from across the country to The Queens Hotel, Leeds.

High-asset divorce cases have the potential to develop into complex financial disputes because a marital estate is rarely straightforward when it contains a large portfolio of assets. The assets involved tend to sit within layered structures, international arrangements or business ownership models that require detailed analysis before a fair division can be reached. These cases demand a level of scrutiny far beyond that applied to the standard divorce process.

Switalskis has made a positive start to the year with the announcement of 11 firmwide promotions, acknowledging the expertise and hard work demonstrated throughout its legal and support departments.

Many people focus on divorce when looking to bring a marriage to an end, but annulment can occasionally be an option in certain exceptional circumstances. Understanding the key differences can help one or both spouses decide whether annulment is an option, particularly when personal circumstances, religious beliefs or the nature of the marriage itself play a part.