In the recent case of Greenfields (IOW) Ltd v. Isle of Wight Council & Westridge Village Ltd, the Court of Appeal addressed significant procedural issues concerning the grant of planning permission. The case revolved around the Isle of Wight Council's failure to publish the draft or completed section 106 agreement on its planning register before issuing permission for a large housing development. This omission, contrary to Article 40(3) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, led to a legal challenge by the claimant, who argued that the lack of publication prevented public comment and caused prejudice.

A fiduciary duty is an obligation owed to another person in a fiduciary relationship. This relationship encompasses numerous dynamics – including agents to principals, directors to the company and trustees to the beneficiary of a trust.

In recent weeks M&S, Co-op and Harrods have made the headlines with data breaches. It’s a known fact that cyberattacks are increasing but a common misconception is that organisations will not be responsible for lost/stolen personal data arising from a breach. This insight explains how to be proactive with your data compliance and how our lawyers can help you.

Just as you wouldn't leave your home unlocked, you shouldn't leave your business' intellectual property unprotected. Safeguard your branding, reputation and marketing efforts to prevent unauthorised use and to ensure your hard work is secure.

If you have submitted a planning application and been told by the Local Planning Authority that a Section 106 Agreement will need to be completed before planning permission is granted, you may be wondering what this means. 

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) will soon be implementing six key changes to trade mark, designs and tribunal services following a public consultation in 2023. One of the key changes is in respect of series trade marks and the other is in respect of mediation meetings. This insight explains what the changes are and how they will affect your organisation. 

The Charity Commission’s newly revised guidance on paying trustees, published on 25 April, brings welcome clarity to an area that continues to present considerable regulatory and practical challenges for charities. As a law firm specialising in charity law, trustee payments are a frequent topic of enquiry, and for good reason. While the principle that trustees act in a voluntary capacity remains central to charity law, real-world complexities often mean that charities find themselves asking whether, and how, they can lawfully remunerate a trustee or a connected party.

On 16 April 2025, the UK Supreme Court published its judgement in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers. In this case, the Supreme Court was asked to make a finding on the definition of ‘woman’, ‘sex’, and ‘man’ in the Equality Act 2010.

The recent case of Armstrong v Armstrong considers the issue of detriment in the context of a proprietary estoppel claim.

Today is World Intellectual Property (IP) Day; a day where we celebrate the role and importance of intellectual property in law and in society. It is organised by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) and the topic this year is music.

When the Labour Government announced changes to Inheritance Tax reliefs in October 2024, they introduced significant reforms to Agricultural Relief (AR) and Business Relief (BR)

Limb difference comes in many forms—some visible, some less so. Erb’s Palsy, often resulting in limited function or paralysis of the arm, is one such condition that deserves a place in the broader conversation about limb loss and difference.