During divorce proceedings, the courts in England and Wales consider the financial situation of both parties. They do this based on several principles. The three key principles are needs, compensation and sharing. Many family cases have shown that when a couple separates, they often share what they earned during their marriage. The starting point on divorce is equality (being 50/50), but there are many factors that might change this.

For some months now, all in the residential property industry have been working on the basis that the Renters' Rights Bill would have received Royal Assent by the time MPs packed their suncream and beach reads and headed off on their summer holidays.

This year, Tozers secured a landmark £35 million settlement for a child who sustained severe brain damage after medical staff failed to administer antibiotics in time, despite clear signs of a Group B Strep (GBS) infection in her mother.

Yesterday saw an important update on the Employment Rights Bill (ERB) when the Government published a document setting out its roadmap to implementing the changes set out in the ERB.

The Supreme Court has refused Aldi permission to appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision that it infringed Thatchers Cider Company (Thatchers) trade mark. This brings a decisive end to Thatchers’ successful legal battle against a supermarket lookalike.

The number of short-term lettings in England and Wales has increased vastly in recent years. The development and growth of the ‘sharing economy’ and the ease of use of ‘peer-to-peer’ accommodation websites (of which there are several that are very well known) can be a real temptation for property owners to dip their toes into the short-term and holiday let market.

In May 2025, the Family Justice Council released updated guidance regarding covert recordings. The guidance defines these as “any recordings made without the express knowledge and permission of the people being recorded whether by video or audio”. Whilst they can be an invaluable source of evidence in the Family Court, such recordings can also have harmful consequences. There has been much debate in the Courts as to what extent the recordings can and should be used, particularly in line with GDPR and data protection laws.

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), is all but mandatory for parties involved in a commercial dispute. Cost penalties can be imposed by the Court on those who refuse to participate. Taking early advice on the issue is key.

Tozers have built an excellent reputation for representing parents and others in Court proceedings or in pre-proceedings brought by Social Services. Tozers have one of the largest local teams dedicated to working on cases relating to children.

Shared ownership has become an essential route to homeownership, particularly for those unable to afford full-market-value properties. The new Shared Ownership Code sets out requirements for landlords, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with the scheme.

During World Heart Rhythm Week 2025, it is a timely opportunity to raise awareness about the critical importance of diagnosing and managing heart rhythm disorders.

In April 2025, the Housing Ombudsman released its latest severe maladministration report, highlighting significant failures across multiple landlords.