Having Doubts About The Divorce? Here Is What You Need to Know

It is incredibly common for people going through a divorce to experience moments of uncertainty. If you are having doubts about the divorce, you’re not alone. Even those who felt confident at the start can suddenly find themselves asking, What am I doing? Should I stay? Am I making a mistake? As a divorce attorney …

Business groups urge Tory peers to stop blocking Labour’s workers’ rights bill | Employment law

Britain’s biggest business groups have urged Conservative peers to stop blocking Labour’s landmark workers’ rights bill in the House of Lords to avoid throwing away a compromise deal reached with trade unions. With the clock ticking before Christmas, six of the country’s biggest employers’ groups warned that failure to pass the legislation before parliament rises …

Divorce lawyer shares tell-tale sign a married couple won’t last & it’s all to do with the size of their wedding

A DIVORCE lawyer has revealed the huge tell-tale high a married couple won’t last, and it’s obvious before they even say ‘I do’. Appearing on a recent episode of the Human Talk podcast Lawyer James S. Sexton shared some of his thoughts on the matter. According to the pro, a flashy wedding can sound alarm …

Damages-Based Agreements (DBAs) in Civil Litigation: “Islands of legality in a sea of illegality”

The High Court’s decision in Reeves v Frain & McKinnon [2025] EWHC 2311 (KB) offers important clarification on the enforceability of Damages-Based Agreements (DBAs) in probate litigation. This case highlights the continued relevance of champerty, the need for strict compliance with the DBA Regulations 2013, and the risks of relying on DBAs in civil litigation. …

How To Stop Thinking About Your Ex With Someone Else

There are countless difficult aspects of ending a relationship and/or getting divorced. One of the big issues I hear from people—no matter if they wanted the divorce or their spouse left them, is fear of how they will feel if and when their ex starts dating someone else. Picturing him or her in another romantic …

Public appetite for corporate accountability surges as class action awareness reaches new high

  Public support for class actions has reached a five-year high, with Portland’s latest report showin… Public support for class actions has reached a five-year high, with Portland’s latest report showing rising demand for corporate accountability, stronger ESG litigation and greater transparency from litigation funders. Public awareness of class actions in the UK has reached …

Public Sector High Court Litigation in 2025: Key trends so far

Tom Whittaker provides insights on trends in public sector litigation for the first half of 2025, including why local authorities are bringing fewer claims. Earlier this year we published Navigating Public Sector High Court Litigation in England and Wales, an in-depth report looking at public sector litigation trends in partnership with Solomonic, examining over 8,000 …