23 April 2025

1 min read

AI prompts

AI prompts are transforming the way legal documents are drafted. When crafted with technical precision, prompts can greatly enhance the utility and credibility of AI-generated content, especially when the AI relies exclusively on data contained in client matters, without incorporating outside sources. Read more...

Business & Corporate Commercial Property +13

07 April 2025

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The first steps in opening a matter

As the first steps when opening a matter are so important, we have reviewed this section of our commentaries. Read more…

Business & Corporate Commercial Property +13

05 February 2025

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Horizon scanning for 2025

As we enter 2025, the Looking to the Future publication has been updated to assist practitioners with changes anticipated in the next 12 months.

Business & Corporate Commercial Property +11

01 November 2024

1 min read

Autumn Budget 2024

While the Autumn budget delivered this week by the first female Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, was arguably a step forward for feminism, it was more notable for the significant changes to tax. Read more…

Business & Corporate Conveyancing & Property +2

01 October 2024

2 min read

Case Summary - Banks V Goodfellow (1870) LR 5 QB 549

The landmark decision that established the test for testamentary capacity.

Estates Wills & Lifetime Planning

20 September 2024

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How Do You Apply For A Standard Grant Of Representation?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at how to apply for a standard grant of representation. Read more...

Estates

20 September 2024

2 min read

Who Inherits If Someone Dies Without A Will?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at who inherits if someone dies without a will. Read more...

Estates Wills & Lifetime Planning

13 September 2024

1 min read

What Is A Discretionary Trust?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at discretionary trusts. Read more...

Business & Corporate Estates +1

13 September 2024

1 min read

What Is A Will Trust?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at will trusts. Read more...

Estates Wills & Lifetime Planning

11 September 2024

1 min read

New Summary Of The Process Section Introduced

There is a newly added section in our commentaries, offering a streamlined summary of the key steps legal practitioners follow throughout the legal process. Read more…

Business & Corporate Commercial Property +11

06 September 2024

1 min read

What Are The Legal Requirements For Signing A Will?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at the legal requirements for signing a will. Read more...

Estates Wills & Lifetime Planning

06 September 2024

1 min read

What Is A Trust?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at trusts. Read more...

Business & Corporate Estates +1

30 August 2024

2 min read

How Do You Remove A Caveat?

Part of our series of common legal questions and their answers, we look at removing a caveat. Read more...

Estates Wills & Lifetime Planning

26 July 2024

1 min read

Plain Language Drafting

The By Lawyers unique writing style and strong commitment to plain language drafting benefit practitioners. Read more…

Business & Corporate Commercial Property +11

25 June 2024

1 min read

Looking To The Future – UK General Election 2024 Manifesto Pledges Added

Practitioners now benefit from a section of the Looking to the Future commentary that has a breakdown of the relevant pledges from the manifesto documents of the main political parties. Read more…

Business & Corporate Commercial Property +11