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October 8, 2026

S&B Activate Conference 2026 - Enabling growth in a changing world

The annual S&B Activate Conference brings together senior in-house lawyers for a day of forward-looking legal insight, market...
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September 30, 2026

Knowledge and Approval: Lessons for Will drafters from Elliott v Bateson

The recent High Court decision in Elliott v Bateson provides an important reminder to Will drafters that any fundamental departure from a...
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August 4, 2026

Probate and estate administration: helping families navigate difficult times

Acting as an executor or administrator of an estate can be a significant responsibility, particularly at what is often an already...
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June 29, 2026

Probate Registry application fee jumps 75%

Some probate practitioners may question the government’s justification for increasing the probate application fee from £300 to £526 - a...
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June 23, 2026

Looking ahead: people, families, and the evolving world of private wealth disputes

One of the things I enjoy most about working in private wealth disputes is the opportunity to help guide people through some of the most...
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June 10, 2026

SDLT - what might we get in its place?

Interesting findings from the cross-party committee looking into Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Unsurprisingly, the overall take away is...
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June 9, 2026

Forfeiture and assisted dying: practical risks for private client advisers

As private client advisers, we are increasingly asked to support families navigating complex and sensitive end-of-life decisions. What is...
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June 4, 2026

Private client advisory in a changing world: joining the conversation in Paris

I’m looking forward to speaking at the 3rd Annual Private Client Advisory and Litigation Forum in Paris this June, hosted by...
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