Surrogacy is a complex and sensitive process that entails legal, emotional, and medical considerations for all parties involved. All parties must adhere to every surrogacy law and regulation to ensure a seamless and ethical surrogacy arrangement. In this blog post, we will discuss the potential consequences for the child, intended parents and surrogates. What is…

Legal jargon and procedures around property management and lease agreements might be intimidating at first. The “Irritancy Notice” is an example of one such phrase. Landlords and tenants alike would be well advised to read this notice carefully and familiarise themselves with its contents because of the potential impact it may have on the tenancy….

In family law, how does collaborative practice work? Collaborative law is a constructive method for divorcing or separating couples that avoids the stress and expense of going to court. What is collaborative practice? Each client picks their own collaboratively trained lawyer, and they all meet to hash things out in order to achieve a resolution…

For many, the task of drafting a will remains daunting, particularly for those with intricate family dynamics. Crafting a will involves making pivotal decisions about who should inherit or be excluded from your estate upon your passing. Emotions often run high when considering specific charities, family members, or estranged relatives as potential beneficiaries. Similarly, the…

In a recent clinical negligence case in Scotland, the Court of Session awarded £250,000 to the family of Mrs. Lynette Giblen, highlighting the significance of providing adequate care for patients with complex mental health issues. Background: Care for mental health This case revolves around the tragic death of Mrs. Lynette Giblen, a 30-year-old woman with…

To gain insight into the software preferences of UK law firms, it is crucial to understand the specific needs of these firms and the definition of a UK law firm. In this section, we will explore the unique requirements of UK law firms and delve into the software solutions that cater to their specific demands….

The government acknowledged in 2010 that the National Health Service (NHS) needed to be updated in order to manage the current issues and prevent disasters in the future. The funding, commissioning, and management of social and health care services in England have been modified thanks to the Health and Social Care Act, which was signed…

The Best Law Schools List The most prestigious law schools in the world are not particularly surprising in this year’s rankings, which were just released. The QS World University Rankings 2022 show that Ivy League, Russell Group, and major international law schools reign supreme. For the fifth year in a row, Harvard has defeated Oxbridge to claim the title of top law school in the world.  Cambridge placed third, with Oxford coming in second. The only other UK institution to appear in this year’s top ten, which is dominated by US law schools, is LSE, which came in at number seven Three more UK universities made the top 20 law schools further down the list.  They are King’s College London (15th), Edinburgh University, and UCL (13th) (17th). Queen Mary finished in 26th place overall, ahead of fellow Russell Group competitors Durham (49th), Manchester (58th), Bristol, and Glasgow, who tied for 66th place.  Leeds (90th) and Nottingham (88th) complete the top 100 on the list, which includes 342 law schools. The rankings, which are based on research impact, employer reputation, and academic reputation, cover 51 different subjects.  The results for this year are based on feedback from more than 130,000 academics and close to 70,000 graduate employers worldwide. QS World University Rankings — Top 20 for law: Rank Law schools The overall score (out of 100) 1 Harvard University 99.8 2 University of Oxford 98 3 University of Cambridge 97.5 4 Yale University 93.6 5 Stanford University…

The Best Law Schools List, How Did Yours Do? The rankings for this year, which were just made public, and they do not particularly provide a surprise as the most renowned law schools in the world have not changed. The QS World University Rankings 2022 show that Ivy League, Russell Group, and major international law schools reign supreme. Harvard has beaten Oxbridge to become the top law school in the world for the fifth consecutive year….

Wills are significant papers that need to be kept safe and secure. But there can be situations where the original will cannot be found. Paper and digital versions of a professionally written will typically exist on the file of the lawyer who wrote it. In this blog, we’ll give you legal advice to find out…