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A recent housing case highlights the importance of landlords strictly complying with statutory requirements before seeking possession of a property under Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 . In this matter, a tenant successfully defended a...

A recent case highlights how individuals subjected to defamatory statements on social media may be able to secure swift removal of harmful content by taking appropriate legal steps. The matter involved a woman who became the target of false and damaging...

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided important clarification on when an employer’s duty to carry out collective redundancy consultation arises under Section 188 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 . The...

Service Update Please note that Willett & Co Solicitors no longer offer family law services . If you require assistance with divorce, financial remedy proceedings or pre-nuptial agreements , we recommend that you seek advice from a specialist...

The Court of Appeal has upheld an award of £1 million in damages to two investors who were misled into investing in a company by false representations made by a director. The decision serves as a clear warning to company directors and businesses...

Individuals in England and Wales enjoy a wide degree of freedom when deciding how to distribute their estates. As a result, relatives who are disappointed by the terms of a will face a high legal threshold when attempting to challenge its validity. In a...

The Upper Tribunal (UT) has granted a company limited permission to appeal against a First-tier Tribunal (FTT) decision that denied Corporation Tax deductions on interest paid under a substantial intra-group loan. The ruling highlights the importance of...

The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has ruled that an Income Tax repayment due to a taxpayer who died during a tax year forms part of their estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes . The decision provides important clarification for executors and personal...

The government has confirmed new rates for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) and a range of statutory parental leave payments , which will come into force on 6 April 2026 . The increases are intended to reflect rising living costs and will have practical...

The government has published updated guidance on property boundary issues , offering clarity on a topic that frequently causes disputes between neighbours in England and Wales. The guidance is particularly relevant to homeowners, landlords and property...