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Significant changes to inheritance tax for business owners: act now before April 2026

What’s changing? From 6 April 2026, the current 100% IHT relief for eligible business property will be capped at £2.5m per person. Any value above

Redundancies and contract changes rise as new employment laws increase employer risk

For many employers, these figures reflect growing uncertainty ahead of the implementation of the Employment Rights Act (ERA). The new legislation is expected to make

50 years of the Inheritance Act 1975: is it time for reform?

At the time, the Act was revolutionary. For the first time, it recognised that surviving spouses – particularly women – deserved a fairer share of

Rising estate values drive hike in contested Wills: what families need to know

As estates grow in value and family arrangements become more complex, more people are willing – and able – to dispute a Will when they

TWM strengthens Commercial Property team with appointment of new Partner

Tanuja brings over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate. She specialises in all aspects of non-contentious commercial property work, including freehold and leasehold

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The underutilised weapon: why Financial Dispute Resolution should be standard in Chancery disputes

While the Family Division routinely uses the Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) model to achieve swift, cost-effective settlements, its Chancery equivalent remains a valuable, yet significantly

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AI and commercial contracts: why a solicitor’s review is still essential

While the technology is impressive, there’s a serious question to consider: can AI fully replace the expertise of a qualified solicitor? The short answer is

TWM Solicitors secures multiple rankings in Chambers UK 2026 guide

TWM is ranked as a leading firm in: Family/Matrimonial Litigation Employment Real Estate Real Estate Litigation Commentary from the Chambers UK 2026 Guide for The

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Employment Rights Bill: what employers need to know

With recent additions increasing the expected cost to UK businesses by another £80m a year, total compliance costs are now forecast to exceed £5bn annually.

The “last straw” need not be so significant after all…

Constructive dismissal claims often hinge on whether a final incident – the so-called “last straw” – justifies an employee’s resignation. A recent EAT decision has