Briefings

After more than a year of sustained protests from the farming community, Labour has reversed course on proposed changes to inheritance tax that would have significantly affected agricultural estates. The decision marks a notable shift in approach following mounting concern from farmers, industry groups, and rural representatives. The original proposals were criticised for placing additional […]

How Italy’s latest forced heirship reforms are transforming inheritance and estate planning Forced heirship has long been a cornerstone of the Italian legal framework. Historically, Italy has enforced particularly strong protections for “forced heirs”, creating a system where family succession rights could override later transactions. In some cases, even buyers who acquired property in good

Key outcomes from the Pathfinder report and their implications for children and families in private law disputes A report published yesterday assessed the Ministry of Justice’s Pathfinder pilot scheme. Launched in 2022, Pathfinder has been trialled in a number of Family Courts across England and Wales. The Pathfinder initiative is designed to improve how children