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- Cohabitation Agreements: Why “We’re Not Married” Is Not a Financial Plan 27th August 2026Author: Cathryn Harper-Tedstone Published: 27/08/2026 The Government is considering major changes to cohabitation rights in England and Wales. But the law has not changed yet. For unmarried couples, choosing not to marry should not mean leaving the financial consequences of separation to chance. A recent Times article, headlined “We chose not to marry. New laws […]Patrick Nwafor
- Separated parents and school choices for 2027: what happens if you cannot agree? 20th August 2026Author: Grace Hallam Date: 20/08/2026 Choosing a school can be difficult for any family, but it can become particularly challenging when parents are separated and have different views about where their child should go. Where both parents have parental responsibility, important decisions about a child’s education should be discussed together before a final choice is […]Patrick Nwafor
- An Explainer Guide to the NEC Secondary X Options Contracts 18th August 2026Author: Matt Taylor Published: 18/08/2026 The New Engineering Contract (NEC) is often promoted as a flexible form of contract, capable of being tailored to even the most demanding and complex projects. Unlike the JCT suite and other standard forms, which generally offer separate documents for different procurement routes and risk allocations, the NEC is built […]Patrick Nwafor
- Co-Parenting During the Summer Holidays: A Family Lawyer’s Guide to Keeping the Peace 17th August 2026Author: Hayley McCormack Date: 17/08/2026 The summer holidays can be an exciting time for families, but for separated parents, agreeing arrangements for children can sometimes bring additional challenges. In this latest article, Hayley McCormack, Partner in our Family team, shares practical advice for navigating co-parenting during the school holidays, from agreeing schedules and travel plans […]Patrick Nwafor
- Construction Retentions: Could Their Days Be Numbered? 13th August 2026Author: Charlotte Allen Date: 13/08/2026 For decades, construction retention clauses have been a standard feature of construction contracts. Whether you are an employer, contractor or subcontractor, the concept of withholding a small percentage of payment until works are completed and defects addressed is familiar territory. However, significant changes may be on the horizon. The Government’s […]Patrick Nwafor
- Wilkes Named as a Supplier on Government Commercial Agency’s RM6374 Legal Services Framework 13th August 2026Date: Thursday 13 August 2026 Independent law firm Wilkes, which operates nationally and internationally from its Midlands headquarters, has been named as a supplier on Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) RM6374 Legal Panel for Public Sector Framework, providing eligible public sector organisations with access to a broad range of specialist legal services through a compliant procurement […]Vee Hlomayi
- Cohabitation Agreements – Protecting Your Future 10th August 2026Author: Grace Hallam Date: Monday, 10th August, 2026. Moving in together is an exciting milestone, but it is also the perfect time to think about protecting your future. Many couples assume that living together gives them the same legal rights as married couples. Unfortunately, this is one of the biggest misconceptions in family law. […]Patrick Nwafor
- Wilkes shortlisted in four categories at the Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 10th August 2026Date: Monday 10 August 2026 Wilkes is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted in four categories at the Insider Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2026, including individual recognition for Senior Partner Gareth O’Hara, in the following categories: Deal of the Year (£10m-£50m) for its work on the sale of Complesso; Deal of the Year (£50m+) […]Vee Hlomayi
- Job adverts and salary information 6th August 2026Author: Sarah Begley Date: Thursday 6 August 2026 Government proposals designed to tackle pay discrimination and strengthen equal pay protections recommend mandatory publication of salary information in job adverts by employers. The plans, set out in a government’s equal pay consultation, would introduce a statutory requirement for employers to disclose pay information during recruitment, the aim being […]Vee Hlomayi
- Consultation on Cohabitation: A Fairer End to Relationships 5th August 2026Author: Ryan Gardner Date: Wednesday 5 August 2026 On 5 June 2026, the Government announced a long-awaited review on the rights of cohabiting couples in the UK launched by Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, David Lammy. It is understood that the consultation will explore significant changes such as automatic inheritance rights for unmarried partners […]Vee Hlomayi