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On 10 October 2018, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in Lee v Ashers Baking Company, better known as the ‘gay cake’ case. The case concerned the refusal by a bakery business with devout Christian values, Ashers, to ice a cake for a gay customer, Mr Lee, with the phrase ‘Support Gay Marriage’. Among other questions, the Court sought to answer whether this refusal...

TWM is pleased to announce our Employment team has been enhanced by the incorporation of specialist employment practice, Wilcox & Co, within the firm with effect from 3 September 2018.

Anthony Wilcox (pictured), proprietor of Wilcox & Co, has many years’ experience in the employment law field. He has particular expertise...

The Prime Minister has announced that civil partnerships will be made available to heterosexual couples, following a Supreme Court judgment earlier this year that there was unlawful discrimination in the current regime.

What is a civil partnership?

Civil partnerships have been available to same sex couples since December 2005. At a time when same sex couples were unable to marry, civil...

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are important legal documents that dictate who can make decisions on your behalf relating to finances & property, or health & welfare, in the event you no longer have mental capacity to make those decisions. You can choose who your Attorneys are to make decisions for you and give them relevant instructions or preferences as to how they carry out those...

We are often asked about the situation of expatriates who have purchased a property in Spain with a view to retiring to Spain, or are already living in Spain but still own assets in the UK.

The EU Succession Regulation (650/2012) came into force on 17 August 2015, under which Spanish successions are governed by the law of the last residence of the deceased, unless they made a Will opting for...

In our specialist Contentious Trusts and Probate team, we are often approached by clients who have concerns that a recently deceased loved one may have been pressurised into making their Will. Is this grounds for challenging the validity of a Will? In short, perhaps - but it is not straightforward.

A legal challenge as to the validity of a Will on the basis of excessive pressure by a third...

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We are delighted to announce that our Private Client team has been shortlisted for awards this year.

In the Surrey Law Society Awards 2018, Madeleine Gooding has been nominated in the Rising Star of the Year category, and Sue Crosby for a Client Care Award, which is great recognition for Sue as she often goes the extra mile for her clients. The Surrey Law Society Awards will be announced on 20...

We are pleased to announce and congratulate the following promotions, with effect from 1 August 2018.

To Partner: Caroline Keeley

To Managing Associate: Ashley Colin, David Powell and Megan Milano

To Senior Associate: Simon Burdett-Dixon and Stuart Downey

To Associate: Emily Young and Madeleine Gooding

To Solicitor: Fiona Buckland, Jonny Forrest and Nichola Gordon-Jones

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In March, the High Court considered the existing law relating to negative opinions in employer references in Hincks v Sense Network. 

An obligation to give a reference?

Though it is uncommon for an employer to be unwilling to give any reference at all, there is no obligation at law to provide ex-employees with a reference. Giving a reference is not compulsory unless an obligation to give...