Publications

LexisNexis UK has published Genevieve Screeche-Powell's analysis of R (Luton Landlords & Letting Agents Ltd) v Luton Borough Council [2026] EWCA Civ 35. The case contains a helpful review of the meaning of 'sufficient interest' to bring a judicial review claim.

Much has been and will continue to be written about the Renters Rights Act, the most radical change in residential landlord and tenant law in a generation. But Jonathan Pennington Legh sets out the key dates for landlord and tenant advisers to be aware of

Christopher Stirling has written an analysis of Reid-Roberts & Ors v Mei-Lin & Gudmundson [2026] EWHC 49 (Ch) for Financial Remedies Journal - summarising the key takeaways from the judgment.

Jonathan Cowen and Andrew Burrell consider the courts' approach to appeals against a decision to take a child into care and review related judgments. They highlight key issues for guardians, parents and local authorities to be aware of.

John Critchley has co-written an article for New Law Journal on the evolving interrelationship between assisted dying, public policy and estate administration and the approach of the courts. He and his co-author Alexa Payet of Michelmores LLP  have acted in all the key decisions in this area.

Little has changed for separating cohabitees since Burns v Burns [1984] 2 WLR 852. In an article for Counsel magazine. Christopher argues that law reform is long overdue - government statistics suggest more than 1 in 5 couples living together are not married or in a civil partnership law.