Articles

Even though PAG1 and W v H [2020] EWFC B10 stress the importance of treating a case on its own facts, somehow a view developed that pensions should inevitably be divided to achieve equality of income in all ‘needs’ cases.

Luke Nelson reviews the PAG reports, how they help to demystify pensions issues and act as an incredibly useful reference guide for busy practitioners.

Mariya Peykova has written an in-depth analysis on the case of 'DSG Retail Limited v Information Commissioner [2026] EWCA Civ 140', which shows the scope of the duty imposed on data controllers protect personal data in their possession and control by taking appropriate technical and organisational measures.

Davinia Riley reviews Reid-Roberts v Mei-Lin [2026] EWHC 49 (Ch), a case that highlights the impact of bankruptcy on financial remedy proceedings and considers what is accepted as a 'signature' in the digital age.

Davinia includes a useful checklist for practitioners to avert disaster.

In MA v WK [2025] EWFC 499, the Family Court refused applications seeking declarations that marriages were valid where the parties had undergone Islamic Nikkah ceremonies in England that did not comply with the formalities of the Marriage Act 1949.

Nathalie Bull acted for the third respondent.

Ben Amunwa has written an in-depth analysis on the case of R (PZP) v HS Academy Trust and another [2026] EWHC 489 (Admin), offering practitioners guidance into the key points to take away from this judgment.

Dr Zhen Ye writes on the recent Court of Appeal case ‘LLC Eurochem North-West-2 v Tecnimont S.P.A and another’.

Following her recent attendance of the Dublin medico-legal conference, Emma McIlveen reflects on the unique legal and ethical minefields that the new perk of egg freezing can create for businesses who offer it to their employees.

Daniel Brown reviews Lamb v Teva UK Ltd [2026] EAT 8 and the EAT’s useful reminder that the question of whether a dismissal was fair or unfair cannot be answered by working through a procedural checklist: in every case, the reason for dismissal and the procedure followed must be viewed broadly and together.

3PB’s property and commercial law barrister Jack Webb writes a detailed guide to s.21 of the Housing Act 1988, offering key guidance to practitioners on how it may be used before the 30 April deadline.

Sarah Clarke considers the EAT's judgment in Dada v The Scottish Ministers [2026] EAT 13 and the emphasis placed on tribunals to not stick slavishly to the section 33 Limitation Act factors when considering whether to extend time under s123 EQA.

Liz Adams provides an in-depth analysis of the Law Commission’s first major review of disabled children’s social care over three decades.

Liz examines key areas of legal significance and outlines the proposals that may have the most immediate and noticeable impact for families and local authorities, followed by a consideration of the steps that wll turn the report into meaningful reform.

Liz's article was published in the Family Law Journal's February edition and is available to read via a LexisNexis subscription.

In Milrine v DHL Services Ltd [2026] EAT 31, the EAT considers the impact of a flawed appeal process in circumstances where the dismissal might otherwise be considered to be fair.

Alex Leonhardt reviews the case.