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Standish v Standish The Case The Supreme Court decision concerning the classification of high-value asset transfers during marriage. Background: Mr Standish brought £57 million into the marriage from a successful financial career. In 2017, he transferred £77 million to Mrs Standish’s sole name, intending she would place it in trust for their two children. Shortly […]

The Rise in LiPs The Rise of Litigants in Person More and more people in England are going to court without a lawyer. These individuals, called litigants in person (LiPs), are representing themselves in court, often because they can’t afford legal fees or don’t qualify for legal aid. It’s a growing trend, and it’s changing […]