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Keep up to date with changes in the law, notable cases and examples of how we have helped our clients.

Jammy hearts for justice in Devonshire Square, 23 February

The lawyers at Miles & Partners in Middlesex St, will be rolling up their sleeves and applying their skills to tarts instead of torts on 23 February when they will be hosting a cake stall in Devonshire Square. Proceeds from ...

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15.02.2017

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New year, divorce on the horizon?

The Christmas and New Year period can be a difficult time for many people; it is an opportunity for family and friends to get together, but it can add to the pressures when a marriage is in trouble. For most family ...

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01.01.2017

Tenancy deposit schemes for residential tenancies

Landlords usually require a deposit from a new tenant as security to protect them from the risk that the tenant fails to comply with their obligations under the terms of their tenancy. For example, if a tenant fails to pay ...

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15.12.2016

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Avoiding problems with the Court of Protection

Have you ever thought about what would happen if a loved one lost the ability to make decisions for themselves? What if a relative had a stroke or suffered from dementia? Some people will want their loved ones to make ...

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06.12.2016

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Residential tenants gain right to make energy efficiency improvements

On 1 April 2016 many residential tenants gained the right to ask for their landlord’s consent to make energy efficiency improvements to their rented home, under Part 2 of the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015. ...

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24.11.2016

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Rachel Turner ranked in Chambers and Partners 2017

Rachel Turner, partner and joint head of the Mental Health and Capacity team at Miles & Partners has been ranked in the Chambers and Partners UK 2017 directory. Rachel’s expertise in Court of Protection and particularly health and welfare matters ...

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08.11.2016

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Mother and housing association forced to honour promise to make daughter a secure tenant

If someone promises another person that they will give them an interest in land or property, and the person to whom the promise was made relies on that promise to their detriment, the courts will – if the circumstances justify ...

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26.10.2016

Archers domestic violence plot reveals real harm of LASPO cuts

Archer’s fans have been gripped for months by the domestic abuse plot culminating with Helen’s criminal trial earlier in the month. While listeners were avidly following Helen and Rob’s storyline, the Serious Crime Act 2015 received royal assent on 3 ...

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12.10.2016

Leading city lawyers support World Mental Health Day 2016

Rachel Turner, partner and joint head of mental health law at Miles & Partners in London, explains that World Mental Health Day was initiated by the World Federation Health Organisation and is observed each year to raise awareness of mental ...

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10.10.2016