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Early in my legal career, back in Scotland, I was sent off to a far-flung farm on a case that was to turn a tad testy.

For many people a gift by Will (also known as a legacy) from a relative or friend can be very significant – both personally and financially.

There’s something quite special about farming families, particularly those whose relationship with the land is first and foremost a love, rather than business, affair.

In February the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 (CCLA) was enacted which has repealed a number of commercial statutes and consolidate them in the CCLA. It came into force on 1 September 2017.

You’ve probably heard the expression “buyer beware” when it comes to trading property, but what’s not so well understood is that a seller can still carry significant liability.

The use of drones is no longer limited to government agencies, technical gurus or the super wealthy. The market has been flooded with drones that are reasonably priced and are easy to use.

Becoming an Airbnb host sounds like the perfect way to fund some overseas travel for yourself and rent out your home while you are away.

It’s three years since the much-publicised Family Court reforms were introduced – and the changes are still taking some families by surprise.