MKB LawCast

A new report by the Law Commission outlines proposals to reform the Wills Act 1837, potentially reshaping the legal landscape in England and Wales. Daniel McCracken and Chris Quinn discuss the key recommendations covering electronic wills, the Court's dispensing powers, marriage and will revocation, undue influence and mental capacity.

Intestacy probably isn't a term that many of us are familiar with, but it made headlines recently when Liam Payne's £24 million estate became subject to the rules of intestacy. In this episode, Daniel McCracken and Chris Quinn from our Private Client team discuss what really happens when someone passes without making a will.

Join Bernie McCloskey and Gordon McElroy as they explore the complex topic of lease forfeiture, examining it from both a corporate and litigation perspective. Even if you're not involved in commercial property letting, you'll find this topic more fascinating than you might expect!

Join James Boyd and Gordon McElroy from MKB Law's Corporate team as they explore the complexities of removing a director from a company. In this discussion they share various example scenarios and provide expert insights throughout. Listen on Podbean or search MKB Law on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Emma Smyth and Bernie McCloskey explore the legal liability of landowners for property damage caused by fallen trees, particularly in the aftermath of Storm Eowyn. While many assume that landowners are responsible, liability depends on many factors. They also look at damage caused by encroaching tree roots, particularly if protected by a Tree Preservation Order.

Gordon McElroy and Emma Smyth discuss Section 76 planning agreements. MKB Law’s Commercial Property team represents housing developers across Northern Ireland, where Section 76 requires them to contribute to local infrastructure, green travel initiatives, and, increasingly, social and affordable housing.

Following on from their discussion on shareholder disputes, in this episode Gordon McElroy and Christopher Mason focus on mediation as a form of dispute resolution - an important topic that many might not be familiar with.

Christopher Mason and Gordon McElroy discuss shareholder disputes, exploring key topics like quasi-partnerships, unfair prejudice petitions, ADR and derivative actions. They also touch on current trends including post-Brexit challenges and ESG policies.