Court of Appeal upholds finding that £38m trust was a sham

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The Court of Appeal has endorsed the approach of the High Court to go beyond appearances when analysing finances and making financial remedy orders. In a decision handed down in December, the court heard the appeal of Mario Michael against a final financial remedy order made by the High Court on 1 July 2025, which […]

LawCare supported record numbers in 2025

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In 2025, the legal sector mental health charity LawCare supported 753 people – more than any previous year, including during the pandemic. The charity’s online chat function – which is offered alongside a telephone helpline – also saw an increase in users, up 13% on the previous year. “The need for trusted, accessible and sector-specific […]