From protection to predation: the misuse of powers of attorney
Following reports of investigations into power of attorney abuse rising to 28% in the UK, Emily Rowan-Maxwell explains the potential areas of misuse and abuse in relation to powers of attorney, including the red flags to watch out for and how to safeguard against abuse.
BPE fund the 100th defibrillator in Cheltenham!
On 30th April, BPE ESG Committee members Rebecca Pike, Karmen Waldron and Alice Duffy met with Clare Tidal Training Direct Ltd , who created the Public Hearts Defibrillator Campaign 2018. In April 2025, Clare and the team celebrated the fantastic achievement of placing 100 defibrillators around the Gloucestershire area, with a particular focus on the heart of Cheltenham. With 35,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests in the UK every year, having a defibrillator nearby is essential and could save your life.
A concrete deal: Allstone acquires Monster Mix
BPE Solicitors are proud to announce they acted for construction aggregates firm Allstone on a multimillion-pound deal to acquire concrete suppliers, Monster Mix.
New Statutory Entitlements for Neonatal Care: Effective 6 April 2025
Starting on 6 April 2025, the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 will come into effect in the UK, granting statutory entitlements to employees whose newborns require neonatal care.
Copyright infringement: AI and large language models
It is now impossible to ignore the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) as they have transformed, and are continuing to transform, industries at an unprecedented pace. With the fast rate of innovation and adoption of technologies utilising AI and LLMs comes significant challenges, particularly in the realm of intellectual property. This article unlocks some of the key questions surrounding AI and intellectual property rights and, in particular, how copyright law in the United Kingdom can be a useful tool for content creators and owners, should they need to consider protecting and enforcing against potential infringements by AI systems.
HR Focus: Wednesday Working Lunch with BPE and Circle2Success
BPE are proud to be hosting an interactive panel discussion in collaboration with Circle2Success on Wednesday, 26th March at Cheltenham Racecourse.
UK Director Duties under the Companies Act 2006
Under Sections 171 to 177 of the Companies Act 2006, directors owe certain statutory duties to the Company to which they are a director. If you are already a director, or intending to become one, it is critical you are aware of these duties and the potential liabilities if they are breached.
Company Registers: What Would I Want Them For?
Under the Companies Act 2006, it is a legal requirement for the directors of a company to keep and maintain the registers of a company ie. statutory registers, that document essential information about a company’s structure. They are required to be kept at the company’s registered office or at a single alternative inspection location (SAIL address).
Emotional confusion: Is your child being alienated by your ex-partner or is this a normal response?
When children show reluctance to spend time with a parent after a divorce or separation, it is natural to search for explanations. Whilst it may be easy to jump to conclusions about ‘parental alienation’, the reality is likely to be more complex.
Model Articles and Sole Directors: What the judgement of Re KRF Services Means for businesses
A recent judgement in Re KRF Services (UK) Ltd and others (Re KRF Services) has clarified the decision-making powers of a sole director under unamended model articles of association (Model Articles).
What rights do I have as a cohabiting individual?
As marriage rates continue to decline in England and Wales, it is important to recognise that there is currently no legal framework in place recognising the needs of cohabiting couples if their relationship breaks down.
Private Companies: Understanding the Articles of Association
A company’s Articles of Association are one of its most important governing documents – but what are they, and what do they do?
