This Practice Note examines how a partnership may be brought to an end by its dissolution otherwise than by the court procedure. This Practice Note discusses partnerships formed under the Partnership Act 1890 (PA 1890) governed by English law as distinct from limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships and partnerships formed under the PA 1890 and governed by Scottish law. A partnership can be brought to its end by: • dissolution (see Practice Note: Ending a partnership—what is dissolution?), or • insolvency In relation to the dissolution of a partnership by order of the court, see Practice Note: Ending a partnership—dissolution by the court. Ways that a partnership may be dissolved otherwise than by the court A partnership may be dissolved in any of the following ways, all of which are detailed below. The dissolution of a partnership in any of the following ways is almost always a general dissolution, as opposed to a technical dissolution (see Practice Note: Ending a partnership—what is dissolution?): • dissolution by notice • dissolution by expiry

This Practice Note discusses how the business and affairs of a partnership are dealt with after a solvent general dissolution (not a technical dissolution). It does not cover how they are dealt with on its insolvency. For information on partnership insolvency, see: General partnerships and insolvency—overview. This Practice Note covers partnerships formed under the Partnership Act 1890 (PA 1890) governed by English law, as distinct from limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships and partnerships governed by Scottish law. A partnership can be brought to an end by its: • dissolution (see Practice Note: Ending a partnership—what is dissolution?), or • insolvency (see: General partnerships and insolvency—overview) For the other ways in which a partnership may be dissolved, see Practice Notes:Ending a partnership—dissolution by the court and Ending a partnership—dissolution otherwise than by the court. Consequences of a general dissolution On a general dissolution, every partner is entitled as against the other partners in the partnership and all persons claiming through them in respect of their interests as partners to have the partnership wound up, meaning they

This Practice Note discusses how to dissolve a partnership formed under the Partnership Act 1890 (PA 1890). It considers both technical dissolution and general dissolution. A partnership formed under the PA 1890 can be brought to end by its: • dissolution, or • insolvency What is dissolution? There is no statutory definition of ‘dissolution’ in relation to a partnership but it is the term used to refer to the end of a partnership. However, even if the dissolution of a partnership takes place: • the partners in that partnership (or some of them) may continue to work together in a new partnership that takes over the business of the dissolved partnership, or • the authority of each partner to bind the partnership, and the other rights and obligations of the partners, may continue as far as may be necessary to wind up the affairs of the dissolved partnership (see Practice Note: Ending a general partnership—solvent winding-up). However, the consequences of the dissolution of a partnership depend on what category of dissolution has occurred

A limited partnership can be brought to an end by its: • dissolution, or • insolvency (see Practice Note: Ending a limited partnership—what is dissolution?) This Practice Note examines how a limited partnership, including a private fund limited partnership (PFLP) may be brought to an end by its dissolution, where that dissolution is by order of the court. Much of the law relating to partnerships pursuant to the Partnership Act 1890 (PA 1890) is applicable to limited partnerships and is referred to throughout this note. For other ways in which a limited partnership may be dissolved, see Practice Note: Ending a limited partnership—dissolution otherwise than by the court. With effect from 6 April 2017, the Limited Partnerships Act 1907 (LPA 1907) was amended by the Legislative Reform (Private Fund Limited Partnerships) Order 2017 (LRO), SI 2017/514. The LRO was first published in January 2017 by HM Treasury together with an accompanying explanatory document. The LRO was published further to a government consultation which commenced in July 2015 and concluded in October 2015

This Practice Note discusses limited partnerships (as defined) formed under the Limited Partnerships Act 1907 (LPA 1907) and governed by English law, as distinct from general partnerships formed under the Partnership Act 1890 (PA 1890), limited liability partnerships and partnerships governed by Scottish law. A limited partnership can be brought to its end by: • dissolution (see Practice Note: Ending a limited partnership—what is dissolution?), or • insolvency This Practice Note examines how a limited partnership may be brought to an end by its dissolution, where that dissolution is not ordered by the court. In relation to the dissolution of a partnership by order of the court, see Practice Note: Ending a limited partnership—dissolution by the court. With effect from 6 April 2017, LPA 1907 was amended by the Legislative Reform (Private Fund Limited Partnerships) Order 2017, SI 2017/514 (LRO). A draft of the LRO was first published in January 2017 by HM Treasury together with an accompanying explanatory document. The LRO was published further to a government consultation which

This Practice Note discusses limited partnerships formed under the Limited Partnerships Act 1907 (LPA 1907) and governed by English law, as distinct from general partnerships formed under the Partnership Act 1890 (PA 1890), limited liability partnerships and partnerships governed by Scottish law. With effect from 6 April 2017, LPA 1907 was amended by the Legislative Reform (Private Fund Limited Partnerships) Order 2017, SI 2017/514 (LRO). A draft of the LRO was first published in January 2017 by HM Treasury together with an accompanying explanatory document. The LRO was published further to a government consultation which commenced in July 2015 and concluded in October 2015 on proposed changes to UK limited partnership legislation to make such partnerships more effective vehicles for private equity and venture capital investments. These changes which were implemented by the LRO apply only to those limited partnerships which are designated as private fund limited partnerships (PFLPs). This Practice Note reflects therefore the provisions of LPA 1907 as amended by the LRO in respect of the inclusion of PFLPs in the English limited partnership

A limited partnership formed under the Limited Partnerships Act 1907 (LPA 1907) can be brought to an end by its: • dissolution, or • insolvency A great deal of the same law that applies to general partnerships pursuant to the Partnership Act 1890 (PA 1890) and case law also applies to limited partnerships and is referred to throughout this note. This Practice Note explains what ‘dissolution’ means in relation to a limited partnership. With effect from 6 April 2017, LPA 1907 was amended by the Legislative Reform (Private Fund Limited Partnerships) Order 2017, SI 2017/514 (LRO). A draft of the LRO was first published in January 2017 by HM Treasury together with an accompanying explanatory document. The LRO was published further to a government consultation which commenced in July 2015 and concluded in October 2015 on proposed changes to UK limited partnership legislation to make such partnerships more effective vehicles for private equity and venture capital investments. These changes which were implemented by the LRO apply only to those limited partnerships which are

This is an example of a guide which can be sent to a client. It is intended to provide general information about how a private sector assured tenancy in England can be brought to an end, following changes made by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. From 1 May 2026, assured shorthold tenancies in the private rented sector were abolished and all existing assured shorthold tenancies and fixed term assured tenancies became assured periodic tenancies. Private sector landlords in England can no longer use the section 21 ‘no-fault’ notice procedure and must instead use the section 8 possession procedure if they wish to regain possession. How can a tenant end the tenancy? From 1 May 2026, the main way for a tenant to end an assured tenancy is by giving a notice to quit. The tenant must usually give at least two months' notice to the landlord. A shorter period can be given if the landlord has agreed to this in writing or if the tenancy agreement contains a clause allowing a shorter period of notice to be given.

a document that amends an insurance policy, for example to impose an exclusion, vary the sum or property insured, or to extent the policy period.

This Practice Note addresses issues that often arise when drafting and negotiating endorsement agreements in England and Wales. In a typical endorsement agreement, an advertiser will engage a public figure to promote the advertiser’s products or services. The promotion could encompass a wide array of activities, including TV ads, print ads, public appearances, and posts on social media. What is an ‘endorser’? An endorser is an individual, typically a public figure such as a celebrity, athlete, or subject matter expert, who formally lends their name, image, persona, or reputation to a product, service or brand as part of a commercial arrangement. Endorsers are engaged to enhance brand visibility, credibility, and consumer trust by publicly aligning themselves with a product, either through direct promotion or association. They may appear in traditional advertising channels (such as television, print, out-of-home, and digital media), act as brand ambassadors, or participate in events, PR campaigns and product launches. Endorsers typically appear in brand-owned content or controlled marketing environments. This differentiates them from influencers who primarily operate via their own social media platforms and

Regular premium savings plans are constructed as an endowment assurance. The accumulated investments are payable on a fixed date (the ‘maturity date’), or in the event of death, the higher of the accumulated investments or the sum assured are payable.

Before 1 October 2007, when the Mental Capacity Act 2005 came into force causing Lasting Power of Attorneys to replace Enduring Power of Attorneys, people could obtain an Enduring Power of Attorney to enable a trusted person to act for them if they could no longer manage their finances.