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Legal 500 - Fantastic results for Harrowells

Peter Mills
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Each year Legal 500 publish a report focused on the quality of advice and nature of work undertaken by leading law firms in the UK, including our own. Legal 500 base their assessment, to a significant extent, on feedback given directly to Legal 500 by our...

What is the difference between an asset or share sale?

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Are you considering selling your business?  One of the first considerations will be how to structure the sale.  You can either sell the shares or the assets of the company.  There are different reasons as to why you may choose an asset or...

Why a well-drafted partnership agreement is essential

Paul Burkinshaw
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A lawyer will always tell you that a well-drafted partnership agreement is essential.  We would, wouldn’t we, it’s a job! The truth is, however, that a well-drafted agreement is essential. It will do little save sit in a drawer; however,...

I've been served with a Non-Molestation Order - what should I do?

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Over the last decade, injunctions made under the Family Law Act have increased by around 50%, as the law related to Domestic Abuse has continued to expand. Obviously, there are many cases in which people need the protection of the Court, and an Order is...

Succession...comes to Yorkshire

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Like me, you might be an avid follower of the epic Sky Atlantic box set ‘Succession’ (no spoilers please – I’m still wading through season 2). For those who haven’t seen the show, the drama features a family who own a...

Do I have permission to take my child abroad?

Charlotte Bowen
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With the school summer holidays fast approaching, it is a good time to consider if you have permission to take your child abroad. The first step to check is if you both have parental responsibility. If you both have parental responsibility, then...

Can we stop our divorce?

Amy Foweather
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Applying for a divorce can be daunting and often clients will voice concerns and doubts about if they are making the right decision. This is all completely understandable and something we regularly talk to clients about this as part of the process. In...

'The Reading of the Will' is a myth created by Hollywood

Philip Nelson
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I was discussing with colleagues the various probate and will myths we have come across over the years.  The one that occurred to us and is most asked about is 'The Reading of the Will' when someone dies. Films always portray the...

Important new tax rules for separating couples

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As Rebecca Laffan reported in April of last year, Capital Gains Tax rules for separating couples are changing.  Following the Spring Budget, we now know that these rules are coming into force in April 2023. What are the new rules? The new rules are...

Some staff continue to work from home. I want them to return to the office. Can I enforce this?

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Some employees in my company have continued to work from home since the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions. I want them to return to the office – can I enforce this? For both employers and employees, there are many benefits of working from home....

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