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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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....