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Harrowells expands corporate team in growth strategy

Matt Rowley
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Harrowells has extended its corporate and commercial team with the appointment of solicitor, Sophia Bell. Sophia Bell, who gained a first-class degree in Law and Management at University of Leeds and a distinction on the Legal Practice Course at...

Farming focus is now on transition phase of withdrawal from EU

Paul Burkinshaw
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After all the furore in Parliament last year about leaving the EU and how this issue has since been overtaken in the media by the coronavirus pandemic, some people could be excused for thinking that our departure from the EU is complete. In fact we are now...

The benefits of a proper Partnership Agreement for farmers

Matt Rowley
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The British farming industry has proven its clout during the Covid-19 pandemic, not only as a producer of quality food, but also as a resilient, forward thinking sector which contributes significantly to the British economy.  As farmers, in these...

Those I trust will automatically be able to oversee my care. Right? Wrong

Ed Ryder
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A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone of your choice to look after your affairs if you lack the capacity to do so. Medical, care and financial institutions have all tightened up their procedures in recent years and often require evidence...

What options can employers consider as an alternative to redundancy?

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Redundancies normally occur as a result of a business needing to cut costs or restructure existing roles. However, before deciding whether or not to dismiss an employee on the grounds of redundancy, there are other ways that a business could reduce its costs...

How are the value of future pensions taken into account on divorce?

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The current financial uncertainty stemming from Covid-19 needs to be considered carefully by couples who are currently going through a divorce or are thinking about starting the process. It is important that you do not overlook pension assets because they...

Does my property and money automatically pass to my nearest and dearest?

Ed Ryder
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A common assumption is that the law automatically ensures someone’s property and money passes, upon their death, to their ‘nearest and dearest’. There are legal rules in place to deal with situations where no will exists, known as the...

The No Fault Divorce Bill and the shift away from the 'blame game'

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As the No Fault Divorce Bill has now passed the final stage and is expected to be implemented in Autumn 2021, it has subsequently brought with it a lot of curiosity from people who are questioning the extent of the impact this change in the law will have...

Changing solicitors during the course of a personal injury claim

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Individuals contemplating any legal action or transaction think carefully about the solicitor that they are going to approach to deal with the matter. Most then remain happy with their choice of legal advisor and indeed may go back to instruct that solicitor...

Can I take my child on holiday if the other parent objects?

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This question has always existed but has been exacerbated by the travel restrictions and anxiety brought on by Covid-19. The law is actually very straightforward.  If you have a residence or ‘lives with’ Court Order than you can usually...

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