Posted by the Family Law team on 22nd May 2019
Lawyers are not oracles, but the Law Society of England and Wales has undertaken extensive research into the possible impact of our leaving the European Union. We are advised that, generally, under a no-deal Brexit (where are we at with this today,...
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Posted by the Dispute Resolution team on 15th May 2019
As a regular commuter to work on 2 wheels, I have noticed that I often see driving habits in a different light when on a bike rather than in the comfort of my car. It takes a lot to get me worked up in a car, but even I have found how it seems to...
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Posted by the Private Client team on 15th April 2019
I have just finished reading two tutorial type books about the family and how we can all make things just a little better for one another, even through difficult times, by essentially being less critical and simply kinder to those closest to us. The...
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Posted by the Property team on 15th April 2019
The possible impact of Brexit on leases Brexit seems to be all we hear about these days, no matter what field you work in. There is still so much uncertainty but certain topics have already been brought before the courts. One question that has...
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Posted by the Private Client team on 4th February 2019
“Probate” is an often mis-used term. It is often used to describe the process of administering an estate, from start to finish. In fact, a “Grant of Probate” is a document produced by the Court that proves the Executor has the legal...
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Posted by the Private Client team on 25th January 2019
Sadly, the Christmas period is historically a time for pre-existing family problems to boil over and culminate in further disputes and crisis. The wrangles with the in-laws as to which is truly the “best festive film ever” can, on a very minor...
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Posted by the Property team on 25th September 2018
On Thursday, 20 September 2018, the Law Commission published its long-awaited consultation report on proposed changes to the regimes whereby leaseholders can either purchase their freehold or extend their leases. As the consultation was branded...
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Posted by the Dispute Resolution team on 24th August 2018
Burki v Seventy Thirty Ltd; Seventy Thirty Ltd v Burki EWHC 2151 (QB) Ask most new couples how they met these days and the answer you mostly get is, “we met online”. Internet dating apps are worth £11.7 billion in the UK and account for...
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Posted by the Private Client team on 1st February 2018
According to probate documents, Lady Lucan, the wife of Lord Lucan who vanished 40 years ago after murdering the family nanny, cut her children out of her Will because they lacked “good manners”. She left her entire estate to the homeless...
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Posted by the Property team on 30th October 2017
Many a portfolio Landlord directly or via their managing agents, insurance brokers or professional advisers will have block insurance policies in place. Why not? There any many benefits. Administratively, it may help with that rogue property...
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