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Looking beyond the family home When couples separate, it is entirely understandable that attention often turns first to the family home. Where will everyone live? Can the children remain in...
For many people, a beach hut or chalet is not just a place to store deckchairs and buckets. It is a small slice of the coast, a family meeting point,...
Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning is frequently regarded as something that people intend to deal with “one day”. For many families, that day only comes when there is a health scare,...
Whether you are acquiring your first café, expanding a group of hotels, pubs or visitor attractions, or preparing to sell a successful leisure business, the sector has its own legal...
Planning early, choosing the right route, and keeping family, legal and tax considerations moving in the same direction is key. For many family businesses, an exit strategy can feel like...
Building your own home can be the ultimate dream, promising a bespoke living space tailored to your tastes. However, for those without extensive experience in the construction industry, embarking on...
Thinking about what happens after you die is never easy, but putting it off can leave your family with uncertainty, delay and sometimes outcomes you would never have chosen. If...
Residential property lawyers are, amongst other things, tasked with considering the legal ownership (known as ‘title’) of a property. to ensure it is free from historical, current and future defects....
For many employers, a subject access request can arrive at the worst possible moment: during a grievance, in the middle of disciplinary action, after a dismissal, or when a dispute...
It is increasingly common for people to have connections with more than one country. A person living in East Anglia may own a holiday home in France, Spain or Italy....
Solar panels are no longer an unusual sight on residential properties. With energy prices, environmental concerns and home efficiency all firmly on buyers’ minds, a property with solar panels can...
A practical guide for commercial landlords on why dilapidations disputes arise, how they can be reduced, and when to seek legal advice. Why dilapidations matter Dilapidations are, in simple terms,...
With a lot of recent movement in the case law surrounding gender-critical beliefs, religious views, and the line between political opinion and protected belief, we now have another case that...
Business Relief (also referred to as Business Property Relief, or BPR) is an Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief that reduces the taxable value of qualifying business assets by either 100% or...
Promotion agreements can be a useful way for landowners to unlock the development value of land without having to take on the full cost, risk and complexity of the planning...
AI can be a helpful starting point, but it is not a substitute for legal advice. A useful first step Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life. For many...
A recent decision has changed the way companies can deal with legally privileged advice in disputes with shareholders. For business owners, directors and family companies, the practical consequences are worth...
Making a Will is often a straightforward process. A person decides who they want to benefit from their estate, appoints trusted executors, and records those wishes in a legally valid...
As the UK continues its summer of high temperatures, we examine the limits in the workplace and what steps can be taken to ensure that employers are providing a safe...
In most cases, yes. For many business owners, the early focus is naturally on growth, opportunity and getting the company off the ground. What is often overlooked is what happens...
When people think about making a Will, or dealing with an estate after someone has died, their minds often go straight to the obvious assets: the house, the bank accounts,...
From 1 October 2026, the time limit for bringing Employment Tribunal claims arising on or after that date will increase from three months to six months. This represents one of...
Buying a property is usually the biggest purchase someone will ever make. As such it can be an exciting time; looking forward to your new home. However, it also involves...
A Farm Business Tenancy, often shortened to FBT, is one of the most common ways in which agricultural land is let in England and Wales. For many farming families, landowners...
When you buy a house, flat or piece of land, it is natural to think that ownership means freedom of use. In most cases, you can decorate, furnish and enjoy...
Getting married or divorced is often treated as a family milestone, a financial turning point, or a fresh start. It is all of those things. But it can also have...
Selling a house or flat is rarely just a matter of finding a buyer and agreeing a price. Once an offer has been accepted and solicitors are instructed, the buyer’s...
When someone dies, the immediate focus is usually on grief, practical arrangements and trying to do the right thing by the person who has died. Most families are able to...
Fraser Dawbarns has recently settled an injury claim for £3,250 for Mr K, who was originally offered £2,000 by his employer’s insurers. Neil John, who heads the personal injury team...
From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and many pension death benefits are due to be brought into scope for Inheritance Tax (IHT). The change is aimed at reducing...
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