From September 2025, larger businesses in the UK are going to be subject to new rules from the start of September. The aim is to give corporate organisation greater responsibility in relation to preventing fraud and it will be done under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023). What constitutes a large […]
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While most people will be focusing on why you should make one, Sarah Lamb from Fraser Dawbarns, examines this from the other angle and highlights some reasons why you shouldn’t die without one. Many people have time to plan for the end of their lives following a medical diagnosis or due to advancing age, but […]
Legal changes governing the relationship between landlords and tenants are imminent, mainly aimed at protecting tenants and therefore putting new burdens onto landlords. The implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill is being staggered, with some aspects being due in 2025 and others not until 2026. David Moulton, who specialises in property litigation at Fraser Dawbarns, outlines key […]
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There are several reasons why it is very important to keep your information up to date on the Land Registry. This applies equally to property that is your main home and to any property you own but do not live in yourself. Proof of Ownership The main reason for keeping information up to date is […]
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The Supreme Court has recently decided a case, Standish v Standish, where husband and wife were arguing about whether pre-marital wealth had become a joint asset and should be shared on divorce. Mr Standish had built up significant wealth before getting married and later transferred over £70 million to Mrs Standish. The intention was to […]
Generally, anyone who has a commercial dispute will be looking to resolve it as speedily and cost-effectively as possible. Sometimes an Alternative Dispute Resolution option, such as mediation, is a way to do this, but frequently starting down the court proceedings route is the most obvious option. In these instances, pre-action disclosure can be a […]
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After my daughter was born in 2020, I knew after nine months that I was ready to return to work. So it came as no surprise to feel the same way following the birth of my second daughter last year. Thankfully, I found it much easier to admit to myself how I felt this time. […]
Are you the owner of freehold land on which leasehold properties are built? Or do you own a leasehold property? If so, you may need legal help in relation to a leasehold extension. Why might you need a leasehold extension? If you own a property on a freehold basis, you own the building and the […]
Last week the Law Commission of England and Wales published their recommendations on reforming and modernising the law on Wills. They hope that these updates, if adopted, will take account of changes to society; protect vulnerable individuals better; and reflect technological progress. The Wills Act 1837 is one of the oldest pieces of legislation that […]
When is a well-intentioned act a sackable offence? That was the crux of Mr Hewston’s high-profile unfair dismissal case against Ofsted. Dismissed for gross misconduct after brushing rainwater off a child’s head, Hewston’s case travelled from an employment tribunal loss to a victory at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) and later the Court of Appeal. […]
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