News & Articles
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Read moreThree fundamental issues to consider when leasing commercial property
Read moreNew business, growth and the inevitable expansion. The buzz of success and ambition to deliver more will often lead to a need to increase the footprint a company occupies. Whether it is headcount or production output on the up, a first step from the home office, the latest branch or …
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Read moreWhy we're supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week
Read moreDying Matters Awareness Week (6-12 May) is an annual campaign set up by Hospice UK, which brings an incredibly sensitive and difficult subject to the fore by encouraging conversations about death, dying, and bereavement. This year, the campaign's focus is “How we talk about Dying Matters” and in …
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Read moreEmployment tribunal awards and statutory payments – April 2024 increases
Read moreThe 28 February 2024 saw a new order laid before parliament, The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2024 (SI 2024/213). This is set to revise the current employment tribunal awards and other statutory payments, with effect from 06 April 2024. Here, Daniel Allen of our dedicated Employment team, …
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Read moreFarming partnerships: beware the higher rate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) charge on additional dwellings
Read moreStamp duty land tax (SDLT) can be a significant cost on property transactions – and an area that farming partnerships need to be aware of, says Andrew Jackson’s tax partner, Fiona Phillips It is well known that partnerships are treated for the purposes of income tax as tax transparent, with …
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Read moreRegulatory law and corporate crime: mitigating the damage from prosecution
Read moreA recent prosecution case, in which our client’s custodial sentence was reduced to a suspended sentence order, highlights why it’s essential to seek legal advice at an early stage in any investigation by public bodies Our specialist team recently defended a qualified electrician who had been charged by …
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Read moreWhat impact does The Renters (Reform) Bill have for property developers
Read moreIn this article, Rikki Foster, solicitor and real estate litigator in our Development & Strategic Projects team looks at the implications that The Renters (Reform) Bill will have for property developers. There has been widespread media coverage about planned changes to the law under The Renters (Reform) Bill but very …
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Read moreWhere there’s a Will: do the Law Commission's proposals do more harm than good for the vulnerable?
Read moreDeath is an inevitable part of life, which most do not like to contemplate, and marriage is still undertaken by many, although fewer people are choosing to tie the knot. Both events can create conflict, especially when it comes to money. In a bid to tackle the growing number of …
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Read moreCapital Gains Tax on proceeds never received from sale of care home
Read moreThe Upper Tax Tribunal has recently confirmed the decision made by the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) in the case of McEnroe and Newman vs HMRC. The case highlights the need for careful drafting of Sale of Purchase agreements where the intention of all parties, and the economic reality of the …
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Read morePromotion agreements: Unlocking the value of surplus land
Read moreIn his latest article Chris Waterhouse, a member of our Development & Strategic Projects team, explores the use of promotion agreements and how they can help unlock the potential value in surplus land. Where a landowner wants to secure planning permission for development of land, they will often choose a …