News & Articles
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Read moreChandler v Lombardi: an update on gifting - unauthorised transfer of assets by attorney
Read moreAmy Floater has over a decade's specialist experience in Court of Protection matters and has acted as a professional Deputy for many clients throughout her legal career. Amy also has expertise in dealing with other supplementary applications to the Court of Protection including Statutory Wills, Appointment of Trustees, Gifting …
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Read moreProtecting your reputation: what's the true cost?
Read moreAnyone following the Depp v Heard case or - and in the absence of court cameras - the so-called "Wagatha Christie" trial, would be forgiven for believing that only the rich and famous can defend their reputations in court. Whilst this is not the case, you would, however, be right to …
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Read moreThe Perils of Separation
Read moreWhen starting out in married life, the perils of what may happen if the relationship ends are rarely considered- and rightly so. What sort of basis for the relationship is the planning of the end? The fact is, though, marriages can end, mostly by divorce, but what about those who …
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Read moreP&O Ferries: a lesson in how not to manage collective redundancies?
Read moreThe public outcry over P&O Ferries' instant dismissal of around 800 workers has shone a light on what appear to be significant breaches of the law relating to collective redundancies. Whilst there remains an element of speculation as to exactly what happened, P&O's chief executive, …
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Read moreNo-fault divorce marks the end of the ‘blame game’
Read moreWe are on the cusp of one of the most radical changes to divorce law seen in the last 50 years. Following long and active campaigning, including by our family law practice, no-fault divorce will finally become a reality on 6 April 2022. This sea-change in the law …
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When is it wise to look a gift horse in the mouth?
Read moreBeware a candidate bearing gifts of their current employer's business… There is a substantial movement of talent between companies at present. The ability to work flexible hours at work or at home, which developed during the pandemic, has led to many employees looking elsewhere for better terms and conditions. …
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Read morePersonal guarantees: What are they for and when are they used?
Read morePersonal guarantees (PGs) are commonly required by lenders for all forms of business lending. Typically, the lender will look to the business owner, or one or more of the directors of the corporate borrower, to provide the guarantee. The requirement for such a guarantee poses certain legal and practical challenges …
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Read moreLooking after your interests when selling development land
Read moreThe need for new housing, coupled with a shortage of sites available, is fuelling demand for land for residential development. It is important landowners are aware of the potential opportunities and pitfalls, says solicitor Chris Waterhouse, real estate partner with Andrew Jackson Solicitors. According to a 2021 report by Savills, …
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Read moreHMRC consults on Stamp Duty Land Tax
Read moreA recently released consultation paper published by HMRC highlights two areas of the Stamp Duty Land Tax ("SDLT") regime, which are causing particular compliance problems for tax payers, their advisors and conveyancers. In the paper, HMRC goes as far as saying that an industry of SDLT "reclaim agents" has grown …