What does Hirachand mean for 1975 Act cases?
Hirachand has attracted a lot of comment. We look at what it means for Inheritance (Provision for Families and Dependants) Act 1975 cases
22 October 2021
The Move Towards Transparency in Financial Remedy Proceedings
In this article we consider the drive for transparency in the family justice system and the potential impact for clients on their privacy.
21 January 2022
Avoiding addressing conflict in family business
Conflict in a family business can be extremely damaging. When does it arise and how can it be addressed?
20 February 2020
Alternative Dispute Resolution: benefits and use during (and after) the COVID-19 crisis
The impact of COVID-19 on separating families and the delays in the courts, has highlighted the benefits of ADR. We look at ADR options and how they work
17 July 2020
FAQs: UK immigration options and tax considerations for Hong Kong citizens
As a result of the uncertainties and unrest in Hong Kong, a significant number of Hong Kong citizens have been considering their options to emigrate
12 June 2020
Fisher v HMRC: The Upper-Tier Tribunal decision
The Upper-Tier Tribunal decision in Fisher v HMRC has clarified the scope of the Transfer of Assets Abroad code and the applicability of the motive defence
16 April 2020
Important Inheritance Tax Changes for Trusts
We consider Inheritance Tax changes for Trusts in the 2020 Finance Bill and urgent restructuring which trustees and settlors may want to consider where they have excluded property trusts
09 July 2020
Deal, no deal. How can EU nationals protect their rights in light of Brexit?
As Brexit date is uncertain (i.e. 31 October 2019, 31 January 2020 or whenever it may be), EU nationals and their non-EU family members need to think about how they can protect their status in the UK
09 September 2019
Regulation for residential letting agency and management work
The government has confirmed the identity of the three approved ‘redress schemes’ that all letting and property management agents will be required to join later this year.
06 May 2014
The interactions of non-domiciled status and British citizenship by naturalisation
Is the intention to make the UK the principal home for naturalisation purposes consistent with the non-domiciled status?
10 December 2019
Government procurement prepares for GDPR
Public authorities and bidders need to be aware of how data protection changes introduced by GDPR will affect public procurement.
03 January 2018
Government introduces the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill
Automated and electric vehicles are back on the legislative agenda and not before time. We take a look at the latest legal proposals and where they fit into current developments.
19 October 2017