Article written by Simona Morina, Solicitor, Litigation department. There are several ways that the validity of the...
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Article written by Atifha Aftab, Solicitor, Family When couples decide to divorce or end a civil partnership,...
read moreManager’s ‘limitations’ comment leads to disability discrimination finding
Employers should take careful note of a case in which a manager’s reference to the ‘limitations’ of a bar attendant...
read moreDirectors’ duties to consider creditors’ interests – landmark Supreme Court Ruling
The primary duty of directors is to promote the success of the companies they serve for the benefit of their...
read moreInvestigation and disciplinary hearings – why separation of functions matters
In all but the smallest organisations, fairness generally demands that different people should investigate allegations...
read moreIn business with your life partner? Don’t neglect the legal formalities
When life partners are in business together, they all too frequently pay scant regard to the legal requirements...
read moreThe Budget 2023
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Spring statement. Below is our summary of the key...
read moreEmployment dispute settlement precludes subsequent victimisation claim
The vast majority of employment cases end in compromise, thus doing away with the need for a public hearing. As a...
read moreSelling a business? The structure of the deal can have huge tax implications
One good reason why professional advice should always be obtained before selling a business is that the structure of...
read moreCapital Gains Tax changes – how does it affect divorcing couples?
Article written by Mandeep Clair, Solicitor, Family department Currently, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is not applicable on...
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What are the grounds for contesting a Will?
Article written by Simona Morina, Solicitor, Litigation department. There are several ways that the validity of the Will can be challenged, however you cannot contest a...
8 tips for successful mediation during divorce
Article written by Atifha Aftab, Solicitor, Family When couples decide to divorce or end a civil partnership, mediation can greatly assist. The role of the mediator is...
Manager’s ‘limitations’ comment leads to disability discrimination finding
Employers should take careful note of a case in which a manager’s reference to the ‘limitations’ of a bar attendant who suffered from osteoarthritis was adjudged to be...
Directors’ duties to consider creditors’ interests – landmark Supreme Court Ruling
The primary duty of directors is to promote the success of the companies they serve for the benefit of their shareholders – but do they also owe a duty to creditors?...
Investigation and disciplinary hearings – why separation of functions matters
In all but the smallest organisations, fairness generally demands that different people should investigate allegations of workplace misconduct and preside over...
In business with your life partner? Don’t neglect the legal formalities
When life partners are in business together, they all too frequently pay scant regard to the legal requirements involved in running a company. As a High Court ruling...
The Budget 2023
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Spring statement. Below is our summary of the key points. Free childcare The free 30 hours of weekly...
Employment dispute settlement precludes subsequent victimisation claim
The vast majority of employment cases end in compromise, thus doing away with the need for a public hearing. As a Court of Appeal ruling made plain, however, great...
Selling a business? The structure of the deal can have huge tax implications
One good reason why professional advice should always be obtained before selling a business is that the structure of the deal can have very significant tax...
Capital Gains Tax changes – how does it affect divorcing couples?
Article written by Mandeep Clair, Solicitor, Family department Currently, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is not applicable on a transfer of assets between a married couple or...