Right Trust for the Job – Life Interest Trusts
There are some that think that Trusts are “only for the rich and the wealthy”. There are others that believe…
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Is there are glimmer of hope for planning reform?
There is a general consensus among developers and the business world that the planning system in England and Wales is…
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Divorce and Transparency: Navigating Financial Disclosure
According to new research from Investec Wealth and investment (UK), in a survey of people who divorced in the last…
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Alterations made to commercial properties: A Tenant’s Guide
When a client decides to take on a new commercial lease, for commercial premises it is common to see the…
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Normal Expenditure out of Income
The “normal expenditure out of income” exemption (“the “Exemption”) for lifetime gifts can be an extremely useful tool for those…
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The Reality of Signing a Guarantee
My first contact with a client is often prefaced by the words, ‘I’ve been told that I just need you…
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Top tips for divorced couples – summer holidays with children
Planning the school holidays can be difficult if you are divorced or separated. There may be times when both parents…
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Professional Negligence: Do I have a claim?
In the words of Alderson B in Blyth v Birmingham Waterworks Co [1856] “Negligence is the omission to do something…
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Understanding Fundamental Dishonesty in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Claims
Fundamental dishonesty in personal injury and clinical negligence claims is a critical issue that has significant implications for both claimants…
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Employment Law and the General Election
With the General Election a matter of days away, the three main parties have published their election manifesto’s. In this…
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