Blog Category: Insights
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News & Insights
What Happens When a Shareholder in an Owner-Managed Business Dies?
Protecting shares in a private company involves planning. Many business owners are so caught up in protecting their company from day-to-d...
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Moving forward with post Brexit changes to employment law
May 2023 saw proposals for major changes to employment law, designed to ‘boost the economy’ through ‘smarter regulation’. In this article...
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New Identity Verification Rules for Directors and Owners of UK Comp...
A look at the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill and how it will affect UK businesses. Economic crime is on the rise in the U...
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Navigating Divorce & Financial Settlements
In this article Deborah Prance, a Partner in our Family Law team, looks at some of the most commonly asked questions regarding financial ...
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Senior Executive pays a heavy price for false claims in his CV
Finding the perfect job can be a challenge, and it can be tempting to exaggerate your qualifications or experience to make yourself a mor...
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Lasting Powers of Attorney – do I need one?
We might all ask ourselves at some point in our lives, what happens if I’m unable to look after myself in the future? What would ha...
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Martin Lewis Money Show – Having difficult decisions with lov...
On Martin Lewis’ Money Show this week, he covered the 3 unpleasant events which many individuals and families try to avoid thinking about...
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International Women’s Day 2023
It is remarkable now to think that December 2022 marked the 100th anniversary of the admission of the first female solicitor in England. ...
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Property Ownership Before Marriage: Important Lessons
A recent case in the Court of Appeal has reinforced the legal requirements for unmarried couples owning property together. Before looking...
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Appointing Guardians in your Will
The appointment of guardians, and their rights and responsibilities, is governed by the Children Act 1989. In short, this includes the da...
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Why Update Your Will?
We all have the best of intentions at the beginning of a year to bring some positivity to our lives and start the year afresh. What about...
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Growth continues at Morr & Co with addition of two new partners
Leading regional law firm Morr & Co are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Partners. Chris Darvill joined as Partner in...
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Good Divorce Week | Alternative Dispute Resolution
It’s Good Divorce week – so what is a good divorce? The concept of divorcing well may seem out of reach for couples as they deal wi...
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When is a Settlement not a Settlement? Part 36 and the Party Wall e...
In a surprising decision that will likely raise many eyebrows from lawyers and surveyors, His Honour Judge Parfitt has concluded in Ashe ...
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The risks of negotiating a divorce settlement directly with your sp...
This week a case has made headlines which showcases the risks of negotiating a divorce settlement directly with your spouse, referred to ...
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Calling Time!
Strict 6-month time limit upheld for spouse to make claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975. Dale-Goug...