A legal ‘To Do’ list for buying a house
They say buying a house is stressful. However, knowing the key steps in the legal process helps you understand where you are and what still...
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Why employers should keep an eye on unused holiday With summer almost behind us, now’s the perfect time for employers to take stock - not...
Yara Abdallah
Solicitor, Dispute ResolutionCommon myths about inheritance tax planning
Inheritance tax planning is a crucial aspect of financial management, yet it is often shrouded in misconceptions and myths. Now is an opportune time to...
Louise Harrhy
Chair, Partner & Head of Trusts & EstatesBusiness structures: Choosing the right option for you
Starting your own business is an exciting challenge, but before you take your first steps, choosing the right business structure is essential. Your decision at...
James Lamont
Partner, Head of Commercial & CorporateHow a last-minute gift could save your heirs £140,000 in...
When it comes to inheritance tax, the old adage holds true: timing is everything. But few realise just how much timing can matter, especially when...
Jordan Page
Partner, Trusts & EstatesSIPP vs SSAS: Commercial property transactions
Clients are increasingly exploring the use of pension schemes to acquire commercial property, often as part of a wider tax or succession planning strategy. Two...
Isobel Turner
Associate, Commercial PropertyWhy good sense may make for better neighbours than good...
The well-worn saying “good fences make good neighbours” is often trotted out during boundary disputes, to reinforce the value of clear dividing lines between properties....
Simon Cook
Consultant, Dispute ResolutionCohabiting couples face legal blind spots as reform drags on
With cohabiting couples now the fastest-growing family type in the UK, many believe they have similar legal protections to married couples – especially after long...
Dimple Patel
Senior Associate, Family LawWhat is ‘contentious probate’?
It is a broad term that covers any dispute arising out of a deceased’s estate. A number of different factors, such as increased values in...
Kerry Dunn
Consultant, BarristerNeurodivergence in the workplace
Different minds demand a different mindset. As diagnoses of ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodivergence surge - particularly among young adults - the challenge...
