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Business and Agricultural Relief: The Inheritance Tax Changes Explained

Inheritance Tax is often a sensitive and emotive issue for all individuals, but perhaps especially so when it involves family…
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Unjustified Threats and Interim Injunctions in Trade Mark Disputes

Stephen Baker and Oliver Williams of our Dispute Resolution team explain recent developments in the law surrounding interim injunctions and…
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Understanding the Trust Registration Service (TRS): What Trustees Need to Know

The Trust Registration Service (TRS) has undergone significant expansion in recent years, placing new obligations on Trustees across the UK….
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A Working Time Issue: Cleaner who worked 17-hour days across two jobs was not unfairly dismissed

In Ogumodede v Churchill Contract Services, the case centres around the Working Time Regulations 1998, which set rules for, among…
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Tenant Power 2025: Overhauling Deposits, Pets & Hazard Response

Learn the other five critical updates – deposit caps, fair-access rules, pet permissions, Awaab’s Law extensions and a new ombudsman…
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DIY Probate – Why ‘Do It Yourself’ probate could cost you more!

When someone passes away, their estate, whether modest or extensive, needs to be sorted out properly. That includes property, savings,…
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Food for Thought: How Food Hub’s flawed disciplinary process cost £61k

When workplace concerns arise, employers often need to act quickly, but speed must never come at the expense of fairness….
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Future-Proofing Your Business Exit: Legal Strategies to Maximise Enterprise Value

A successful business exit strategy isn’t something that happens overnight. For shareholders looking to sell in the next 3-5 years,…
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Avoid the Traps in the Renters’ Rights Bill: A Landlord’s and Letting Agent’s Survival Guide

The Section 21 right to possession of a residential property is about to end. Below, we help you master the…
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From Gift to Grit: How Inheritance Becomes a Battleground in Divorce

Inheritance is often deeply personal; frequently tied to family legacy and therefore of significant emotional consequence….
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Who Pays for Remediating Defects? A Guide to RCOs Under the Building Safety Act

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, building safety has become a top priority across the UK construction industry….
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Record Inheritance Tax Receipts Highlight the Urgent Need for Estate Planning

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is claiming a growing share of family wealth. In the 2024/25 tax year, HMRC collected a record…