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Consumer credit and competition law reforms

Consumer legislation in England and Wales aims to maintain lower prices, produce better products and services and uphold consumer rights. However, this legislation is inadequate at protecting consumers, and reforms are due.

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Don’t be a divorce doughnut!

January is notorious for being the busiest month for spouses looking to instruct a family lawyer.

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Good Divorce Week

Good Divorce Week is an initiative that takes place annually when Resolution campaign on an important issue relating to families. Resolution is a community of professionals committed to assisting clients in resolving family disputes in a constructive and non-confrontational way.

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Buying or selling a home?

RIAA Barker Gillette has a long and dedicated track record in helping individuals and their families buy and sell residential property in central and north London and beyond.

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Costs benefit analysis plays a vital role in family law proceedings

At RIAA Barker Gillette, we conduct a detailed costs benefit analysis during the first meeting with our clients and after that, at regular intervals.

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) and Tibber Marks Solicitors Merge

London’s West End multi-service law firm RIAA Barker Gillette and North London residential and commercial real estate lawyers Tibber Marks Solicitors have today (1 September 2021) announced that they have merged.

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Workplace non-disclosure agreements: What they cover, what they cannot, and what is changing

Few employment law topics have evolved as quickly in recent years as the non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. Once a quietly drafted provision in a settlement document, the NDA has become a focal point of public debate, parliamentary reform and regulatory scrutiny. Whether you are an employee being asked to sign one, or an employer reviewing your settlement templates, it is worth understanding both what these agreements can legitimately do, and the new limits Parliament has placed on them.

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Mitigating risks in business sales and purchases: Is warranty and indemnity insurance essential?

Understand how warranty and indemnity insurance can help buyers and sellers manage risk, support deal certainty and facilitate smoother M&A transactions.

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Deal or no deal? Keeping negotiations on track

How to keep commercial deals on track with Heads of Terms, NDAs and exclusivity, improving efficiency, reducing risk and avoiding delays.

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Rights and wrongs: How AI is reshaping Employment Tribunal claims

AI may be a familiar presence in the workplace, but it’s now starting to appear somewhere less expected: the Employment Tribunal (ET). Grayson Stuckey explores this trend – and what it means for employers.

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Understanding the Roles of Executors and Trustees

When making a will, you place significant trust in those appointed to carry out your wishes. Executors and trustees are key roles, often held by the same people, but their responsibilities differ. Understanding these roles and their obligations helps you make informed decisions when planning your estate or taking on either position.

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Assigning or Subletting a Commercial Lease: What Tenants Need to Know

This article explains the key differences between assignment and subletting, outlines the legal framework in England and Wales, and highlights the practical issues tenants should consider before taking action.

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