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Autumn Budget Statement 2024

Key implications for employment law, property law, and estate planning

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How the Employment Rights Bill 2024 impacts employers and businesses

The government’s new Employment Rights Bill outlines significant changes to employment laws, focusing on workers' rights and flexibility.

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Protect vulnerable people from fraud

With the rise of sophisticated digital scams, vulnerable individuals are at greater risk of losing their life savings in a single click or tap.

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) urges families to plan ahead to minimise Inheritance Tax

RIAA Barker Gillette UK, a prominent West End law firm, is urging families to take proactive steps to reduce their inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities.

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Flexible working legislation updates

Key highlights and best practices employers need to know.

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) act in major share sale

RIAA Barker Gillette UK successfully represents Russell Ambrose in a major share sale in Eye Hospitals Group Limited.

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Legal considerations for launching a charity business

Passionate about making a positive impact? Setting up a charity can be the perfect way to contribute to your community or even globally. This guide offers step-by-step instructions and insights into operating a UK charity.

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UK approach to AI regulation

AI is rapidly advancing and revolutionising how we live, work and interact with technology. AI makes the impossible possible, and the future holds great promise for how this technology can transform our world. However, as with any ground-breaking technology, risks and challenges are associated with the development and implementation of AI, which society must consider and address to ensure a responsible and beneficial outcome for all.

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Death of a shareholder

Corporate solicitor Evangelos Kyveris and private client partner James McMullan of West End Law Firm RIAA Barker Gillette, look at what happens to a shareholder's shares when they die.

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Estate planning for blended families

Navigating wills and inheritance

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Unfair contract terms

The Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 protects parties with less bargaining power from unfair or unreasonable contractual terms. A crucial part of the Act is the “reasonableness test”, which assesses the fairness and enforceability of exclusion and limitation clauses.

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Can a UK employee work abroad remotely?

Many UK employees are considering working abroad due to the rise of remote working opportunities and the desire for more flexible lifestyles. However, before employers consider agreeing to such an arrangement, they must understand the legal implications and potential challenges that may arise.

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