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The Employment Tribunal Strikes Back

A pilot who provided a fake reference from a Star Wars villain has been ordered to repay his training costs

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Overseas Entities: Public Beneficial Ownership Register

From 2021 overseas entities will be required to register with Companies House before they can be registered as the legal owner of UK land.

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Bump in the night for Airbnb landlords

Rule changes on short term lets could see part-time landlords hit by a new tax bill from next year if they let out their whole property.

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Oral modification of contracts

In a recent seminal case, the Supreme Court held that a “no oral modification” clause was legally effective

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Divorcing couples must be prudent in managing their settlement proceeds

The Supreme Court issues a further warning

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Early Conciliation: The rise in Employment Tribunal claim notifications

The rise is undoubtedly linked to the Supreme Court’s decision last year to scrap Employment Tribunal fees

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Completion and post-completion steps in a sale: Final steps for sellers

A guide to completion and post completion steps in a corporate sale including exchange, stamp duty, Companies House filings and key administrative requirements.

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How to protect your brand: A beginner’s guide

Trademark protection for businesses explained, including how to register a trademark in England and Wales and the key steps to protect your brand.

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Inheritance Act claims and letters of wishes: Managing risk in estate planning

This article explains who can bring a claim, the strict time limits involved, and the risks for executors and beneficiaries. It also explores how a carefully drafted Letter of Wishes can provide valuable context, demonstrate intention, and help reduce the likelihood of contentious probate proceedings.

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Transactional documents in a corporate sale: What sellers should know

Once due diligence is complete and terms are agreed, the focus turns to negotiating the transactional documents that underpin a share or asset sale. This guide explains the purpose of the key documents involved in business acquisitions and why careful drafting and negotiation are essential to achieving a smooth, dispute-free completion.

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Planning for the future: What to include in a UK shareholders’ agreement

A well-drafted agreement sets clear ground rules for how the company is run, how decisions are made, and what happens when circumstances change.

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Understanding Court of Protection applications in England and Wales

When someone can no longer make decisions for themselves and has not put a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, the Court of Protection can step in. This article explains what the Court of Protection does, when an application may be needed, and what the application process entails.

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