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The Bribery Act 2010

In January 2016, the first UK company to be prosecuted for corruption was sentenced to a fine of just over £1.3m, had over £800k confiscated and was ordered to pay £25k in prosecution costs, with two directors being convicted and sentenced in 2015.

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Implied terms

The Supreme Court has recently clarified the law on implied terms in Marks & Spencer plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd.

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Commercial rent arrears recovery from 6 April 2014

On 6 April 2014, the government abolished the common law right known as “distress”, no longer allowing a landlord to seize a tenant’s goods and sell them to recover outstanding rent arrears.

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Barker Gillette LLP and Lucas McMullan Jacobs Merge

Barker Gillette LLP and Lucas McMullan Jacobs are delighted to announce their merger as from 3 November 2014.

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HMRC launches Alternative Dispute Resolution service

HMRC have launched a way for small businesses and individuals to resolve disputes after a successful trial.

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Insight

Different minds demand a different mindset

As diagnoses of ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodivergence increase, the challenge for employers is no longer awareness, but action. From legal obligations under the Equality Act to the cultural shift in how we understand difference, the workplace is being rewired.

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Capacity and client care: Supporting older and vulnerable clients with expertise and empathy

Capacity is a complex yet essential area of private client law. Supporting older and vulnerable individuals requires a combination of legal expertise, emotional intelligence, and ethical diligence to protect their rights, dignity, and autonomy.

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Strategic lifetime gifting

How to minimise your IHT liability during your lifetime.

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Navigating directors’ duties

Legal responsibilities and risks for UK company directors

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Preparing a business-lasting power of attorney

In this article, private client solicitor James McMullan considers the advantages, needs and practical examples of creating a business-lasting power of attorney.

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Can you make a WhatsApp will?

Key legal requirements and future outlook.

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