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National Conveyancing Week 2024

RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP is proud to be associated with a brand-new initiative to improve the experience of home movers and professionals involved in the home moving process.

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When dealmakers bite down on a MAC clause

Court ruling highlights the challenge for buyers if a deal turns sour. Any MAC clause needs to be well drafted, so it is unambiguous.

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Managing the menopause at work

Wednesday, 18 October, is World Menopause Day.

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Protecting your business should you lose mental capacity

10 October is World Mental Health Day 2023, and with that in mind, private client solicitor James McMullan looks at how business owners can protect their business interests, should they lose mental capacity.

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Right-to-rent crackdown

Residential landlords in the sight line over illegal renters

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The Intestacy Rules

In July 2023, the statutory legacy due to a surviving spouse or civil partner under the Intestacy Rules increased from £270,000 to £322,000.

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Why a Lasting Power of Attorney is a business essential

When estate planning and will drafting, business owners often overlook the impact it may have on their business affairs. James McMullan highlights the issues that business owners need to consider.

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The life stages of legacy planning

Record property values and family structures make inheritance planning a growing issue yet research shows that more than half of adults in the UK do not have a will in place, with the figure rising to almost 60% among parents.

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Whistleblowers: A quick guide

Whistleblowers are protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, which means it’s against the law for anyone to be treated unfairly or dismissed because they have blown the whistle.

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Dismissed with less than two years’ service?

If you have been employed for less than two years and your employer dismisses you, generally, you have will have no claim for unfair dismissal.

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Ready, steady, fit-out!

Retail and corporate tenants taking a lease of new or older premises will typically have fit-out works to carry out to get their new premises ready for occupation.

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Feathering new nests for fledgling students

Exam results have been released and new students know where they will be heading for university. Following the relief of results day, the next big headache for parents is often the search for accommodation, whether for first-timers or returning students.

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