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National Pet Month – Have you got a pet-nup in place?

National Pet Month runs from April 1 - May 1 2023, and aims to promote responsible pet ownership. As a nation, we love our pets, and with more than half of households in the UK owning at least one pet, pets are a huge part of our lives for many of us.

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Home visits for wills, LPAs and other sensitive topics

If you are considering a meeting with solicitors, attending an office can be daunting especially if you want to discuss something as personal as your will, LPA or have recently suffered a bereavement. In addition, maintaining emotions can be difficult especially in a busy professional setting.

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The UAE’s new civil family law regime

We summarise the UAE's new civil family law regime and what it means to expats wishing to marry or divorce in the UAE.

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Overseas companies with UK property update

"Overseas companies with property interests in the UK must comply with new money laundering legislation." says property partner.

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A guide to the Economic Crime Act 2022

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 is a newly enacted legislation to bolster the UK’s battle against economic crime.

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Christmas temps – what are the rules?

For many businesses, Christmas is often the busiest time of the year. As a result, employers welcome extra support from temporary staff known as 'Christmas temps'.

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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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Warranties and indemnities: Key protections in share and asset sales

An overview of warranties and indemnities in share and asset sales, explaining key differences, common protections, liability limits and risk allocation.

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Dilapidations explained: What commercial tenants and landlords need to know

Dilapidations are a common source of dispute at the end of a commercial lease. They can involve significant sums of money and often come as an unwelcome surprise to tenants who believed they had left a property in reasonable condition. Understanding what dilapidations cover and how claims are assessed is essential for both landlords and tenants navigating the end of a lease.

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The role of due diligence in corporate transactions

In corporate transactions, due diligence is a key stage that usually follows agreement of Heads of Terms, allowing the Buyer to investigate the target company or its assets before committing to the deal.

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Love in later life and the inheritance tax trap

Increasingly, lawyers are seeing couples who have chosen to live together rather than marry, sometimes for many years, without fully appreciating how differently the law treats them, particularly when it comes to inheritance tax and financial protection on death.

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