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Common misconceptions of trusts

Private wealth
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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.

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It’s not just a load of ‘Wagatha’ – What directors can learn from celebrity defamation cases

Civil dispute resolution
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If the ‘Wagatha’ carousel has any lessons for directors in particular, it’s that protecting commercial reputations requires skilled litigators to navigate high-profile cases.

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Do we really need yet more STAIRS?

Social housing providers
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The Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (‘STAIRS’) consultation began on 20 May and ends on 15 July 2024.

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Changes to how CQC inspects and rates care homes

Healthcare
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All registered care homes are subject to a comprehensive inspection by CQC. How often your care home is inspected is decided by CQC and depends on the most recent rating that your care home received.

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Working with us in Birmingham

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We have seven offices across the UK including our new Birmingham office located at Colmore Row.

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The impact of sport relocation in family law

Family law
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The impact of a ‘professional sportsperson’ career on families is often overlooked. For instance, when a footballer transfers to a new club, they might need to relocate to another part of the country or even to a different country altogether.

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Is the land a partnership asset? The all-too common question explored

Agriculture
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Without clear documentation, it can be difficult to ascertain how the land is held as in both scenarios the partnership is likely to be permitted to use the land.

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How to make nature recovery pay

Agriculture
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BNG is an approach to development and/or land management that aims to leave the natural environment for wildlife in a measurably better state than it was beforehand.

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Changes on the high street – employers get informed

Employment
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Kathryn Walters, a senior associate in the employment team at Clarke Willmott LLP, looks at key employment law considerations for retailers in the current market.

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Is third-party funding a viable solution to help resolve the financial risks involved in commercial litigation disputes?

Commercial litigation and disputes
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John Flint, in our commercial litigation team frequently encounters businesses and individuals embroiled in disputes that require resolution.

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How to prevent will disputes

Civil dispute resolution
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With more people disputing Wills every year, our specialist Wills solicitors suggest you take legal advice early to avoid financial and familial stress later.

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