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Providing a realistic valuation of farm assets in the case of divorce can be ‘tricky’ not only because of the inherent uncertainties farmers face such as weather, rising prices and subsidies but now also because of a seven-year Brexit transition rule, says family law specialist Philippa Yeo.

19 April 2023

A year on from the introduction of the so-called ‘no fault’ divorce law, the legislation is proving effective, but the process can take longer.

14 April 2023

Capital gains tax rules are changing to make it easier for divorcing couples to divide their assets after separating without incurring a tax charge. The two taxes most affected by divorce are inheritance tax and capital gains tax.

14 April 2023

The regular annual increase in Employment Tribunal limits has now been released and will take effect in April.

31 March 2023

In this article, Paula Squire looks at the topical data protection issue of allowing TikTok on your work email device.

31 March 2023

The recent case of Meaker v Cyxtera Technology UK Ltd, has shown how a dismissal can be effective, even if it is communicated via a “without prejudice” letter.

28 March 2023

With a continued turbulent economic climate it’s not surprising that many organisations are looking at re-structuring and/or redundancies as a way to help secure the future of the business and off-set rising costs.

28 March 2023

Overpaid wages to employees can happen for a variety of reasons, from a simple accounting error to failing to ‘click’ a button at the end of a temporary promotion. It is important for an employer to recover the overpaid wages from the employee in a legal and ethical manner.

28 March 2023

Clarke Willmott has advised Gloucester City Homes (GCH) on the purchase of a property that offers accommodation to homeless people and their dogs.

24 March 2023