Kerry’s primary focus is the needs of the client and their family when pursuing a claim, taking into account that each client is an individual with specific requirements who needs to be supported in addition to the legal investigation.
Kirill leads corporate transactions in a practical, commercial manner to ensure that clients receive pragmatic advice and deals complete in a timely efficient manner.
Landmark inheritance tax ruling could save households six-figure sums
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Private wealth
A landmark tribunal ruling has provided relief to families who engaged in historic ‘home loan’ inheritance tax schemes, potentially saving them thousands from death duty bills, says private client partner Paul Davies.
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A recent Court of Protection judgment gives guidance over the interpretation that should be applied to certain provisions in Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and helps to clarify what clients can and cannot include within these vital documents.
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Laura is a Partner in Clarke Willmott’s Bristol Financial Services Litigation team specialising in shared appreciation mortgages, pensions and tax mitigation.
Law change to allow some bereaved partners to receive compensation
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Personal injury and medical negligence
The reform to the Fatal Accidents Act will soon include cohabitees as those who are entitled to claim for bereavement damages. This change will come into effect on the 6 October 2020.
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Lawyers welcome compensation scheme for victims of pension mis-selling scandal, but many steelworkers to be left behind
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Financial services litigation
Lawyers working to help victims of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) scandal have welcomed news of a £71 million compensation scheme for those affected, but are asking whether the proposals go far enough.
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