Changes to Capital Gains Tax treatment upon divorce
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From 06 April 2023 the rules surrounding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) treatment upon divorce are changing. Learn how these changes may affect your financial settlement on divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, and whether you may benefit from the changes.
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Checklist: 10 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time
Employment
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It is crucial to understand the many legal considerations involved with hiring new staff. Whether you’re a first-time employer or have never hired an employee before, there are essential steps to follow.
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Sharon Latham
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Clarke Willmott reappointed as NFU Legal panel firm
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We are delighted to have been reappointed to the National Farmers Union (NFU) legal panel for the South West, following an extensive re-selection process.
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Coronavirus and force majeure clauses in construction standard form contracts
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It seems highly probable that the coronavirus pandemic itself will be found to constitute a force majeure. This will only be applicable if the contract was entered before the coronavirus outbreak. Alternatively, contracts will be “frustrated”. This means they literally cannot be performed.
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Farmers need to get their affairs in order after Brexit changes
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Farmers are being urged to ensure they have up-to-date succession plans in place following the start of the Agricultural Transition Plan which came into being after the UK’s departure from the EU
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Dale Edwards, a Strategic Consultant in Green Energy with national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, shares his thoughts on the importance of the UK Government creating, developing, and implementing a clear green energy strategy for the future.
Has the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act affected your termination clauses?
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Commercial contracts and agreements
The Act has brought about a magnitude of permanent changes to insolvency law. Of significance, is the fundamental change to the operation of most supply contracts and the ability to terminate.
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How long do I have to bring an unfair prejudice petition?
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Commercial litigation and disputes
An unfair prejudice petition is a legal claim made by a shareholder of a company when they feel they have been treated unfairly by the company’s management or other shareholders.
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