Recent figures suggest that the number of probate cases taking over a year to be granted has risen by 134% over the last three years. Expert lawyers say the result is additional stress and financial implications for grieving families.
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Jeremy Bourke
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With more than 100 lawyers specialising in all aspects of commercial property, our Real Estate team is one of the largest in the UK. We work with a number of prestigious US law firms to provide UK property legal services to their clients.
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Recoverability of litigation costs via service charge provisions: Can landlords litigate at lessees’ expense?
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Property litigation
The Court of Appeal decision for the above case provides further guidance on whether legal and professional costs can be recovered through a service charge.
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Kary Withers
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Resolving shareholder disputes in family businesses
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Commercial litigation and disputes
If a minority shareholder feels that the actions of the majority shareholders are unfairly prejudicial on their position, then that minority shareholder may then bring a petition under s. 994 of the Companies Act 2006 (“s.994”).
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Road safety week gains support of legal experts as shocking statistics revealed
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Road Safety Week 2020 has unveiled some shocking statistics leading to legal experts calling for tighter road safety measures. Speed is a contributing factor to 11 deaths or serious injuries every day on UK roads.
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Safety in the workplace to include higher protection from sexual harassment
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The government has been consulting on safety measures in the workplace; specifically whether more can be done to protect our workforce from sexual harassment.
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If you are considering a marriage later in life what factors should be considered and how can trusts help? What about jointly owned assets and what if this marriage ends in divorce?
We are seeking a Legal Secretary or Administration Assistant to provide a high level of assistance and support to our busy Commercial & Private Client Litigation team in Taunton and Bristol.
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The Development Consent Order (DCO) application to build Sizewell C, a new nuclear power station in Suffolk, has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate.
Small business suppliers: Dealing with the financial stress of coronavirus?
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A number of temporary changes, designed to protect struggling businesses from insolvency during the coronavirus pandemic, were introduced by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act (CIGA) as well as various permanent changes.
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