Tough lines – understanding sentencing guidelines for breach of civil injunctions

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Breaching an injunction order granted under Section 1 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act (2014) is a serious matter,…

23 June 2025

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Emily Hope

Why would a claimant need a court-instructed trust?

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Angela Rayner has sparked controversy in recent days with increasing speculation over her tax affairs. I am not a tax specialist and do…

4 September 2025

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Vanessa Harris

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8 August 2017

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20 April 2020

What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?

Civil dispute resolution

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In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.

8 September 2022

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Bonita Walters

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Emma Ironside

Age discrimination in recruitment: time to nip it in the bud

Employment

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We have answered FAQs on age discrimination to help you consider this issue further with a focus on the recruitment process.

29 October 2021

Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Private wealth

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Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.

2 December 2024

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Tom Chiffers

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Sarah Arkless

Siblings and inheritance tax planning

Wills & probate

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The vexed question of the position of siblings under UK Inheritance tax (IHT) law has again received some coverage in the media.

14 September 2019

What happens if you find a mistake in a trust deed? And, how to change it

Civil dispute resolution

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In this article Senior Associate, Emma Ironside, takes a look at how to remedy a mistake in a trust document.

22 June 2023

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Emma Ironside

Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition

Corporate and commercial law

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An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a legal mechanism that allows a company to be owned by a trust on behalf of its employees. It offers an alternative to traditional business sales, enabling owners to pass control to their workforce while preserving the company’s culture and values.

1 March 2023

Written by

Tom Potts

New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

Employment

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On 6 April 2025 the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (“the Act”) came into force, entitling eligible employees with babies who have received or are in receipt of neonatal care to additional time off.

23 April 2025

Written by

Paula Squire

Why would a claimant need a court-instructed trust?

WIQS Client Charter

Your Executive Wealthcare results

What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?

Age discrimination in recruitment: time to nip it in the bud

Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Siblings and inheritance tax planning

What happens if you find a mistake in a trust deed? And, how to change it

Employee Ownership Trusts: A tax-efficient path to business transition

New Law: Parents to receive day one right to neonatal care leave and pay

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