Common divorce myths dispelled

Family law

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Getting a divorce is widely recognised as being one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. But lawyers say there are many common misconceptions about the process and that it doesn’t need to be difficult if couples access the right advice at the right time.

21 March 2022

Written by

Emily Finn

Courts provide some clarity on pay less notices

Construction

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A recent case in the Technology and Construction Court has shed some very welcome light on a fairly obscure part of the Construction Act relating to the correct timing for issuing Pay Less Notices.

5 March 2025

Written by

Mark Christie

Damages awarded to mother following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)

Medical negligence

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For most women once the baby is born, they will recover from the trauma of childbirth and be able to focus on the challenges of motherhood. However, for some women, injuries sustained during childbirth will cause ongoing and sometimes permanent symptoms.

17 September 2021

Written by

Vanessa Harris

Data protection – are you compliant?

Information technology

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Data protection legislation in the UK was overhauled in 2018, with enhanced obligations being placed on businesses to protect personal data.

28 January 2025

Written by

Amy Peacey

Death, tax and ISAs

Wills & probate

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Our specialists explain when inheritance tax is payable on ISAs and when it can be avoided.

1 September 2019

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)

Deeds of Variation and saving tax

Private wealth

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Clarke Willmott shows how a deed of variation can be used to by the beneficiary to make tax savings.

17 November 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

Do we really need yet more STAIRS?

Social housing providers

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The Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (‘STAIRS’) consultation began on 20 May and ends on 15 July 2024.

23 May 2024

Written by

Neelam Sharma

Does a Will go out of date?

Private wealth

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While a Will doesn’t expire, it can become outdated if your life changes, so it’s important to review and update it regularly. Here are eight key reasons to consider updating your Will.

17 October 2025

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

Domicile and the inheritance tax spouse exemption

Wills & probate

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We explore how inheritance tax spouse exemption can be claimed for UK domiciled people married to or in a civil partnership with a non-UK domiciled person.

14 September 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

David Maddock

Executors of your Will: who to choose and how to get it right

Wills & probate

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One of the most important decisions to be made when making a Will is choosing who to appoint as your executors.

30 September 2020

Executors: why you should advertise for creditors

Wills & probate

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We explain why advertising for creditors can help protect executors from personal liability to the deceased’s debt. For advice, call 0800 652 8025. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

10 September 2019

Written by

Samantha Neagle

Common divorce myths dispelled

Courts provide some clarity on pay less notices

Damages awarded to mother following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)

Data protection – are you compliant?

Death, tax and ISAs

Deeds of Variation and saving tax

Does a Will go out of date?

Domicile and the inheritance tax spouse exemption

Executors of your Will: who to choose and how to get it right

Executors: why you should advertise for creditors

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