In mid-November, the Government outlined its 10-point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution which set the scene for future political direction and priorities. Like many, I awaited with interest the publication of the Government Energy White Paper, which was released earlier this week.
Epping Forest case: Planning law, Use Class, injunctions and migrant hotels
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Planning and the environment
The recent legal battle between Epping Forest District Council (“the Council”) and the Home Office over the use of the Bell Hotel in Essex has spotlighted a critical intersection of planning law, asylum policy, and local governance.
Written by
Michelle Spark
and
Louise Clifton
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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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Finance company settles High Court claims for “financially ruinous” transactions with 17 farmers
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The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) and Clarke Willmott, supported by Ted Loveday of Maitland Chambers, have helped members of the NFU to obtain hundreds of thousands of pounds in pay-outs.
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Financial planning, investments, inheritance tax and Trusts
Court of Protection
Legal Services
If you are appointed as a Court of Protection Deputy for property and financial affairs you will be responsible for managing someone’s finances. This means that you must keep their finances under regular review, even if there are arrangements or relationships which were put in place before your appointment. You cannot simply do nothing. Inherited arrangements or relationships may no longer be in the best interests of the individual now, and as Deputy you may need to make changes to bring those arrangements up to date.
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Fraser represents both lenders and borrowers on secured and unsecured financing and advises on a mixture of loan agreements, note purchase agreements and other funding structures together with associated security documentation and intercreditor arrangements.
Harriet deals with complex and high value estates, many of which have an agricultural or business element; cross border estates; and advises clients on tax mitigation. Harriet often assists beneficiaries with their own lifetime planning following receipt of their inheritance.
How the UK’s relentless rain is affecting growers contracts
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Agriculture
The NFU has indicated that harvest prospects are predicted to be lower than average for many growers in England. Some businesses will be concerned that they will not be able to fulfil their contractual obligations, as a result.
Written by
Amy Peacey
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