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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ISG going into administration has sent shockwaves through the construction industry. It is estimated that ISG owes £70 million to suppliers in unpaid debts and concerns have been raised about existing projects and the potential impact it has for continuing development and costs.
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In her Autumn Budget 2024, Rachel Reeves announced several measures to reform inheritance tax (“IHT”), including bringing most unused pension funds within the value of a person’s estate for IHT purposes from 6 April 2027.
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Paul Davies
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Intellectual property (IP) rights, especially those that are registered such as trade marks, registered design and patents, can act as useful deterrents to third parties seeking to take advantage of your intellectual and trading efforts. However, ultimately, any intellectual property right is only as good as your ability to enforce it.
Intellectual property (IP) protection is hugely valuable within Formula One. Partner Amy Peacey discusses in more detail the importance of IP rights in the sport.
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Amy Peacey
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International surrogacy: Do you need legal advice?
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Do you need a solicitor when entering to an international surrogacy agreement? Family law specialist Sarah Wood-Heath reviews a recent case where the intended parents did not seek legal advice.
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Irene is a Chartered Legal Executive (Senior Associate) in the Commercial Property team specialising in public sector, secured lending, acquisitions and disposals.
Isabel is an Associate in the Clinical Negligence team and joined the firm in 2023. Isabel has specialised in medical negligence claims for over 6 years and has experience in investigating and bringing a broad range of medical negligence claims for Claimants.
