Making gifts under Power of Attorney: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies

Court of Protection

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If you’re an Attorney or Deputy acting on an incapable person’s behalf, find out what gifts you can make under Power of Attorney. Call 0800 652 8025.

1 November 2019

Written by

Anthony Fairweather

and

Anne Minihane

New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution

Agriculture

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The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act provides opportunities to grow crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with the aim of increasing production rates and cutting costs for farmers.

18 March 2025

Written by

Laura Mackain-Bremner

Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection

Insights

The case of three-year-old Oliver Pugh, reportedly abducted by his mother from Spain, shows why parents with cross-border ties would be wise to take legal steps to protect their children and prevent custody disputes abroad, says family lawyer Paula Mansfield.

20 October 2025

Preparing to sell your care home

Healthcare

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The decision to sell any business that you have spent time building is significant and there are many aspects to consider. Our care home solicitors can help you determine your best case scenario and provide guidance on current market conditions.

2 August 2024

Written by

Rich Eldridge

Professional firms warn of wave of Covid loan-linked insolvencies

Commercial litigation and disputes

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Interest rate and inflation “double whammy” could spell the end for indebted businesses, say Evelyn Partners and Clarke Willmott.

23 September 2023

Written by

Ken MacLennan

Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Insights

Refusal of the employee’s flexible working request to accommodate her childcare needs amounted to indirect sex discrimination.

24 September 2021

Written by

Paula Squire

Second marriages later in life

Private wealth

Insights

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?

15 November 2020

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Agriculture

Insights

HSE data shows farming is the most dangerous profession in the UK, personal injury lawyer says more needs to be done to keep the industry safe.

17 April 2025

Written by

Lee Hart

Ten tips on saving money in a divorce

Insights

If you’ve come to the decision to end your partnership, be sure to read our tips below before calling in the lawyers.

9 June 2022

Testamentary capacity explained

Court of Protection

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Our solicitors explain testamentary capacity and how it can affect the validity of a Will. Call 0800 652 8025 today to speak to a Wills specialist. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

3 March 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

Anne Minihane

The importance of training your employees

Insights

Training is an essential part of ensuring that managers/supervisors handle staffing issues in the right way and employees know what is expected of them. This is where we can help.

23 September 2023

Written by

Paula Squire

Making gifts under Power of Attorney: a guide for Attorneys and Deputies

New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution

Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection

Preparing to sell your care home

Professional firms warn of wave of Covid loan-linked insolvencies

Refused flexible working request made for “childcare needs” can amount to indirect sex discrimination

Second marriages later in life

Still seeing too farming injuries and deaths

Ten tips on saving money in a divorce

Testamentary capacity explained

The importance of training your employees

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