Landmark inheritance tax ruling could save households six-figure sums
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Private wealth
A landmark tribunal ruling has provided relief to families who engaged in historic ‘home loan’ inheritance tax schemes, potentially saving them thousands from death duty bills, says private client partner Paul Davies.
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Paul Davies
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A recent Court of Protection judgment gives guidance over the interpretation that should be applied to certain provisions in Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and helps to clarify what clients can and cannot include within these vital documents.
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Laura is a Partner in our first tier Property Litigation team specialising in commercial property portfolio management and real property disputes for a variety of national property investors and retailers.
Law change to allow some bereaved partners to receive compensation
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The reform to the Fatal Accidents Act will soon include cohabitees as those who are entitled to claim for bereavement damages. This change will come into effect on the 6 October 2020.
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Lawyers welcome compensation scheme for victims of pension mis-selling scandal, but many steelworkers to be left behind
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Lawyers working to help victims of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) scandal have welcomed news of a £71 million compensation scheme for those affected, but are asking whether the proposals go far enough.
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Our medical negligence solicitors have helped many mothers who have experienced preventable life-changing complications during pregnancy or childbirth pursue a successful maternity negligence claim and secure compensation to cover private remedial surgery and treatments.
Meningitis Now’s ‘No Plan B for MenB’ campaign gains support from legal experts
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Medical negligence
Clarke Willmott’s national medical negligence team has partnered with charity Meningitis Now to support an important new campaign which calls for the MenB vaccine to be given to those most at risk of disease.
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Kerry Fifield
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The most common symptoms of the menopause include hot flushes, difficulty sleeping, low mood, anxiety and issues with memory and concentration. It is clear that such symptoms could affect a person’s work and lead to issues with performance and attendance.
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Minimising the negative impact of family law disputes
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Family law
Partner Clare Webb and partner Philippa Yeo explain the importance of non-court dispute resolution and what family lawyers can do to encourage clients to avoid prolonged conflict.
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Clare Webb
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Philippa Yeo
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