With the upcoming Autumn Budget only weeks away, there have been several reports that ministers are considering changes to the controversial Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms announced last year, which would see a 20% tax on estates worth more than £1m.
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Esther Woolford
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Settlement reached in shared appreciation mortgage claim, but more to be done says lawyer
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Partner Laura Robinson discusses the six-week trial between one of Britain’s biggest banks and homeowners left in debt after taking out a controversial mortgage product.
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Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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We outline some of the most common issues where clients have recently asked for our help. If these areas are of concern for you too, then please do get in touch.
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We commonly see disputes arising as a result of poorly drafted or late notices being issued. We therefore often have to stress the importance of getting notices correct, especially when it comes to receiving or making payments.
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To support reconstruction of Ukraine – whose infrastructure and economy have suffered severe damage as a result of the war – Clarke Willmott has established a dedicated Ukraine Desk headed by Oksana Howard, an English-qualified solicitor of Ukrainian origin.