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Devon and Cornwall road deaths spike

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Road deaths in Devon and Cornwall have been particularly high in August, fatal road traffic claims can be avoided by exercising more care.

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Directors need to verify their ID

Directors need to verify their ID
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On 5 August 2025, Companies House announced that ID verification is being phased in over 12 months. This has a direct impact on anyone…

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Disclosure failings merit a retrial say the Court of Appeal

Disclosure failings merit a retrial say the Court of Appeal
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Civil dispute resolution

In Kieren Corrigan & Co Limited v Bashir Timol (2024), the Court of Appeal again made it clear that a party who obtains a favourable…

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Divorce and the valuation of farm assets

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Providing a realistic valuation of farm assets in the case of divorce can be ‘tricky’ not only because of the inherent uncertainties farmers face such as weather, rising prices and subsidies but now also because of a seven-year Brexit transition rule, says family law specialist Philippa Yeo.

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Don’t rely on paper tigers

Don’t rely on paper tigers
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Commercial litigation and disputes

The extract below from my recent article is so important. As a litigator I see time and again the problems caused by directors and…

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Fast cars, fancy watches and emergency finance – the challenges presented by CBIL’s fraud

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Banking and financial services
CBILS loans may be of varying duration but important characteristics of a CBIL are that the first year of the loan is interest free and the fees for arranging a loan are paid for by the government.

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Financial planning, investments, inheritance tax and Trusts

Court of Protection
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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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Fire and rehire

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practices have recently received media attention, with some politicians calling for the tactic to be banned.

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First Homes model drafting published

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First Homes are a form of discounted market sale housing and, as such, are a form of Affordable Housing which is sold directly from a developer to the end user without involvement from a social housing provider.

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Fraud no more: Ground 5 misrepresentation claims in focus

Fraud no more: Ground 5 misrepresentation claims in focus
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Housing management

Recently, there seems to have been a significant rise in social landlords looking to explore Ground 5 misrepresentation claims. This…

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Green living important for retirees

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A new report has revealed that green credentials are important for more than 80 per cent of those interested in living in a retirement development.

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