A Family Business Agreement (FBA), sometimes known as a family constitution or a family charter, is a non-legally binding document that provides a clear framework for how your family directs matters when it comes to the family business and family wealth.
Financial advice firm consolidation set to continue in 2024
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Banking and financial services
Ed Foulkes, who specialises in mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry, believes consolidation shows no signs of slowing down in 2024.
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Ed Foulkes
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Government’s Growth Plan: Off-payroll working rules to be repealed
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On 23 September 2022, the government revealed its Growth Plan and confirmed that the off-payroll working rules will be repealed for both public and private sector organisations with effect from 6 April 2023.
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Gynaecological and fertility problems tend to be intensely personal and can have a long-lasting physical and psychological impact, even when treatment is prompt and effective. If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer further due to medical errors or negligent care, you may have grounds to claim compensation.
Helping families in conflict – A guide to mediation
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Our family lawyers are delighted to contribute to Family Mediation Week to raise awareness of mediation and how it can help separating families to manage their issues collaboratively and productively.
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Important Judgment Made for COVID-19 Business Interruption Cases
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Commercial litigation and disputes
A recent Court of Appeal judgment made in the landmark ‘Excel case’ which centres around Covid-19 related business interruption coverage, could have wider implications for other businesses affected by loss during the pandemic.
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Cathy Harris
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Inclusion is the real winner at annual South West Property Awards
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A commercial property lawyer behind a drive for more inclusion and diversity in the South West property market has been recognised for his achievements at an industry award ceremony.
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Jeremy specialises in the administration of complex estates, particularly those which may have either or a combination of cross border elements, being subject to Inheritance Tax, or which include a testamentary trust, with a focus on providing effective and practical solutions for executors and trustees.
Joint Social Housing heads announced at Clarke Willmott
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Vicky Kells, Partner, who leads the Social Housing Finance team, and Lindsay Felstead, Partner, who leads the Housing Management team will jointly lead the sector nationally.
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Parliament has approved the new Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (Regulations) which makes it mandatory for any individual working in a care home to be fully vaccinated against Coronavirus.
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A partner in the planning team with over 20 years experience of contentious and non-contentious planning law. Marianne understands planning “on the ground” and works with her clients to build their businesses and unlock potential roadblocks.
