The recent case of Elborne v HMRC will be of interest to advisers who act for clients who have put in place a form of inheritance tax planning (IHT) known as the “home loan scheme.”
How the UK’s relentless rain is affecting growers contracts
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The NFU has indicated that harvest prospects are predicted to be lower than average for many growers in England. Some businesses will be concerned that they will not be able to fulfil their contractual obligations, as a result.
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Amy Peacey
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In this article we look at how to carry out inheritance tax (IHT) planning in a way that is timely and does not lead to an unwelcome amount of immediate financial detriment.
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Tom Chiffers
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International surrogacy: Do you need legal advice?
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Do you need a solicitor when entering to an international surrogacy agreement? Family law specialist Sarah Wood-Heath reviews a recent case where the intended parents did not seek legal advice.
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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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At Clarke Willmott Solicitors, we are committed to supporting the professional development of our employees and offer a range of training opportunities. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: Proposed Reforms to Benefit Homeowners in England and Wales
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A new bill to reform the housing market was announced in the King’s Speech. Gabrielle Roberts, Senior Associate in Clarke Willmott’s Property Litigation team listened in to report on what was said and the potential implications that could arise from the proposed reforms.
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Peter McHugh shares his thoughts on why it is advisable to consider mediation as an option to resolve disputes, particularly as we prepare to enter a golden age of green energy infrastructure developments.
