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Nearly 8 years after the Manchester Arena Bombing, the long-awaited Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2024 (“Martyn’s Law”) received royal assent on 3 April 2025.
Written by
Tim Williamson
and
Sam Harkness
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Oliver Pugh case highlights need for cross-border child protection
Family law
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The case of three-year-old Oliver Pugh, reportedly abducted by his mother from Spain, shows why parents with cross-border ties would be wise to take legal steps to protect their children and prevent custody disputes abroad, says family lawyer Paula Mansfield.
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Many consider that inheritances ought to be ring-fenced on divorce for the party to whom it has been left but the law is not that straightforward. However, there are steps which can be taken to minimise the risk of inherited assets being “invaded” in the event of a divorce.
A recent case in the Technology and Construction Court has shed some very welcome light on a fairly obscure part of the Construction Act relating to the correct timing for issuing Pay Less Notices.
Written by
Mark Christie
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Alfie is a Solicitor in the firm’s Commercial Property group. He has built up a diverse range of experience across several key client sectors including real estate investment, retail & leisure and charities
Laura is a Solicitor based in our Taunton office in the estate administration team and has experience of dealing with estates with agricultural and business assets and applying for the necessary inheritance tax reliefs.
