The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning

Civil dispute resolution

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For businesses and high net worth or public individuals bringing or defending defamation litigation it is important to use the various tools available to bring cases to a conclusion as quickly and cheaply as possible.

10 July 2024

Written by

John Flint

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Commercial contracts and agreements

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Heads of term can be problematic, particularly where discussions stall or the parties fail to enter into the main contract. In this article we set out the most common issues which arise in relation to heads of terms.

19 March 2024

Written by

Amy Peacey

Unlawful eviction and harassment – think before you act!

Property litigation

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Landlords sometimes overlook the proper eviction procedures for removing an occupier from their property, putting them at risk of unintentionally committing a criminal and/or civil offence related to unlawful eviction and/or harassment.

24 October 2023

What is ESG & ESG investing?

Banking and financial services

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Read about the FCA’s position on ESG investments and potential ESG-related disputes that may arise as legal obligation increases in this area.

4 May 2023

Written by

Meg Perris

Who can consent to a deprivation of liberty for children and young persons?

Court of Protection

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It is increasingly easier for practitioners to spot a deprivation of liberty when a person is over 18 – but perhaps not so simple when considering whether a child, or young person is deprived of their liberty.

23 February 2018

Wills, inheritance tax and adult children living at home

Wills & probate

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We consider the inheritance tax implications for adult children still living at home. Need advice? Call 0800 652 8025 for a free initial consultation. Award winning national firm based in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

13 February 2019

Written by

David Maddock

An MOT for your Will?

Wills & probate

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Our lives and finances are not static so we should not expect our Will to cater for our changed circumstances without alterations being made to it.

21 September 2020

Changing from a commercial lease to a residential lease

Property litigation

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The case of Zash Properties Ltd v Mayworth Ltd and Landau Consulting & Investments Ltd provides useful guidance for landlords on their legal rights where a tenant seeks to undertake such a conversion without consent.

6 May 2021

Written by

Kary Withers

and

Henry Russell

Classic cars: No MOT, no problem?

Commercial litigation and disputes

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David Stedman, a lawyer specialising in classic car disputes, looks at how useful MOTs are when purchasing a classic car.

17 January 2025

Written by

David Stedman

Death, tax and ISAs

Wills & probate

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Our specialists explain when inheritance tax is payable on ISAs and when it can be avoided.

1 September 2019

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

Emma Pope (née Wiscombe)

Deeds of Variation and saving tax

Private wealth

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Clarke Willmott shows how a deed of variation can be used to by the beneficiary to make tax savings.

17 November 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

The winner takes it all in Defamation – Litigation strategy and the art of winning

Understanding the significance of heads of terms in commercial agreements

Unlawful eviction and harassment – think before you act!

What is ESG & ESG investing?

Who can consent to a deprivation of liberty for children and young persons?

Wills, inheritance tax and adult children living at home

An MOT for your Will?

Classic cars: No MOT, no problem?

Death, tax and ISAs

Deeds of Variation and saving tax

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