Is that ‘off the record’? How effective are “Without Prejudice” Letters
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The recent case of Meaker v Cyxtera Technology UK Ltd, has shown how a dismissal can be effective, even if it is communicated via a “without prejudice” letter.
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It’s not just a load of ‘Wagatha’ – What directors can learn from celebrity defamation cases
Civil dispute resolution
Insights
If the ‘Wagatha’ carousel has any lessons for directors in particular, it’s that protecting commercial reputations requires skilled litigators to navigate high-profile cases.
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John Flint
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James specialises in all types of residential property sales and purchases and mortgages both locally and nationwide as well as agricultural sales and purchases.
Kathryn is a senior associate in the Employment team based in our Taunton office. She is a personable, conscientious and commercially savvy lawyer who goes the extra mile for her clients, offering pragmatic, timely advice and support.
Key changes following draft clauses in the Social Housing (Regeneration) Bill
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The Charter for Social Housing Residents set out a number of proposals in relation to safety, improving the tenant experience and developing the landlord regulation regime.
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makes your estate/portfolio management much more straightforward. An official copy of the register states the rights which benefit the land within the title. It also the burdens/liabilities which may be attached to the land. Once all this is evident on the public record, there is greater protection to owners against any claims against their land.
Landmark inheritance tax ruling could save households six-figure sums
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Private wealth
A landmark tribunal ruling has provided relief to families who engaged in historic ‘home loan’ inheritance tax schemes, potentially saving them thousands from death duty bills, says private client partner Paul Davies.
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Paul Davies
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We know that COVID-19 has led to an intensified use of green spaces. Whilst public rights of way were largely able to cope with the increased footfall in the first lockdown, the onset of winter weather has caused many to deteriorate.
A recent Court of Protection judgment gives guidance over the interpretation that should be applied to certain provisions in Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and helps to clarify what clients can and cannot include within these vital documents.
