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Checklist: 10 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time

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It is crucial to understand the many legal considerations involved with hiring new staff. Whether you’re a first-time employer or have never hired an employee before, there are essential steps to follow.

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Classic cars: No MOT, no problem?

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

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Clock ticking on cohabitation reform, says Clarke Willmott

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“The clock is ticking” on Government plans to reform the legal treatment of cohabiting couples, according to leading family lawyer Caroline Young.

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Common misconceptions of trusts

Private wealth
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The use of Trusts by legal and financial advisers as a way of managing assets on behalf of other people has tried and tested benefits. Trusts are often used in inheritance planning, tax mitigation, lifetime estate planning to name a few.

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Does a Will go out of date?

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While a Will doesn’t expire, it can become outdated if your life changes, so it’s important to review and update it regularly. Here are eight key reasons to consider updating your Will.

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Farm Business Structures Part 1: The perils of not having a written partnership agreement

Agriculture
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Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, providing information on the different options and helping you identify the best option for your farm

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Farm Business Structures Part 5: How do I sell my farming business?

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Tom Potts, from our Corporate team discusses key aspects of agricultural business structuring in a series of articles, in this article he looks at how to sell a farming business

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Fraud and asset recovery

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Where a business or individual has suffered a loss because of a fraud, our specialist fraud and asset tracing team can assist by securing the assets and pursuing a claim in the civil courts.

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Helping you make a Will: which Will suits you?

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Arguably the most important document the average person will sign during their lifetime is a Will; after all, which other document deals with all your assets and decides who will receive them after your death?

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How to obtain a Norwich Pharmacal Order – Key insights

Commercial litigation and disputes
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A Norwich Pharmacal order (NPO) allows a party to obtain information from a third party, typically to help identify a wrongdoer or uncover evidence of misconduct.

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Inquest into the death of Jairus Earl – what next for holders of shotgun certificates?

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The Inquest into Jairus’ death has resulted in the issue of a Report to Prevent Future Deaths (PFD) by the Senior Coroner for Dorset, Rachael Clare Griffin. Her PFD addressed two particular matters of concern.

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