Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)

Commercial property

Insights

Where a private landlord/developer of a mixed use residential and commercial scheme is proposing to lease its commercial premises then beware, (under certain circumstances) qualifying tenants of flats have a right of first refusal to purchase that interest.

1 March 2024

Written by

Nicola Sutton

Domicile and the inheritance tax spouse exemption

Wills & probate

Insights

We explore how inheritance tax spouse exemption can be claimed for UK domiciled people married to or in a civil partnership with a non-UK domiciled person.

14 September 2020

Written by

Carol Hawking (previously Cummins)

and

David Maddock

Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and the Groceries Code Adjudicator – What farmers need to know

Agriculture

Insights

The UK’s food supply chain is undergoing significant changes, with the introduction of the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill (the ‘Bill’) and the strengthening of the Groceries Code Adjudicator (‘GCA’).

11 April 2025

Written by

Laura Mackain-Bremner

,

Amy Peacey

and

Paige Skudder

Foreign Wills’ revocation clauses

Wills & probate

Insights

In this article, we give an update on a High Court case we have previously covered concerning the Will of the late Harter Singh Sangha.

23 September 2023

Written by

Paul Davies

Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered

Civil dispute resolution

Insights

Our accredited mediators answer commonly asked questions about the mediation process, including how to choose a mediator and get the most from pre-mediation.

27 September 2022

Helping to keep your divorces out of court

Family law

Insights

With court typically being the last resort to resolve any disputes, we have outlined several of the diverse out of court options, including the introduction of our one couple, one lawyer option to make this sensitive and emotional time as straightforward as possible.

28 March 2025

Written by

Clare Webb

How do I protect my assets for my children?

Family law

Insights

The best way of protecting your assets for your children is to draw up a Will which includes a trust.

4 December 2020

Written by

Caroline Young

and

Georgia Collier

How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney

Private wealth

Insights

Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are vitally important documents: they give someone power to make decisions about your financial affairs, or to make decisions in relation to your personal welfare, after you lose capacity.

19 February 2020

How to prevent Will disputes

Civil dispute resolution

Insights

With more people disputing Wills every year, our specialist Wills solicitors suggest you take legal advice early to avoid financial and familial stress later.

5 April 2024

Written by

Bonita Walters

In the spotlight: Amy Peacey

Commercial contracts and agreements

Insights

In the Spring edition of our Social Housing Newsletter, our spotlight lands on recently promoted Amy Peacey.

6 May 2021

Written by

Amy Peacey

Intestacy and unexpected Inheritance tax bills

Wills & probate

Insights

Our inheritance tax specialists examine the inheritance tax bills some families may face if their loved one died without a Will. Contact an IHT solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for an initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

8 June 2020

Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)

Domicile and the inheritance tax spouse exemption

Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill and the Groceries Code Adjudicator – What farmers need to know

Foreign Wills’ revocation clauses

Guide to effective mediation: your questions answered

Helping to keep your divorces out of court

How do I protect my assets for my children?

How to increase the effectiveness of your lasting power of attorney

How to prevent Will disputes

In the spotlight: Amy Peacey

Intestacy and unexpected Inheritance tax bills

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