Inheritance tax planning and lasting powers of attorney
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A property and finance lasting power of attorney (LPA) confers extensive powers on the attorney to deal with the financial affairs of the person granting the LPA (the donor).
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KVB Consultants v. Jacob Hopkins McKenzie: A warning shot for principal firms
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Financial services litigation
The Court of Appeal in KVB Consultants Ltd and others v Jacob Hopkins McKenzie Ltd and others has upheld a High Court decision that principal firms cannot exclude liability for their appointed representatives through drafting contracts which are detached from factual reality.
Written by
Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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Lawyers welcome compensation scheme for victims of pension mis-selling scandal, but many steelworkers to be left behind
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Lawyers working to help victims of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) scandal have welcomed news of a £71 million compensation scheme for those affected, but are asking whether the proposals go far enough.
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Leasehold and Commonhold Reform: Is the end in sight for clarification on reform?
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Property litigation
After a much-anticipated wait, we have finally received an indication of the likely timetable in relation to the remaining provisions under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (“LAFRA”).
Written by
Alana Holden
and
Lynn James
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Meg is a Chartered Legal Executive in the Financial Services Litigation Team based in the Bristol office. Meg uses her experience to deliver practical and commercial solutions for clients whilst providing the highest level of client service.
Meningitis Now’s ‘No Plan B for MenB’ campaign gains support from legal experts
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Medical negligence
Clarke Willmott’s national medical negligence team has partnered with charity Meningitis Now to support an important new campaign which calls for the MenB vaccine to be given to those most at risk of disease.
Written by
Kerry Fifield
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When developing mixed use premises it is important to plan ahead especially where a developer intends to dispose of the freehold of the whole building or grant a long lease of the commercial parts as an investment.
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Our specialist team of probate solicitors, qualified tax advisors, estate practitioners and trust administrators can advise you on the many complex questions that may arise when dealing with a person’s estate following their death.
Recoverability of litigation costs via service charge provisions: Can landlords litigate at lessees’ expense?
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Property litigation
The Court of Appeal decision for the above case provides further guidance on whether legal and professional costs can be recovered through a service charge.
Written by
Kary Withers
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Residential Land Market Update – The outlook for 2025
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Housebuilder
Billy Poulter, partner in our Manchester Housebuilder division, specialises in residential development for UK housebuilders and gives some insight into the residential land market and provided some thoughts on the outlook for 2025.
Written by
Billy Poulter
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Update on contracting authorities co-operating together
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An Advocate General’s opinion in ISE v Stadt Koln Case C-796/18 has provided guidance on the circumstances in which contracting authorities can co-operate with other contracting authorities without needing to procure the arrangement.
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