Starting a family through donor conception can be tremendously exciting, but it’s a big decision that could have far-reaching implications for both the parent(s) and the child. Donor conception is a particularly complex area of family law so it’s important to get specialist advice before getting too far down the line.
On 29 April 2021 the Fire Safety Bill – the subject of much debate and commentary – received Royal Assent. It is a short piece of legislation: it contains just four sections and amends the current Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO).
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Fixed term contracts – keys considerations & points in practice
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Many employers use fixed term contracts to engage employees for a defined period, and in certain industries, such as within professional sport or further education, the use of fixed term contracts is very prevalent – often reflecting the playing season or academic year.
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Further expansion in Clarke Willmott’s Taunton real estate team
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Clarke Willmott has recruited another senior lawyer to its Taunton real estate team – cementing its position as the largest commercial property practice in the area.
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Giving land and property to charity need not be taxing
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Charities
Gifts of property or land to charities can burden people with a hefty tax bill if they are not administered properly, Jacqui Lazare, a senior associate lawyer has warned.
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Jacqui Lazare
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High volumes of pension transfer complaints against IFA S&M Hughes
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Many complaints against S&M Hughes who advised steel workers to transfer BS pensions to personal pensions. Call 0800 422 0221to speak to a pension transfer solicitor.
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HMV reinvention points the way forward for bricks and mortar retail
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Retail & leisure
HMV’s reinvention under new ownership shows that traditional “bricks and mortar” stores have a bright – albeit different – future on the UK high street, according to our leading retail lawyer, Amanda French.
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Amanda French
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ISG going into administration has sent shockwaves through the construction industry. It is estimated that ISG owes £70 million to suppliers in unpaid debts and concerns have been raised about existing projects and the potential impact it has for continuing development and costs.
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