As a planning lawyer I am involved in both contentious issues (appeal work, judicial reviews) and non-contentious instructions (drafting complex section 106 agreements, advising on permitted development rights, CIL, green belt or heritage issues) and I enjoy this mix of work.
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Someone who has lost the mental capacity to manage their finances may well hold assets – such as investments, property and shares – in different parts of the world. If you’re looking after their affairs, it can be complicated and difficult to get financial institutions in other countries to recognise a Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputy order. Our specialist Court of Protection solicitors can help you by co-ordinating and dealing with these assets.
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Japanese investors bet on Manchester but Whitehall must do the same
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Corporate and commercial law
With Greater Manchester attracting almost £118 million from Japanese businesses over the past year, the government must support regional growth to match international confidence, says the head of one of the city’s major law firms.
Written by
Ed Foulkes
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