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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Landlords told flexibility is key to recovery in property sector
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Commercial litigation and disputes
The impact of COVID-19 on landlord and tenant relationships was under the spotlight at the first in our new series of property webinars drawing on the expertise of specialists from our property litigation, restructuring and insolvency, and commercial property teams.
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Last chance saloon for steelworkers to claim compensation
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Scunthorpe, Middlesbrough and Teeside steelworkers affected by the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) scandal are being encouraged to come forward and claim compensation before time runs out.
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Laura has experience dealing with all aspects of family law issues arising upon the breakdown of relationships, including complex financial settlements and regarding the arrangements for children following separation.
Laura is a Partner in our first tier Property Litigation team specialising in commercial property portfolio management and real property disputes for a variety of national property investors and retailers.