The Financial Ombudsman Service confirms that Intelligent Money Ltd failed to protect its customers
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Financial services litigation
The primary consideration for the FOS was whether Intelligent Money acted with reasonable care, due diligence, and fairness in accepting Mr S’ application to invest with Greyfriars in P6.
Written by
Laura Robinson (née Hazell)
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You, another family member or friend can be authorised by the Court to become a Court of Protection Deputy. There are a number of forms that you must complete and return to the Court. The process of applying to be a Deputy can often be time consuming and confusing, but we can support you through the application process or make the application on your behalf.
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Our Home Sales team has significant experience in dealing with new build developments and all associated matters. We can assist you by preparing comprehensive contract packs for your developments, assisting with your infrastructure agreements and dealing with your outright or shared ownership sales. We will have team members with specialist knowledge in all of these areas.
New precision breeding legislation will put UK at forefront of Agri-Tech revolution
Agriculture
Insights
The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act provides opportunities to grow crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with the aim of increasing production rates and cutting costs for farmers.
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Laura Mackain-Bremner
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Will tougher regulations on water company bosses have any impact?
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Commercial property
Forcing water companies to clean up their act is a hot topic at the moment and the mention of The Water (Special Measures) Bill in the King’s Speech was welcomed as a starting point to making this happen.
Written by
Nicola Sutton
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Restrictive covenants – lessons learnt from Alexander Devine Children’s Trust v Housing Solutions Ltd [2020] UKSC 45
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Restrictive covenants often dictate the use of land and can range from restricting the size and type of the development to, at worst, preventing it entirely.
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Success of Jennifer Lopez divorce will depend on legal preparations
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Family law
As news outlets continue to cover Jennifer Lopez’s high-profile divorce from Ben Affleck, a specialist lawyer says the success of the upcoming process will all depend on the legal preparations put in place by the couple’s legal team before or during the marriage.
Written by
Chris Longbottom
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Advising Trustees, Individuals and Executors on various taxation issues, to include inheritance tax, capital gains tax, income tax and stamp duty land tax, looking both at the UK based implications but can address aspects with offshore elements when these arise.
Strengthened Football Governance Bill will help tackle financial inequalities
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Sport
New legislation to establish an independent football regulator in England could bring reform and accountability to clubs and owners, says Tim Williamson from leading law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.
Written by
Tim Williamson
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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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These are truly global times and many UK businesses have assets and interests overseas or are looking to expand into foreign markets. The current climate also makes the UK an attractive proposition for overseas investors. Clarke Willmott’s corporate and commercial team has extensive experience of international law and provides the highest standard of multi-jurisdiction legal advice to help our clients achieve their goals, wherever in the world they wish to do business.
