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Landed estates

Agriculture
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Our specialist agriculture solicitors have considerable expertise in advising landowners, farmers and rural business owners with significant holdings.

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The Online Safety Act: Introduction of new regulations by Ofcom for service providers

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Commercial contracts and agreements
There has been a lot of discussion over the last year about the Online Safety Bill, particularly for its controversial nature amongst the Big Tech companies. The Bill received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and is now the Online Safety Act.

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Will disputes are on the rise

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Private wealth
Most people prepare a Will to ensure that their family is taken care of when they die. Not many imagine years of legal battles while their loved ones argue over their estate.

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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”).

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Farming families

Agriculture
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Specialist legal advice for the individual needs of farming families and landowners including succession plans, wills, probate, trusts, tax and divorce. Call 0800 652 8025. Offices in Taunton, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester and Southampton.

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Charitable giving

Private wealth
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as part of your overall estate planning enables you to support the causes that are important to you during your lifetime or after your death. For example, you may decide that you want to make regular charitable donations, explore social investment, establish a charitable entity or leave a charitable gift in your Will.

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Right to Manage: FirstPort Property Services Ltd v Settlers Court RTM Company and others

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Qualifying tenants have often sought to push the definition of “premises” to its absolute limit, claiming management rights over as much of the land surrounding a self-contained block as possible.

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COVID-19: Severe restrictions placed on corporate insolvency

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Commercial litigation and disputes
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill has now been published and, if enacted in its present form, it is clear that the proposed restrictions will be wide reaching and will have a great impact on many creditors and debtors.

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Five New Year Resolutions to Protect Your Family Wealth

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Private wealth
Clarke Willmott’s private capital team suggests some strategic resolutions that will help protect your family and its wealth.

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Ground rent and service charge for later living developments

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Historically, the costs of providing communal facilities have been recovered by way of a ground rent and service charge. However, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (the “Act”), will impact significantly.

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Probate delays causing undue stress to families

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Private wealth
Recent figures suggest that the number of probate cases taking over a year to be granted has risen by 134% over the last three years. Expert lawyers say the result is additional stress and financial implications for grieving families.

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