Technology pervades every area of modern life. Its impact ranges from head-line grabbing news about IT surveillance by international bodies such as NSA to more mundane concerns such as the security of on-line transactions, employees getting caught making inappropriate comments on Twitter and YouTube and massive IT disputes.
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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Joint Social Housing heads announced at Clarke Willmott
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Vicky Kells, Partner, who leads the Social Housing Finance team, and Lindsay Felstead, Partner, who leads the Housing Management team will jointly lead the sector nationally.
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Julia and Cat made the decision to raise funds and awareness for Alice’s Arc, a children’s cancer charity dedicated to funding research into finding a cure and less harsh treatments for Rhabdomyosarcoma.
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Kirill leads corporate transactions in a practical, commercial manner to ensure that clients receive pragmatic advice and deals complete in a timely efficient manner.
Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 – Is this the end of security of tenure?
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Property litigation
If you require further information on the changes to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, get in touch online or call 0800 652 8025 to speak to one of our solicitors.
Written by
Alana Holden
and
Graham McIntyre
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Law change to allow some bereaved partners to receive compensation
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The reform to the Fatal Accidents Act will soon include cohabitees as those who are entitled to claim for bereavement damages. This change will come into effect on the 6 October 2020.
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Lawyers welcome new funding for social housing retrofit
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Banking and financial services
Specialist social housing lawyers have welcomed news that the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and two major UK banks have plans to release £1bn of funding to accelerate social housing retrofit in the UK.
Written by
Bethan Evans
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