The law never stands still, and the way it applies to you and your organisation is constantly evolving. Our people are on top of these developments and can keep you up to date with some of the most interesting aspects of these changes. Check out our articles and updates for our perspective on issues that might affect you.
How long will it take to get compensation? How much compensation will I get? How much is this going to cost me? Only one of these questions can be answered with any certainty at the start of a personal injury claim. Cost. Before you even start the claim process, your solicitor will be able to tell you how much it's going to cost you.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is set to launch a new compliance campaign shortly aimed at those who have disposed of UK residential property and either failed to disclose the disposal, or incorrectly reported the disposal. HMRC are expected to send out 14,000 'nudge' letters to individuals it believes made a taxable residential property disposal in the 2018/19 tax year.
Legal Rights are a distinctive feature of Scots Law designed to protect spouses and children from disinheritance. Recently we have seen an increasing number of queries relating to Legal Rights by those who wish to disinherit their spouses/children for a variety of reasons.
Thinking about your Will is not always at the forefront of your mind when getting married and starting a new chapter of your life but, while it is hoped that the honeymoon period lasts forever, there remain important decisions to be made.
A recent case in England has again highlighted why it is important to record your wishes clearly in your Will to avoid a family dispute - which could end in a costly court battle.