‘Snouts in the Trough’ – Trustees, Executors and the Self-Dealing Rule
In a not unusual scenario, the deceased – say the mother of three adult children, equal 1/3 residuary beneficiaries under her will – dies having appointed one of them, a son, as the executor. He was already living with his mother and wants to retain the house, so he sells it (as executor) to himself […]
John Midgley features in Solicitor’s Journal
John Midgley, Property Disputes Partner, was quoted in Solicitors Journal on the case of A1 Properties v Tudor Studios, where the Supreme Court rejected the appeal by A1 Properties, the intermediate landlord, which argued that the absence of an RTM claim notice invalidated the transfer of management rights. “This decision provides clarity and will be […]
Leon Golstein features in The Sunday Times
Partner and Co-head of the Property Disputes team, Leon Golstein, was featured in The Sunday Times responding to a reader’s question about whether they should and how to properly purchase a property that didn’t get building control approval for previous renovations. “Before buying the bungalow, you should have your surveyor formally confirm that the property […]
Cara Ramprakash features in Yahoo! News
Cara Ramprakash, Solicitor in the Family Team, was quoted in Yahoo! News, analysing the split of Love Island’s Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague and how they should deal with media speculation, childcare and the division of their assets. “Having had experience of living in the public eye, it is assumed that they both will have […]
Alexandra Bonner features in HR Magazine
Alexandra Bonner, partner in the Employment team, featured in HR Magazine offering advice for companies on how to avoid unintentional discrimination during the hiring process. “In limited circumstances, an employer may be able to defend recruiting a particular person in circumstances where it would otherwise be directly discriminatory…That is where there is an occupational requirement […]
Kate Ryan Features in The Independent
Kate Ryan, a partner in the Family team, was featured in The Independent, both in the print and online editions, in an article that examines the recent trend of people choosing to marry themselves and the legal implications of such a decision. To read Kate’s comments in their entirety, visit: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/sologamy-marry-yourself-single-solo-autogamy-b2593408.html
Tax update: Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) reforms to be introduced from 6 April 2025
On 29 July 2024 the Government released further information regarding its proposals for reform to the IHT regime, specifically the regime that applies to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals. Whilst we wait for further details of the proposed reforms in the Autumn Budget (set for 30 October 2024) the Government has now issued draft […]
The Rise of Divorce Parties – Is This a Celebration Too Far?
There was a time – even as recently as thirty years ago – when divorce in this country was considered a taboo. Couples would be tight lipped behind closed doors about the ending of their relationship. Some would even remain in the unhappy and unhealthy relationship, rather than be ostracised by society. Changing societal attitudes […]
Navigating the Legal Maze for Relocation as a Separating Parent
Relocating with children following a separation or divorce can be highly complex as well as an emotional process. When parents are seeking to relocate within the UK or abroad with their child(ren), an application seeking the court’s permission to do so is referred to as ‘’leave to remove.’’ In this piece, I look at applications […]
Summer holidays and Child Arrangement Orders: When things do not go according to plan!
Where parents have an existing Child Arrangements Order (“Order”) setting out the arrangements for when the children are to spend time with each parent, this will and should always include holiday periods. Naturally, summer holidays are a crucial period to consider. This is a long period of time for children who are in school to be […]