Daniel Bacon reviews Diane Astin’s Housing Law Handbook for New Law Journal
In a book review for New Law Journal, Daniel Bacon, solicitor in our Real Estate Disputes team, examines the sixth edition of Diane Astin’s Housing Law Handbook – which has been updated to include the Renters’ Rights Act. Daniel considers how the handbook can inform practitioners as the sector undergoes such a significant reform, reviewing […]
Frances Murray hosts a webinar on “The Lifespan of Corporate Investigations – Practical & Strategic Considerations” for MBL Seminars
Frances Murray, Partner & Head of Financial Crime, has recorded a webinar for MBL Seminars, “The Lifespan of Corporate Investigations – Practical & Strategic Considerations,” which is now live and available to view on demand. The session covered: The practical and strategic considerations when deciding whether to initiate a corporate investigation in the post-FTPF landscape […]
Shahrzad Atai features in Citywealth’s Leaders List 60-second spotlight interview
Shahrzad Atai, Partner in the Private Client team, featured in Citywealth‘s Leaders List 60-second interview. Shahrzad shared her insights on advising high-net-worth clients with complex international assets, building trust with clients from high-risk jurisdictions, and restructuring a complex corporate deal for a client’s refinancing. She also shared insight into what a day in her role […]
Soma Barzinji writes about the business impact of proposed Home Office settlement reforms in People Management
Soma Barzinji, Senior Associate and Head of Corporate & Private Immigration, has authored an article for People Management in which she explores the business impact of proposed settlement reforms by the Home Office. In her article, Soma details how the reforms would extend the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain from five to ten […]
Neil Russell speaks to Nick Ferrari on LBC about the rise in summer divorces
Neil Russell, Partner and Head of Family, spoke with Nick Ferrari, radio host at LBC, about the reported rise in divorce enquiries that follows the summer holidays. In his interview, Neil explained why the weeks after a family holiday are among the busiest of the year for family lawyers, including how booked holidays and organised […]
Private Client Planning Before Autumn: Wills, LPAs and Succession Decisions to Review
Autumn often brings a renewed sense of focus. After the summer break, many individuals, families and business owners begin to think more carefully about the months ahead, from financial planning and property decisions to longer-term succession. For private clients, this can be an ideal time to review the legal arrangements that protect personal wishes, family […]
Frances Murray comments in Law360 on proposals to increase accountability for online fraud offences
Frances Murray, Head of Financial Crime, was recently featured in Law360 commenting on a proposal raised in a recent Home Office review, Fraud in the Digital Age, that would hold online platforms criminally liable for fraud committed on their sites. Commenting on the proposal, Frances said: “Any new criminal offense would have to be approached […]
Saleem Sheikh comments on transaction taxes in the property market in EPrivateClient
In an article by EPrivateClient exploring what measures the private wealth sector would want from the new UK Government, Senior Partner Saleem Sheikh recommended that, to support the property market, the government should adopt a “more straightforward approach” to transaction taxes to improve market liquidity. According to Saleem, this can make it easier for people […]
Separated Parents and Summer Holidays: Practical Steps to Avoid Disputes
For many families, the school summer holidays are a time to slow down, spend time together and create memories. For separated parents, however, the long break can also bring practical and emotional challenges. Questions about where children will stay, how time will be divided, whether one parent can take a child abroad, and how costs […]
Soma Barzinji features in People Management discussing the Home Office sponsor licence crackdown and what UK businesses need to know
In an article for People Management, Head of Corporate and Private Immigration Soma Barzinji writes about the Home Office’s growing focus on sponsor licence compliance, with more UK employers facing licence suspensions and revocations due to failures such as poor record keeping, underpayment of sponsored workers and inadequate right to work checks. Soma highlights why […]