Latest Legal News
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Covid-19: The effect on the Civil Courts
Coronavirus has clearly had a massive effect on the legal sector, particularly when it comes to the operation of the…
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The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and Personal Guarantees
Since the lockdown began in March, many businesses have been impacted in a negative way. Shops have been forced to…
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Legal considerations of the “Bank of Mum and Dad” and other family loans
More and more first-time home buyers are now relying on family members to help them get onto the property ladder…
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Are you a furloughed employee and worried you will be made redundant?
Q: I’ve been on furlough during the lockdown and my employer is now telling me they are making me redundant….
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What you need to know about signing & witnessing your Will
There are a number of strict legal formalities that you must comply with in order for your Will to be…
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Covid-19 & Tenants: the impact of disrepair claims
On 18th May 2020, the Government wrote a letter to all social housing residents in England following on from their…
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Covid-19 & New Relationships: moving in together post-lockdown
This is the second of two articles of steps that families can take, even during Covid 19 restrictions, head off…
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Covid-19 & Divorce or Separation: DO I WAIT UNTIL IT IS OVER?
This the first of two articles advising families on how to deal with potentially difficult situations that may be affecting…
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Covid-19 & Commercial Property Rent: An update for landlords & tenants
In an attempt to protect the UK high street from aggressive debt recovery actions from landlords during the Covid-19 pandemic,…
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Covid-19 & Child Contact: Parents are told not to exploit the lockdown
Separated couples exploiting the Covid-19 lockdown to stop an ex-partner from seeing their child could face court action. Sir Andrew…
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Covid-19 & Job Retention Scheme: the portal is now open & new guidance updates
The Job Retention Scheme went live this morning as promised and there has been some important changes and updates since…
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There’s no time like the present – to enquire about a possible personal injury claim
If you have an injury or illness claim that you’ve been considering enquiring about… Be mindful that personal injury claims…
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Covid-19 & Business Interruption Loans: we can help guarantors
In these difficult times many companies have applied for a business interruption loan from their bank. It’s quite common that…
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Who inherits an estate if someone dies without a Will?
When a person dies and doesn’t leave a Will, their estate will be divided up according to a set of…
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Should I set up a Trust as part of my Estate Planning?
Should I Set Up a Trust as Part of my Estate Planning? Firstly, what is a trust? A trust is…
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One in Five Adults were abused as a child
An analysis conducted by the Office for National Statistics has revealed that a staggering one in five adults were abused…
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Covid-19 & Your Will: Witness signing during social distancing
The current Covid-19 pandemic has had us all recently thinking about our own mortality, and for some the realisation that…
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Covid-19 & Personal Injury Claims: take care during your daily 30 minutes exercise
During the current lockdown, many of us – even those that don’t normally exercise, are finding a way to take…
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Covid-19 & Domestic Abuse: we can help you quickly obtain a Court Protection Order
The BBC reported on 6th April 2020 that the National Domestic Abuse Helpline has seen a 25% increase in calls…
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Covid-19 & Divorce: Can you get divorced during the lockdown
Going through a divorce or separation is a stressful time in normal circumstances. However, we are not in normal circumstances….
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Covid-19 & Managing Your Cash Flow: a guide for businesses
The impact that Covid-19 is having on the running of businesses has become very apparent. This article shall set out…
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Covid-19 & Furloughling Company Directors
So, most directors who actually work in their own company have a special role in that they not only work…
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Covid-19 & Furlough: An update on the Job Retention Scheme
All UK businesses will be able to apply for assistance to support paying part of their employees’ salary for furloughed…
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Legal Update: Reporting Capital Gains Tax on a Property Disposal
The way in which UK residents are required to report residential property disposals is changing in a dramatic fashion. Any…