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SDLT Payable on Renewal Leases: What You Need to Know
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a key consideration in any property transaction, including lease arrangements. While the rules around SDLT are generally …
Contentious Probate
Disputes between family members over the estate of a deceased seem to be increasing . A claim under the Inheritance ( Provision for Family Depen …
Neighbour Disputes
Neighbour disputes can take a variety of forms for example : Noise Disputes over a boundary or fence Parking Trees right to light issues Breach of Pla …
The importance of drafting your will properly
When it comes to planning for the future, creating a well-drafted will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and …
Electronic Signatures
Electronic signatures are used extensively on all manner of legal documents. However where the functionality of the leading platforms (such as Docusig …
Inheritance tax business and agricultural reliefs will be capped at a total of £1 million from April 2026.
Major changes have been made by the Chancellor in the recent budget which impact the way in which farms and businesses can be passed to the next gener …
Understanding Shareholder Rights
Understanding your rights as a shareholder is crucial. Shareholders, as owners of a company, have specific rights that protect their interests and ens …
Navigating GDPR: Essential Compliance Tips for Businesses
In the digital age, data protection is paramount, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) remains a cornerstone of privacy law in the UK. As …
RHW Solicitors LLP – Wills
Please note that following the closure of RHW Solicitors LLP the wills held by them were transferred to us. If RHW was holding your will and/or any r …
Litigation – Fixed Recoverable Costs
In October 2023 the Fixed Recoverable Costs ( FRC) regime was extended to try and give clarity over the costs that a winning party can recover from a …
The Role of the Disclosure Letter in Qualifying Warranties in a sale agreement
In the context of business sales, either by way of the sale of shares or purchase of assets typically from a limited company, the disclosure letter pl …
Understanding Indemnity Clauses: Scope and Recovery of Losses vs. Breach of Contract
Introduction Indemnity clauses play a crucial role in defining and allocating risks between parties to a contract. These clauses provide a unique appr …