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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 …
Inheritance Tax
Countless families grappling with substantial Inheritance Tax obligations following seven year rule misunderstanding. Thousands of families have been …
Contentious Probate: Causes and Protection
In recent years there has been a significant growth in challenges to Wills or entitlements to grants of representation. This trend of increasing …
Common Areas of Dispute with Builders and How to Avoid Them
Building projects can be a stressful and complicated process, and disputes with builders are unfortunately all too common. Whether you’re embarking on …
Does my business need a new set of terms and conditions for its customers?
As a business owner, you may be wondering if it’s time to update your terms and conditions for customers. The short answer is that it depends on your …