Insights
INCREASE IN PROBATE REGISTRY FEES – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
UPDATE – The MOJ have on the 21st April 2017, scrapped the proposed increase in probate fees. Whether this remains the case after the election is stil …
FIRST CASE UNDER THE INHERITANCE (PROVISION FOR FAMILY AND DEPENDANTS) ACT 1975 (IPFDA) TO REACH THE HIGHEST COURT
In March 2017 the Supreme Court handed down judgment in Ilott v The Blue Cross and Others in the first case under the Inheritance (Provision for Famil …
SOCIAL MEDIA AND DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR AIM COMPANIES
“Inside AIM” have published a recent article that examines the interaction of social media with disclosure obligations under the AIM rules. An AIM co …
ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT SCHEME RELIEF REQUIREMENTS
The case of Abingdon Health Limited v HMRC involved the First-tier Tribunal considering the requirements for qualifying for relief under the enterpris …
MEDIATION: AN ATTRACTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO COURT IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Mediation has become a popular form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in recent years. In many cases, it provides a mechanism for parties to avo …
PEOPLE WITH SIGNIFICANT CONTROL
The ‘People with Significant Control’ (PSC) register was introduced on 6 April 2016 and imposes obligations on most companies, Limited Liability Partn …
WARRANTIES IN SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The case of Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd v Sumitomo Co Corp was decided by way of summary judgement. It held that when a …
TRADEMARKS POST BREXIT
Following the Brexit vote it is uncertain what arrangements are to be made to ensure that EU trademarks continue to provide protection in the UK. One …
UBER RIDES INTO WORKER TERRITORY
An Employment Tribunal panel has held that Uber drivers fell within the definition of a ‘worker’ and were entitled to the national minimum wage, holid …
EMPLOYMENT LAW CHANGES – AUTUMN 2016
Apprenticeships From April 2017, all large employers will be required to pay an apprenticeship levy set at 0.5% of the employer’s paybill. The money g …
BUSTING THE EU EMPLOYMENT LAW MYTHS
Myth: leaving the EU after 43 years will bring an end to statutory holiday and sick pay Entitlement to annual leave is set out in the Working Time Reg …
REASONS TO MAKE OR REVIEW YOUR WILL.
Careful preparation for end of life is required to provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones, that your wishes will be respected after yo …