Insights from 2021
‘No Jab, No Job?’ – What does the COVID-19 vaccine mean for employers?
by Joel Wish | Feb 10, 2021
As of writing, over 10 million people in the UK have received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. For […]
Shareholder decision-making
by Joel Wish | Feb 4, 2021
The day-to-day management of a company is typically carried out by the appointed directors. These individuals exercise all powers of […]
Families have overpaid £1.2 Billion in Inheritance tax
by Christopher Seddon | Jan 29, 2021
Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate (the property, money and possessions) of someone who’s died. Married couples can, […]
Digital Assets
by Jo Purse | Jan 29, 2021
What happens to my iTunes account when I die? Today’s world is a world that is very much reliant on […]
Test Case for Business Interruption Insurance
by Jonny Holgate | Jan 29, 2021
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has succeeded in its appeal to the Supreme Court in its test case seeking urgent […]
Can I leave my estate to anyone I wish?
by Christopher Seddon | Jan 4, 2021
It used to be a principle of UK law that we were free to leave our estates on our deaths […]
How to witness a will by video
by Joel Wish | Jan 4, 2021
The government has announced legislation reforms, albeit temporary, to allow for wills to be witnessed and executed via video link […]
Contesting a Will on the grounds of ‘knowledge and approval’
by Christopher Seddon | Jan 4, 2021
What is meant by ‘knowledge and approval’ when contesting the validity of a will? For a will to be valid, […]
What’s the point in having a Will if your loved ones can’t find it?
by Jo Purse | Jan 4, 2021
It goes without saying that preparing a Will is crucial in ensuring your wishes are complied with when you die. […]