The housing market is subject to fluctuation and in recent years, under scrutiny for being tough on the newer generations due to their difficulty of setting foot on the property ladder. We get in touch with Allan Reece, who is an expert in mortgages; we discuss issues that need to be addressed to improve the […]
“International HNWIs must plan for additional events which do not concern a domestic client, such as pre-arrival planning, or where they plan to leave the UK”, says Joe Cobb an Associate in the Private Capital team at Addleshaw Goddard. “Such clients often have an array of professional advisers and the ability to work with other […]
By Paul Lewis, an accredited specialist in the law of contested wills, trusts estates and probate, Shulmans LLP In light of the recent case whereby an Australian man’s unsent text was accepted by the judge as his official will, Paul Lewis considers the case under English law. In England, the law currently prevents an unsent […]
From a trial lawyer’s standpoint, a practice in professional liability is always intellectually challenging. Speaking with a Partner at Robie & Matthai, Kyle Kveton says: “I rarely, if ever, try the same type of case twice. Representing lawyers in vastly different fields presents an unparalleled opportunity to learn from my clients and to acquire a […]
Criminals are working to out-do authorities on all levels, and one of the most common types of crime is fraud. This is because most of the time it happens right under your nose and before you know it, it's too late. Here Azizur Rahman, Senior Partner at corporate fraud solicitors Rahman Ravelli, talks to Lawyer Monthly about […]
Latest figures estimate that over 130,000 people living in the community aged 65+ have suffered financial abuse at some point since turning 65*. This, it would appear, is only the tip of a largely unreported financial abuse iceberg, according to David Lockwood of Finders International. The UK’s current demographic is providing near perfect conditions for […]
Esther Woodhouse, Associate Member of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives and Probate specialist lawyer at Roythornes said: “The online service is part of wider Government plans to reform the justice system and deliver a modern service to improve the efficiency of the probate application process. “Although I agree with the move to enhance the procedure, […]
DLA Piper has advised hotel owner and operator QHotels Group on its acquisition via joint purchase agreement by China's Cindat Capital Management and UK investment firm Aprirose. The two purchasers will each acquire a 50% stake in the company. The final purchase price was £525 million, making it the largest deal in the UK hotel […]
Paul Davidoff starts this insightful interview by stating: “Where there are trusts involved, in particular offshore trusts or any other foreign elements, there is no substitute for good, clear and comprehensive advice. However, choosing an adviser is a very personal decision, but whatever ‘softer’ qualities you are looking for, making sure the adviser is a […]
Rediscovering something which reminds you of the good old days, is a pastime everyone is guilty of. Some delve deeper than others, and collecting or rekindling love for a classic car is a perfect example of blasting into the past. Some collect for a show piece and others enjoy revamping the old into the new; […]
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