21 September 2021
Family wealth planning is frequently undertaken against a background of positive planning, often when the second generation is younger, and the family small and without complications. Over time this can change and lead to unintended adverse consequences for Trust structures if the family enters into a major dispute. Families and practitioners can learn from some of these issues, as Highvern's Richard Joynt and Forsters' Alex Tamosius outline.
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20 September 2021
Last year, we wrote about the High Court’s decision in the case of Dodika Limited & Others v. United Luck Group Holdings Limited. The Court of Appeal has since reversed the High Court’s ruling, creating (arguably) a more commercial approach, but one which may lead to more extensive negotiation and complex drafting of limitation clauses.
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20 September 2021
Regulations taking effect on 1 October 2021 (and set to last until 31 March 2022) will replace the current restrictions creditors face in winding up debtor companies.
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16 September 2021
Prompted by the high-profile collapses of the likes of BHS and Carillion, which left their employees facing severely diminished retirement funds due to pension scheme deficits of £275 million and £580 million respectively, the Government has proposed radical changes through the Pension Schemes Act 2021 (the “PSA”).
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9 September 2021
In recognition of Disability Awareness Day on 12th September, we thought it a pertinent time to shine a spotlight on the current disability-related employment law hot topics.
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8 September 2021
The delivery of new homes across England and Wales is clear to see, and the demand for new deliverable sites remains highly competitive. In this article we explore the commercial drivers behind development and the importance of accommodating evolving policy, market forces and public funding and delivery requirements. We also consider the preliminary stages of a development project and the overarching considerations for a successful Development Agreement.
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1 September 2021
The Building Safety Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the Commons on 5 July 2021, some four years after the Grenfell Tower disaster.
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13 August 2021
Whilst the world of sustainability can seem overwhelming, these five key considerations should begin to show that small changes in outlook and focus can make an impact.
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13 August 2021
In disputes between parents about children (e.g. where their children should live or how much time they should spend with each parent), clients frequently come to us with evidence they have gathered. In an age where our smartphones are never far from reach, this can take many forms: screenshots, videos (taken secretly or with the participants' knowledge), voice notes, voice recordings, social media posts, appearances on “FindmyPhone”, and so on and so forth.
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12 August 2021
The government is keen to encourage funds to be set up in the UK, rather than, for example, Luxembourg and by publishing details of a new tax regime for asset holding companies last month, is demonstrating that it is prepared to change the UK tax legislation to allow this to happen.
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