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Jo Edwards discusses no-fault divorce on BBC Radio 4

Head of Family, Jo Edwards appeared on BBC Radio 4’s iPM radio show hosted by Luke Jones.

Fiona Smith discusses lasting powers of attorney on BBC Radio 5

Private Wealth partner, Fiona Smith discussed lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) on BBC Radio 5’s Afternoon Edition.

A flea in the experts’ ear

A recent judgement in the TCC (Imperial Chemical Industries Limited v Merit Merrell Technology Limited) contains some strident criticism of the experts giving evidence in the trial.  In addition, although the Judge (Fraser J) reserves his most direct criticism for the experts, he was clearly unimpressed with the lawyers who had instructed them.  There are therefore lessons both for experts and

Jonathan Lyness writes for Attitude and Qweerist on civil partnerships and the lack of rights for cohabiting couples in the context of the LGBT community

Soon-to-be-qualified lawyer in the Family team, Jonathan Lyness wrote alongside Gary Yan, a partner at Coote Family Law in Melbourne, on a number of family law issues relating to same-sex couples.

Jo Edwards quoted in the Sunday Times on the rise of financial applications on divorce being resolved privately

The Sunday Times published a feature entitled “It's over : splitting spouses ‘go private’ to speed up divorce”.

Offshore income gains and protected trusts: a survey for trustees

The recent changes to the taxation of trusts settled by non-UK domiciled individuals have given rise to a potentially adverse tax consequence for trusts which invest in funds that give rise to offshore income gains (OIGs).

Jo Edwards discusses no-fault divorce on BBC Radio 4, ABC Radio Sydney and in The Mirror

Head of Family and past Resolution chair, Jo Edwards, was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 by Clive Coleman and ABC Radio Sydney by Josh Szeps about the recent Supreme Court decision in Owens v Owens, highlighting the calls for no-fault divorce.

The Mirror also published a comment piece by Jo.

Jo Edwards quoted in The Times on latest spousal maintenance ruling

On 18 July, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Mills v Mills.

Ben Barrison writes for Estates Gazette on company voluntary arrangements

In a recent article for Estates Gazette, Ben Barrison, Property Litigation partner, and Rahul Varma of Selborne Chambers consider the impact of company voluntary arrangements on landlords and the steps they can take to protect themselves.

Lasting powers of attorney: Fiona Smith comments in The Times

Private Client partner, Fiona Smith, provided comment for an article discussing lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) in The Times.