What is a Debenture?
A Debenture is essentially an agreement by a company to pay to the lender any money owing on the terms on which the company has already agreed under the charges
Do I Have Permission To Take My Child Abroad? What You Need To Know.
With the school holidays now upon us many of you will be thinking about your next family getaway. However have you considered whether you have permission to take your child
Equal Civil Partnership
A campaign to overturn a ban on heterosexual couples being allowed to enter into civil partnership has unanimously been ruled by the Supreme Court as being incompatible with the European
You need to take Independent Legal Advice …what at this late stage!
Being told to get Independent Legal Advice is often an unwelcome surprise at the last minute in a deal, it is a condition and often involves third parties, who are
You say “Lease”, I say “Licence”, let’s call the whole thing off
Exactly what you call a document does not matter as much as its substance and what has happened in practice. The trademark features of a lease are: •Exclusive possession. •For
Court of Protection Applications
With the ever increasing longevity of the UK population, the question of ageing and quality of life are becoming increasingly fundamental to people’s way of thinking. Some of us may
Make hay while the sun shines : Write a Will today
“We all work hard to build up our assets during our lifetime, not only to provide for a more comfortable life in our later years, but also to provide our
Divorce – How to protect your assets
If you’re getting a divorce or ending a civil partnership, you will need to ensure your rights and assets are protected. In some cases, you may have to act quickly
86 Courts and Tribunals are scheduled for closure
In a not entirely welcomed decision, HM Courts and Tribunal Service has confirmed the closure of 19% of court buildings around England and Wales. All of these Courts were already
Residential Nil Rate Band – Inheritance Tax Relief Increase
Within the Summer Budget 2015 was the announcement that the government was introducing an additional ‘nil rate band’. The nil rate band, currently at £325,000, is the amount that an
What impact does the decision in Sharland and Gohil have on divorce cases?
The recent judgments in these cases send a clear message to those of you embroiled in matrimonial proceedings that financial disclosure must be full, frank and honest and if its
Promotion of Vashti Norman
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Vashti Norman, Head of our Personal Injury Small Claims and Fast Track Department, to the position of Associate with immediate effect. Congratulations