If you’re an international religious organisation looking to establish a formalised legal charity in the UK, there are several structures you can adopt to carry out your philanthropic activities. You may wish to bring overseas workers to support your endeavours, but it is crucial to establish your charity and obtain your charity number before considering […]
The current financial climate has made getting paid outstanding debts increasingly difficult. Consequently, to put pressure on a debtor, creditors sometimes resort to serving statutory demands, or proceeding with winding-up petitions as a method of debt recovery. A winding up petition is a creditor’s petition to have a company placed into compulsory liquidation by the […]
From 1 January 2025, all UK visas will be digital “e-visas”. All new visas will be issued as e-visas and every visa issued before 31 December 2024 will need to be converted to an e-visa. Having a digital e-visa means that there is no longer a physical document, such as a stamp or vignette in […]
After 14 years of a Conservative government, Labour have now taken up residence in Downing Street. Alongside the change in residence, the Labour party’s manifesto outlines several changes that employers need to be aware of, it they are enacted, subject to consultation. These key reforms are set to be introduced within 100 days and span […]
Why You Should Seek Professional Legal Advice for Your Will Your will is one of the most significant documents you will ever create. It sets out your wishes for your estate after you are gone. To ensure it is properly written and legally valid, it is crucial to use a professional solicitor. DIY wills are […]
Sinead O’Connor’s Estate has asked Donald Trump not to use her famous “Nothing Compares 2 U” recording at his political rallies. Trump has some form in using well known pop and rock songs at his political rallies which on occasion have riled the artists concerned. So, what is the legal position? We must distinguish […]
We are all aware of the problems besetting the NHS in recent years, the massively long waiting lists, shortage of GP’s, shortage of nurses and hospital Doctors and shortage of resources such as MRI machines. We have heard about hospitals failing to meet A&E turnaround targets and elderly patients causing “bed blocking”. We all know […]
A Solicitor’s Perspective on No Fault Divorce After years of campaigning, the “No fault divorce” finally came into effect on 6th April 2022. Was it worth it? How is it going? The answer to the first part is a resounding, yes, it was worth it. Our research suggests the new law it is working. In […]
In a rapidly evolving social landscape, cohabitation has become a prevalent lifestyle choice for many couples. However, when it comes to inheritance tax, cohabitating couples often find themselves in a challenging situation when it comes to writing their wills and making them tax efficient. Inheritance tax laws are typically structured to provide certain benefits and […]
A Sunday Times article by Ali Hussain entitled “Inheritance Tax is Staying but here’s how to avoid it” discussed various useful ways in which to reduce a potential inheritance tax bill. The easiest way to reduce your Estate is to spend it! This can be done either by enjoying the money yourself during your lifetime or […]
