All I want for Christmas….is to see my child

When a relationship breaks down and there is a child or children involved, the courts do not generally intervene unless…

Inheritance Tax Property Valuations – Don’t Dispense With Professional Advice

Residential property often represents the majority of a person's wealth and valuing it for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes is, par…

Home Improvement Contracts and Building works – ‘Good foundations’

During the last year many of us have spent more time at home than ever before due to Covid-19 restrictions.…

Power of Attorney and managed investments – why it pays to get professional help

Since being introduced in 2007 it has become apparent that the Lasting Power of Attorney (Successor to the Enduring Power…

Buying property together and the importance of clearly identifying beneficial ownership

Whether you are partners buying your first home together or investing with family and friends in the purchase of a…

Payment under a construction contract and the right to adjudicate

We continue to receive a number of enquiries from contractors and sub-contractors unaware of their right to adjudicate under a…