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New transparency legislation to keep companies squeaky clean

Company directors, people with significant control of a company and anyone who files on behalf of a company must ensure they comply with new transparency rules from March 2024.

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Employers need to support couples during relationship breakups

Family Christmases are often followed by the news of unhappy couples calling it quits in January, leading to so-called "Divorce Day", as family lawyers receive numerous enquiries when they reopen after the Christmas break.

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National Conveyancing Week 2024

RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) LLP is proud to be associated with a brand-new initiative to improve the experience of home movers and professionals involved in the home moving process.

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Chancellor’s autumn statement ended with a flourish

Hunt closed his speech by pulling a two per cent cut to the national insurance rate for employees from his exchequer hat; however, the Chancellor remained silent on IHT.

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When dealmakers bite down on a MAC clause

Court ruling highlights the challenge for buyers if a deal turns sour. Any MAC clause needs to be well drafted, so it is unambiguous.

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Managing the menopause at work

Wednesday, 18 October, is World Menopause Day.

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Locking down the legalities when planning ahead

NHS workers fighting Covid-19, together with older people and the vulnerable are behind a spike in the demand for new wills over recent weeks according to the Law Society.

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NDAs: Making yours watertight?

Recent scandals serve as a reminder that NDAs may not always be enforceable – even in circumstances when all contractual elements are present to create legal obligations.

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Lockdown family breakdown toolkit

The Coronavirus lockdown is redefining lifestyles and the boundaries of our interactions; a situation that can challenge even the strongest bonds.

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Suspension of rent because of a lockdown

Often business people are somewhat disinterested in the content of a lease of commercial premises, but the lockdown measures resulting from the Coronavirus have prompted varied questions that are likely to leave a long-term print on the wording of leases.

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Make your will the top of your list

We recommend you review and/or update your will on any major life-changing event. This could be anything from a birth, marriage, death, divorce, or even receiving a windfall such as a lottery win or inheritance.

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Relying on legal advice can provide a defence

Taking legal advice and honestly relying on it can stand as a defence to claims where a defendant’s necessary belief must be demonstrated for the claim to be successful.

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