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The UAE’s new civil family law regime

We summarise the UAE's new civil family law regime and what it means to expats wishing to marry or divorce in the UAE.

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Overseas companies with UK property update

"Overseas companies with property interests in the UK must comply with new money laundering legislation." says property partner Ben Marks.

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A guide to the Economic Crime Act 2022

The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 is a newly enacted legislation to bolster the UK’s battle against economic crime.

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Christmas temps – what are the rules?

For many businesses, Christmas is often the busiest time of the year. As a result, employers welcome extra support from temporary staff known as 'Christmas temps'.

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Embarrassing regulation breach for the MoJ

Businesses must ensure they are on the right side of the regulations when it comes to advertising or posting on social media.

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Changes in Family Law in the last 12 months

There have been various developments within family law over the last year or so, but the two which have changed the way that we look at divorce is the introduction of no-fault divorce and the trend towards Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

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Making your wishes clear

Private client partner James McMullan looks at how you can clearly communicate your wishes when giving Power of Attorney.

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How employment law affects your business

Employment partner Karen Cole looks at when the employment relationship starts and how businesses can navigate their journey successfully to its end.

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Pronouns in the workplace

A potential naming minefield for employers relates to gender identity and preferred pronouns.

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Do I need planning permission to make changes to my garden?

With summer just around the corner, many people plan to make changes to their gardens. Some changes might be extensive, including decking, a garden office, fences or a total landscaping overhaul. While you generally won't need permission to plant your favourite flowers, more extensive projects may require planning permission.

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What are your children’s inheritance rights?

When drafting a will, one of the key things you will need to consider is who you want to inherit your estate.

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Dangers of deceit

In the case of Pisante v Logothetis, the Commercial Court ruled that false statements made by the Defendant encouraged the Claimant to make substantial investments in the Defendant’s business. The Court relied on the law of deceit awarding the Claimant significant damages plus the rescission of the contract.

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