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Autumn Budget Statement 2024

Key implications for employment law, property law, and estate planning

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How the Employment Rights Bill 2024 impacts employers and businesses

The government’s new Employment Rights Bill outlines significant changes to employment laws, focusing on workers' rights and flexibility.

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Protect vulnerable people from fraud

With the rise of sophisticated digital scams, vulnerable individuals are at greater risk of losing their life savings in a single click or tap.

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) urges families to plan ahead to minimise Inheritance Tax

RIAA Barker Gillette UK, a prominent West End law firm, is urging families to take proactive steps to reduce their inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities.

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Flexible working legislation updates

Key highlights and best practices employers need to know.

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RIAA Barker Gillette (UK) act in major share sale

RIAA Barker Gillette UK successfully represents Russell Ambrose in a major share sale in Eye Hospitals Group Limited.

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Change in divorce law looks set to stop the blame game

No fault divorce is likely to be introduced, but professionals say fair deal on asset sharing means mediation must remain top of the agenda

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Safeguarding’s vital when appointing others to act

Increasing numbers of people are taking advantage of a simplified online process to make a Lasting Power of Attorney, which enables others to manage their affairs if they become unable to do so themselves, but alongside there is a surge in reports of abuse by attorneys. “It’s important to get guidance and set safeguards in place when permitting others to manage your affairs.” says private client specialist, James McMullan who explains how the process works and the ways in which you can protect yourself.

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What lies beneath…

If you’re investing in or developing property, be aware that any mines and minerals beneath the surface could be owned by someone else.

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Can you ever be too young to create a Lasting Power of Attorney?

While most Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are created by older people, mental capacity issues can strike at any age. Anyone can fall foul of an illness or accident which leaves them incapacitated or even in a coma.

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Death and taxes are said to be the two certainties of life…

While we often stop and have a moan about taxes; very little thought is often given to death itself.

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New trade mark rules simplify counterfeit challenges

A branding challenge toppled the golden arches when a small Irish fast food company managed to block the international McDonald's food chain from trademarking the terms Big Mac and Mc throughout Europe.

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