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Legal advice: Preparing your business for sale – legal steps to take early to maximise value and reduce risk

Selling a business is a big decision, and not one to be taken lightly. Whether planning for retirement or succession, or an exit strategy, there are a few simple steps that can be taken to ensure...

Legal advice: Top seven things to check when buying a residential property in England

Buying a home is likely to be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. While the process is exciting, it’s also complex, involving lots of legal fine print that can have long-term financial implications...

Legal advice: Interview under caution – what it means, your rights and why silence is strategic

For most of us, the thought of being interviewed under caution at a police station is a scary prospect, and while it will hopefully never happen to you, it’s never a bad thing to be armed with...

Legal advice: Regulating the algorithm – Employment law risks in the age of AI

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the workplace has revolutionised employment practices, particularly in Human Resources (HR) and recruitment. AI is deeply embedded in everyday...

Legal advice: Inheriting a nightmare

Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) is currently charged at 40% on the value of an estate when someone dies. This is subject (if available, if full) to the nil rate band threshold of £325,000...

Legal Advice: Released under investigation or police pre-charge bail?

The delays in the Criminal Justice System are well known. The system running from the start of an investigation by the Police through to a case conclusion in Court is suffering from delays...

Seven simple steps to getting divorced in the UK

Emotions are high, relationships are tense, and you’re facing new challenges every day. The last thing you want is the added pressure of navigating complex legal decisions and negotiations...

Legal advice: The grounds for full custody of a child in the UK

Separating from or divorcing your ex-partner can be a very stressful and emotional time, particularly when the split is not amicable, or there is an ongoing custody battle for your...

Legal advice: As pothole compensation claims rack up, will councils start paying?

Pothole compensation claims doubled between 2022 and 2023, research has found, with the much-hated road defects continuing to cause chaos for Britain’s drivers. The ‘pothole plague...

Legal advice: Changes to the law on sexual harassment

The Worker Protection Act (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 comes into effect on 26th October 2024. This new legislation will introduce a new duty for employers to protect their...

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