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Commercial contracts: what to look out for

Contract law is increasingly regulated by statute and European law. The average business is now left with is a myriad of confusing and contradictory rules determining how and to what...

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Midwifery units vs. hospital care

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published updated guidance advising that, for pregnant women who are classified as low-risk and are likely to have a straightforward birth, midwife-led...

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How to make divorce easier for your children

Divorce can create anxiety, worry, upset and frustration. It’s difficult enough as an adult to deal with such things but what must it be like for a child? Our team...

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Have you thought about your lasting legacy?

Writing a Will is something we all need to do. The process of writing it helps us to think about what we want to happen when we die and who...

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Claims against DIY Executors triple in 2013

The High Court has released disturbing figures which highlight the huge increase in claims for mishandling a deceased’s estate. Information provided by the Chancery Division, states that a staggering 368...

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Why is it important to think about estate planning?

We all know that having a Will is important and everyone needs to have one. It not only sets out your wishes after your death. It also helps you to...

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HMRC considers splitting Inheritance Tax nil-rate band across trusts

It has come to light that HMRC has amended its proposal to split an individual’s inheritance tax (IHT) nil-rate band (NRB) across trusts. The revised plans, which could come into...

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How to choose the right conveyancing solicitor

Let’s be honest, buying a house is a pretty daunting prospect. It’s a huge financial commitment and will easily be the biggest purchase that most of us will make in...

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Can medical negligence lead to amputation?

Amputation is a life-changing injury and one that involves a considerable period of readjustment. There are several factors which can lead to the loss or amputation of a limb, one...

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Beware: the case against DIY Wills

We’re often asked by clients whether they can write a Will themselves. The answer is yes, of course, as long as you’re aware of the risks involved in venturing down...

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Case study: £83,000 compensation for gallbladder surgery claim

Keyhole surgery to remove your gallbladder, known as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is one of the UK’s most commonly performed operations. Many people who undergo this surgery do so because of complications...

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Couples to consider family mediation before court

Couples now have to consider family mediation before they are able to legally separate, under new laws announced in April 2014. The reforms have come as a result of the...