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Legal advice privilege and litigation advice privilege are available to ringfence documentation, communication and information in the event of a dispute, whether it is contemplated or ongoing.

Mismanagement of privileged information can mean you are required to disclose the contents of the communication, which could potentially undermine your legal position in a dispute. This note is intended to assist you in understanding the parameters of privilege to ensure you are using it correctly.

For most practice it is still not worth moving GMS or PMS practices into limited companies but what about moving the premises into the ownership of a company which is owned by the partners? We consider the pros and cons of this together with Sebastian Beard of Simpkins Edwards.

PCNs have had the option of incorporating since 2019. Previously we felt that incorporation was worth it for some but not others. However we now think that, given the way that neighborhood agenda is developing, those PCNs who haven't incorporated yet really ought to get on and do it now.

GP practices are under growing pressure to improve the environmental performance of their premises. We explore the funding options available and the key property issues to consider before works begin.

For many healthcare professionals, long working hours and demanding careers mean that personal financial planning often takes a back seat. However, taking time to consider your estate planning can help ensure that more of your wealth passes to your family rather than being lost to unnecessary Inheritance Tax (IHT).

In July the Government announced that it will provide an extra £200million from the Primary Care UMF for GP practices to support improvements in the primary care estate as part of its 10-Year Capital Plan.