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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Life interest trusts for unmarried couples

Thursday, 14 September 2023

A life interest trust is a legal arrangement that allows an individual, known as the 'life tenant', to benefit from the income or use of specified assets, for their lifetime or until a specified event.

Life interest trusts for unmarried couples
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

The case of the 'influential' daughter… Jones v Jones

Thursday, 14 September 2023

In a recent court case, the family of the late Daphne Jones found themselves entangled in a dispute over her will, which left all her property to one of her four daughters, Ceri Jones.

The case of the 'influential' daughter… Jones v Jones
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Articles & Blogs Conveyancing

First Time Seller? Easy steps to make sure you are ready to sell

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Have you lived in your home for years and are currently thinking of moving? Are you wondering how has the process changed? What do I need to do?

First Time Seller? Easy steps to make sure you are ready to sell
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Articles & Blogs Corporate

The First U.S. Restriction of Outbound Investment in Unlisted Chinese Tech Companies: What Does It Mean for UK Institutions Investing in U.S.-Managed Funds?

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

U.S. private equity and venture capital funds will soon be prohibited from investing in unlisted Chinese companies active in any of three sectors relevant to the military

The First U.S. Restriction of Outbound Investment in Chinese Private Companies: What Does It Mean for UK Institutions Investing in U.S.-Managed Funds?
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Articles & Blogs Technology & Startups

Legal advice for airlines on Digital Transformation and IT outsourcing projects

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Mitigate risks when migrating to a new passenger services system (PSS) and procuring new IT solutions and technologies

Legal advice for airline on digital transformation and IT outsourcing projects
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

A 'back to school' bulletin for our academy and maintained school clients

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

The DfE published some revised statutory guidance and advice in recent weeks which came into effect on 1 September 2023

A 'Back to School' bulletin for our academies and maintained school clients
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Articles & Blogs

RAAC - what should we do for our buildings?

Thursday, 04 May 2023

There has been widespread publicity this weekend about the risks posed by 'reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete', known as RAAC.

RAAC - what should we do for our buildings?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

Vicarious liability - a change in approach?

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

In reaching its judgment in a recent case the Supreme Court has provided clarity on the limits of vicarious liability

Vicarious liability - a change in approach?
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Articles & Blogs Charities

The Charities Act 2022 from a property perspective - what are the key changes?

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

The Charities Act 2022 (the Act) is currently being enacted in stages. The Act aims to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy so it should save charities both time and money.

The Charities Act 2022 from a property perspective - what are the key changes?
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Final pay control charges - what you need to know

Monday, 11 September 2023

Final pay control charges can catch practices unaware and can often involve significant liability. It is important for practices to understand the issues surrounding these charges and when they might be triggered.

Final pay control charges - what you need to know
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Common lease clauses - disposals of a tenant's leasehold interest

Monday, 11 September 2023

Leases often permit Tenants to 'dispose' of their interest in the lease in specified circumstances and under certain conditions. These clauses are commonly known as 'alienation' provisions.

Common lease clauses - disposals of a tenant's leasehold interest
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Should new GPs be concerned about the risks of becoming a partner?

Monday, 11 September 2023

Healthcare lawyer and Partner at VWV, Oliver Pool, explains that while it depends on the practice, the risk run by most GP partners is really very low.

Should new GPs be concerned about the risks of becoming a partner?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

TUPE transfers - timing and geographical considerations

Friday, 08 September 2023

A recent case offers useful guidance to employers in respect of the timing of TUPE transfers in the context of a series of transactions, as well as in respect of geographical considerations where a business operates internationally.

TUPE transfers - timing and geographical considerations
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Gendered insult may amount to gender reassignment discrimination

Friday, 08 September 2023

An Employment Tribunal has indicated that using a gendered swearword to insult a transgender colleague could constitute discrimination. The Tribunal also clarified what might be meant by taking "all reasonable steps" to prevent discrimination.

Gendered insult may amount to gender reassignment discrimination
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Failure to make reasonable adjustments for menopausal employee was discriminatory, Tribunal finds

Friday, 08 September 2023

An Employment Tribunal has found that an insurance company discriminated against a worker with menopausal symptoms, by failing to make reasonable adjustments for her.

Failure to make reasonable adjustments for menopausal employee was discriminatory, Tribunal finds
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