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'Please Sir, may I have some more' - gifts to children - the presumption against double portions and hotchpot

Monday, 18 March 2024

This article examines the fairly obscure area of law surrounding the presumption against double portions and hotchpot, and the potential pitfalls for the unwary testator and their will drafter.

Articles & Blogs VWV Approach

Estate administration costs and tricky beneficiaries

Friday, 15 March 2024

It is not just estates where independent administrators have been appointed that have difficult beneficiaries. A recent court of appeal decision might see a rise in challenges to executors' costs.

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Welcome to the Winter 2024 Edition of Viewpoint.

Monday, 08 January 2024

I hope you all had a peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Welcome to the Autumn 2023 edition of Viewpoint

Thursday, 14 September 2023

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Research, Development and Innovation under the Subsidy Control Act 2023

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

We take a look at the treatment of research, development and innovation under the new Subsidy Control Act 2022 (the Act), identify when these activities can give rise to a subsidy and if they can be permitted under the Streamlined Subsidy Scheme.

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Focus on Managing Workplace Conflict

Friday, 26 May 2023

All organisations experience conflict from time to time, and this can be highly disruptive and costly if things aren't managed in the right way. Workplace conflict can have a detrimental impact on employee relations, productivity and health and wellbeing.

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How Have NQHR Helped VWV Approach Members Recently?

Friday, 26 May 2023

We supported one of VWV Approach's smaller member firms with their recruitment processes, producing a recruitment toolkit which allowed them to attract the right applicants and work through the process more seamlessly.

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Meet the Team - Narrow Quay HR

Friday, 26 May 2023

Narrow Quay HR (NQHR) is a subsidiary of VWV located within its headquarters in Bristol. NQHR was set up in 2017 by Caitlin Anniss and Sarah Martin - directors of the business - who previously worked for VWV for many years as employment lawyers.

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Welcome to the Spring 2023 Edition of Viewpoint

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Firstly, I’d like to thank those of you who provided feedback on how Viewpoint can be improved, your comments are always gratefully received.

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Welcome to the Winter 2023 Edition of Viewpoint

Monday, 23 January 2023

A new year brings with it a time for reflection with equal amounts of uncertainty as to what the turning seasons will bring.

Articles & Blogs Charities

Meet VWV's Charities Team

Monday, 16 January 2023

The team is led by Con Alexander with support from six other partners and 10 lawyers specialising in charity law. The team is also supported by two legal assistants and two administrators.

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Welcome to the Autumn 2022 Edition of Viewpoint

Thursday, 08 September 2022

As we look back over a summer with temperatures of the like we have never endured, ongoing strike action and a mounting cost of living crisis, it is fair to say things are feeling rather unsettled

Articles & Blogs Construction

Meet VWV's Construction Law Team

Monday, 05 September 2022

The team is led by partners, Huw Morgan and Jason Prosser and there are also six lawyers specialising in construction and engineering law.

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Independent Schools Law Brief - July 2022

Friday, 22 July 2022

We hope you are all enjoying some time off over the summer break. We are sending this holiday edition of the ISLB as there have been several significant recent developments which require action before the start of the new academic year.

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Exams Season 2022 - How to Ensure Your School Is Prepared

Tuesday, 17 May 2022

Schools and pupils are busily preparing for A-level and GCSE exams, among others, which run through until the end of June.