26 April 2010
This is the Spring edition of ALQ 2010.
05 January 2010
Since the changes to inheritance tax in 2006, advisors have been talking about the advantages of using family partnerships
(FPs) as an alternative. FPs are seen to offer many of the same features as trusts, but (crucially) without an immediate 20% inheritance tax charge on their creation. However, few FPs have actually been created. The purpose of this briefing is to give a candid view of the benefits and pitfalls of FPs.
02 December 2009
This note gives an overview of what "Pre-Nups" are, and the practicalities involved in obtaining one.
16 November 2009
The latest edition of our Private Client Briefing looks at penalties for executors, investing in green energy, disposing of assets held in more than one country and planning permission.
09 November 2009
This edition of Agricultural Law Quarterly includes articles on new time limits on existing water abstraction licenses; Preventing development through private nuisance; Gold-plating of cross-compliance rules; Limited partnerships and other topical articles of interest.
28 October 2009
Are you being offered deferred consideration in the form of shares or loan notes for the sale of your shares? Worried about the potential increase in CGT rates? Please click on the link to read on.
24 July 2009
This edition of Private Client Briefing looks inheritance tax relief on lettings; flipping your second home for CGT; a guide to the issues to consider when looking at IHT saving products and a pre-nuptial agreements.
13 July 2009
Details of our Family Law team.
03 July 2009
In a groundbreaking judgment from the Court of Appeal on 2 July 2009, the terms of a German pre-nuptial contract have been upheld, dramatically reducing the divorce settlement of the husband of a multi-millionairess. Pre-nups now carry far greater weight than they have done in the past.
12 June 2009
The rules relating to media access in the family courts changed on 27 April 2009. Ashley Palminteri outlines the relevance and impact of this, in his recent article published in Legal Week.
23 April 2009
There are a range of different ways in which a financial settlement can be reached between a couple on the breakdown of their marriage. The options range from the least legal involvement through to full use of the court process.
22 April 2009
In the present economic climate, business owners are concerned more than ever about finding ways to protect their businesses from third-party claims. This note seeks to outline some ideas for protecting your business.
20 April 2009
This briefing highlights the potential impact of the forthcoming carbon reduction commitment on large corporate groups and private equity institutions.
26 March 2009
This is spring edition of Private Client Briefing which includes the latest news on 'Gifts out of income' and 'Post-nuptial Agreements'.
26 March 2009
This is the latest edition of ALQ.
It includes the latest news on the areas around Landlord and Tenant; Property; Tax and Environment.
12 March 2009
This briefing explains Pension sharing, which is a method of dividing pensions as part of a financial settlement in divorce proceedings.
07 March 2009
This briefing looks at the legal position on the arrangements for children when their parents separate.
06 March 2009
This briefing provides information about the legal rights of unmarried couples who are separating.
04 March 2009
This briefing provides information to married couples who are divorcing and civil partners wishing to dissolve their partnership.
04 March 2009
Details of our fixed price and bespoke Will writing services.
03 March 2009
Details of our Estate Planning Healthcheck service - an opportunity to take stock of all your tax and estate planning issues.
02 March 2009
Details of our Company Estate Planning Healthcheck service - a review of a company's key individuals' estate planning.
02 March 2009
Divorce is not the only option when problems arise in a marriage, there may be alternatives.
24 February 2009
This briefing set out how the divorce process works.
05 February 2009
Information about our Will Writing Services
05 February 2009
Details of our Estate Planning Healthcheck service - an opportunity to take stock of all your tax and estate planning issues.
05 February 2009
Details of our Company Estate Planning Healthcheck service - a review of a company's key individuals' estate planning.
02 February 2009
This briefing looks at some practical points for Res Non Doms and their offshore trustees.
16 January 2009
Briefing for private clients which covers: savings security, cost of care homes, highly skilled migrants and Charitable Incorporate Organisations.
17 July 2008
Briefing for private clients which covers: Capital Gains Tax, Non-domiciliary rules, property sales and Powers of Attorney.
14 March 2008
Revised rules for non-domicilaries
18 February 2008
The Chancellor has unveiled revised plans for the changes to the capital gains tax rules originally announced last October.
18 February 2008
HM Revenue & Customs have published draft legislation in relation to the proposed changes to the residence and domicile rules.
08 January 2008
Briefing for private clients covering: inheritance tax, owning property overseas and capital gains tax.
09 July 2007
The latest edition of Private Client Briefing is now available. As well as information on the recent case of Phizackerley (which affects some married couples and their Will planning); there are articles on the development on divorce settlements and the recent government 'Green' White paper.
10 March 2007
This issue of Agricultural Law Quarterly on which we focus on inheritance tax and farmhouses, included are questions and answers on common situations, which we hope you will find of use.
01 March 2007
Newsletter covering a range of topical issues including: Stamp Duty Land Tax avoidance, Empty Dwellings, Reits, Service charges in Commercial Property and many more.