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Selling a Leasehold Property, what you need to know about Ground Rents

Ground rents have become a controversial topic in recent years. You may have seen stories in the press about leasehold properties with onerous ground rents which have made those properties hard to sell. So, if you own a leasehold property and want to move, should you be worried?

TUPE Transfer Liability | What the ABC v Huntercombe case means for Employers and Workers

The TUPE Regulations 2006 protect employees when a business or service changes hands and also determines which liability is transferred to the new employer, which can be complicated.

Domestic Abuse | What legal help is available?

If you decide that you want to leave your relationship and are suffering domestic abuse there are a number of legal options open to you under both criminal law and civil law.

Major Inheritance Tax Changes Ahead | What You Need to Know About BPR, APR and Pensions

From 2026 and 2027, significant changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules in the UK will come into effect—changes that could impact thousands of families, business owners, and pension holders. If you own agricultural or business assets, or have a pension pot you plan to pass on, it’s time to take a closer look at your estate planning.

How To Exit Your Business - Option 3 Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)

A growing number of business owners are considering an exit from their companies – whether for reasons of work-life balance or simply a desire to change industry or location. In his latest series of articles, Corporate Partner Euan McLaughlin, looks at some of the exit routes available to business owners.

'Association of Lifetime Lawyers' Members Raise Concern About Asset Protection Trusts

If you are considering an Asset Protection Trust to safeguard your home or savings, the Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly known as Solicitors for the Elderly) urges you to be cautious after seeing a rise in misleading schemes that could cost you thousands of pounds - and leave you unprotected. Their current campaign calls for stronger regulation and more public awareness to protect families from the miss-selling of Asset Protection Trusts.