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Succeeding at Succession in Family Businesses

Planning for exit and succession can be difficult in any business, but as Euan McLaughlin, Partner in our Corporate Team explains, in family businesses there are additional factors to consider. One of the problems with family succession planning is that the two key objectives – liquidity and preservation of the business legacy appear to be in conflict – how can you get cash without selling up?

Have you been unexpectedly left out of a Will?

Karen Bower-Brown
10 Feb 2023
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

You may have received information that a loved one changed their Will in circumstances that concern you.

Accidents at Work - whose fault is it anyway?

Danger can present itself in a variety of ways in the workplace. This is why employers must have procedures in place to protect you and to fulfil their Health & Safety obligations.

Update Your Will Week | The importance of keeping your Will up to date

Only 56% of UK adults have updated their Will in the last five years, meaning around half of Wills are out of date. To raise awareness, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) have been hosting “Update your Will week” from 23rd to 29th January 2023.

Government plans to abolish “no fault” eviction

Robert Pearson
5 Jan 2023
Law Blog
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The idea of abolishing “no fault” eviction has long been on the Government’s agenda and is once again being considered by Parliament. What does this mean for landlords and tenants?

Separated parents - are you ready for Christmas?

Ella Collier-Phillipson
15 Dec 2022
Law Blog
Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates
Family Emergency

When parents separate, it is for them to agree the living arrangements for their children. Whether that be a shared care arrangement or one predominant carer with the children spending regular time with the non-resident parent. Like Christmas, what is best for the children will be different for each family.