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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
13 November 2024
Budget 2024: Can a compromise on APR be achieved?
The Budget proposals concerning inheritance tax on farms and farm businesses have understandably created a furore amongst farmers and landowners. Both sides should be considering whether a compromise could be agreed.
4 April 2024
French matrimonial regimes: the wide ranging impact for couples with Anglo-French connections
The concept of matrimonial regimes has become increasingly well known in England, having been a stalwart of the French marriage process for centuries. International clients and those with Anglo French connections are asking the right questions about French marriage contracts versus English prenuptial or postnuptial agreements more frequently, being more aware of the significant differences between the two and also the need for cross-border legal advice to ensure their interests are protected should they later choose to divorce.
20 February 2024
Life under Labour: What could Labour’s renewables policy mean for landowners?
On 8 February, Labour announced it will no longer be spending £28bn a year on environmental projects if it wins the upcoming general election. Instead they would cut funding for their green prosperity plan in half to a figure under £15bn due to economic changes since the plan was announced.
12 June 2023
UAE Wills for expats
The Dubai International Finance Centre Wills Service Centre was established in 2015 to enable non-Muslims to register an English-form Will to deal with assets located in Dubai on their death and avoid the application of Sharia law.
8 August 2019
Claudia’s Law in force: Helping the families of missing people
The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017, more commonly known as ‘Claudia’s Law’, came into force on 31 July 2019 and will allow a guardian to be appointed to manage the affairs of a missing loved one.