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Hospitality & Leisure: Employment Law Update

The hospitality sector faces numerous challenges as a result of upcoming employment law changes. Below, we explore the potential ban on ‘exploitative’ zero-hour contracts, as well as the introduction of a new law on tipping.

Will the Autumn Budget Call Time on Deeds of Variation?

With a recent change of government comes plenty of speculation on what we can expect to see in Labour’s Autumn Budget.  Our recent blog from our Wills, Trusts and Probate experts has reviewed some of the proposed changes to estate planning and how they may affect the future. Another potential change to wealth and Inheritance Tax planning could be...

Who Is The Legal Parent of a Surrogate Child?

Surrogacy is a process by which a child is carried through pregnancy by a woman with the intention that, at birth, the child and parental responsibility for the child will be transferred to another person/couple, known as the intended parent(s). Either a couple or a single person can agree to have a child by surrogacy.  If you are using a...

What Every Parent Should Know About Appointing a Legal Guardian for their Child in Their Will

One of the most important considerations for parents regarding estate planning is appointing a legal guardian for minor children. Whilst the thought of not being there for your child may be unsettling, planning to secure their future can give you peace of mind, knowing that they will be cared for by someone you trust. In the article below...

10 Key Points To Consider When Engaging A Consultant

Engaging with a consultant can allow businesses to access a particular skill set or expertise within a specific sector or industry that it does not possess within their existing workforce without incurring the time and costs associated with recruiting or training employees. The relationship between businesses and consultants is generally more...

Nature of Easements

Easements are a key consideration for landowners and developers, as a failure to consider their implications properly may have the result of severely inhibiting a development scheme. This blog identifies common easements, examines how they are created, and discusses common forms of disputes that arise from easements. Our Property Litigation...

A Field of Their Own: Agricultural Prenups

A  prenuptial agreement is an agreement that a couple signs before their wedding that sets out how their assets will be dealt with in a  divorce. These agreements can also cover the planned use of matrimonial finances during the marriage. A post-nuptial agreement can achieve the same thing, but this is an agreement that is entered into after the...

What is the Difference Between Bankruptcy and Insolvency?

People often use the terms insolvency and bankruptcy interchangeably.  In England and Wales, insolvency and bankruptcy have distinct meanings, although they can often relate to similar circumstances.  Our Insolvency and Restructuring lawyers explain the differences between insolvency and bankruptcy and what legal duties an individual has when a...

Am I Legally Entitled to an Inheritance?

The inheritance laws of England and Wales are complicated, with many rights based on laws established years ago. Understanding what rights you have can be hard to navigate, especially at a difficult and emotional time. Our Contentious Probate Lawyers explore some of the main issues that must be considered legally and practically.

Wealth and Estate Planning Considerations under a Labour Government

In the run-up to the election, Labour said there would be no tax rises on 'working people' and pledged in their manifesto not to increase Income Tax, National Insurance, or VAT. With the recent £22bn 'black hole' announced in public finances, the Chancellor has said that taxes will need to be increased in the October Budget (due on 30 October...

Hannah Neeleman and the Resurrection of the Trad Wife

There is an increasing trend on social media of the 'Trad Wife' —a growing group of women turning back to traditional values, routines, and expectations and becoming stay-at-home wives and mothers. This trend has skyrocketed to virality over the last few days due to an in-depth profile of Hannah Neeleman published by The Times, coining her 'The...

How Will the New Labour Government Encourage Housebuilding and Ensure Affordability for First-Time Buyers?