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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?

The Court of Appeal overrules the High Court decision on undue influence in Rea v Rea

Where someone has made a Will, it can be challenged if it was produced as a result of "undue influence" by one of the beneficiaries. Our Contentious Probate lawyers explore a recent decision in a case called Rea v Rea which demonstrates how these claims work and the challenges of bringing undue influence claims. This case concerns the validity of...

How Will I Survive Financially After Divorce?

Going through a divorce is inevitably a stressful and uncertain time. You will likely be concerned about how you will begin living independently, including having independent finances and moving forward on a single income. There are options available to help ensure you have sufficient income to live an independent lifestyle following divorce, and...

Retail Rollercoaster: How to Maximise Employment Flexibility as A Retail Employer

In recent weeks, the retail sector has experienced a rollercoaster of trends, which highlights the importance of flexibility from an employment perspective. Our Employment Lawyers and Retail Team consider how the retail sector has been impacted and the options available for employers to maximise flexibility.

Do I Need To Make A Foreign Will For My Holiday Home Abroad?

If you are domiciled (see below for further details) in England, you can make a Will that deals with your worldwide assets. However, suppose you own a property abroad, such as a holiday home. In that case, there are potential benefits to making a Will in the foreign country where your assets are situated, such as dealing only with those assets...

Government Plans for Science, Innovation and Technology

While the first King's Speech of the new Labour Government may not have announced the 'AI Bill', which had been the subject of some advance media speculation, it nevertheless contained much interest in technology, science, data, the online space, and wider commercial issues.  Our Commercial Lawyers explore a selection of key topics from the...

Manufacturing and Succession – Growth Shares

Many UK manufacturing businesses are family-owned enterprises, often having been owned and operated by the same family for multiple generations. When it comes to passing the business to the next generation or transferring it to a management team, careful planning is fundamental. This process should ideally begin several years before a proposed...