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Shared Parental Leave and Shared Parental Pay: A Guide for New Parents

Shared Parental Leave was introduced a decade ago to encourage greater paternal involvement in childcare. However, the scheme is facing increasing criticism for failing to meet its intended goals.  Despite its aim of allowing parents to share leave and pay[…]

Written by Richard McCulloch

Published March 6, 2025

  • Legal
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employment

What are Building Regulations and what can happen if there is a breach?

Building regulations are a set of legal requirements which control the methods and materials to be used in the construction or alteration of a property and impose minimum standards for carrying out specified works in or about buildings. For example,[…]
  • Legal
  • Residential Property

The Budget and What Next for Farming Families? – Part 2

To read part 1 of this article, press here   For some farming families, the mantra of passing down assets well before death has been something that they have practised for years. That continues to be attractive – if one[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published February 10, 2025

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Stamp Duty Land Tax – Changes are Coming Once Again

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) – a tax which falls due to HMRC when purchasing property in England and Northern Ireland. The Government’s Autumn Budget brought about changes for property acquisitions in England and Northern Ireland, which included the immediate[…]
  • Legal
  • Residential Property

Mediation Matters when Relationships Break Down

When relationships break down it is often very difficult to know where to start in sorting things out. There are lots of things to think about as well as dealing with the emotional fallout.  You may be worried about your[…]

Written by Margaret Sculpher

Published January 24, 2025

  • Legal
  • Family and Divorce

The Budget and What Next for Farming Families? – Part 1

The thunderbolt changes to Inheritance Tax for farmers announced in the Budget go live at the end of March 2026, if of course one takes the view that the government will not choose to backtrack in light of the reaction[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published January 17, 2025

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Inheritance Tax and Equity Release – Part 2

In part 1, we discussed what Equity Release is and how it can be teamed with Inheritance Tax planning to reduce the Inheritance Tax payable upon death. Click here to read part 1.   Equity Release and Gifting Equity Release[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published December 17, 2024

  • Legal
  • Private Client
  • Wills

Inheritance Tax and Equity Release – Part 1

How does Equity Release affect Inheritance Tax, particularly in light of the forecast changes to Inheritance Tax brining in the value of pensions after 6 April 2027? This article should not be considered as bespoke legal advice suitable to you[…]

Written by Edward Walter

Published December 16, 2024

  • Legal
  • Private Client

The Government’s Right to Buy Changes

  As part of the eagerly awaited Budget on the 30th of October 2024, much of the information regarding changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax was disclosed as well as changes to the surcharge for investment properties. That said, there[…]

Written by Gail Anthony

Published December 10, 2024

  • Legal
  • Residential Property

The New Rules for the Digital Marketplace

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) is a new law that aims to reshape the UK’s consumer protection landscape. But what does it mean for the average person? At its core, the DMCCA is about preventing businesses from[…]

Written by Richard McCulloch

Published November 27, 2024

  • Legal
  • Dispute Resolution