With one-third of property transactions falling through, what can you do to minimise the risk of being gazumped? Gazumping occurs when a seller accepts a higher offer on their property after already agreeing verbally to a sale with someone else. This usually happens when property prices are increasing, and it is taking longer than usual… Read More »
At the start of a business relationship, it is tempting to think that you may not need a shareholders’ agreement. The possibility of disputes may seem remote, and you may think that disagreements can be easily resolved by negotiation and compromise. Over time, however, recollections can differ and relationships can change. Put very simply, if… Read More »
Bill and Melinda Gates, one of the world’s richest couples, have announced that they are filing for divorce and court documents have revealed that there is no prenup. Bill, 65, and Melinda, 56, have been married for 27 years and, as well as raising three children together, have amassed a combined net worth of $130… Read More »
Marriage certificates in England and Wales will now include the names of both parents, rather than just the name of the father. The change comes as a new electronic system is brought in to modernise, simplify and speed up the process by which marriages are registered, helping to tackle a backlog that built up throughout… Read More »
It is imperative that the justice system is prepared to handle domestic abuse cases as they rise since UK lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic has seen lockdown measures put in place across the country for the majority of the past year. While many of us are enjoying the benefits of working… Read More »
Marks & Spencer’s (M&S) Colin the Caterpillar cake emerged from its cocoon and chrysalis in 1990 and has now become a staple product of the company. It was so popular with children and adults alike that M&S has since introduced sister products including Connie the Caterpillar and associated sweets and chocolate to excite the ever… Read More »
A guarantee is an undertaking given by one party (the guarantor) to another party, to pay the principal obligor’s debts, or to perform their obligations set out in the underlying contract or deed. Guarantees and personal guarantees are important commercial documents – they impose liability on a third party to a primary transaction (such as… Read More »
Everyone wants to feel safe and comfortable in their home, and a dispute with a neighbour can be deeply distressing. You may feel that your right to comfort and safety has been violated and you might not feel content in your own home. This is a particularly unpleasant feeling for anybody to have, and although… Read More »
You may be aware that the new IR35 regime came into force from 6 April 2021, bringing substantial new risks for staffing companies, consultancies and end hirers of Personal Service Companies (PSCs). The new rules reflect what has been the case in the public sector since 2017 and shift the burden of responsibility for determining… Read More »
The first few months of 2021 have been spent in lockdown, causing couples and families to spend increased amounts of time together. This has, in many cases, acted as a catalyst for break-ups that may already have been on the cards, especially if previous separate routines had served to mask problems. Lawyers often talk about… Read More »
