ArticleBrexit Won't Dent London's Status As World's "Divorce Capital"Will London's status as a favoured place for international couples to get divorced change because the UK has voted to leave the European Union?United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleEstate Planning For Later YearsEstate planning is relevant for nearly every stage of adult life but becomes particularly important in later years when passing on wealth to younger generations and minimising inheritance tax on death becomes more of a concern. United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleEpisode 22 – Two Lawyers, One GoalTrisha Siddique, specialist family lawyer at Wedlake Bell LLP speaks to Vanessa Friend, Partner at Hodge Jones and Allen on "how to get your lawyers working together to achieve the best result".United KingdomLaw Department PerformanceWedlake Bell LLP
ArticlePaying The Adjudicator If His Decision Is UnenforceableIn what should be a comforting decision for those engaging in adjudication, the Court held that where the adjudicator's decision was unenforceable (in this case because of a breach of the rules of natural justice) then he was not entitled to be paid. United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleSecurity Think Tank: EU Data Security Principles Apply, Regardless Of BrexitWhat are the pros and cons of Brexit for information security professionals and data protection?European UnionPrivacyWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleTheresa May Will Push For More Employee And Consumer Representation In BoardroomsIn the interview he discusses whether he was surprised to hear about Theresa May's plans - especially considering they came from a leading tory, as the reforms sound more reminiscent of a Labour or Liberal Democrat vision.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleChristmas Future - What Is To Come In 2016?Employers with at least 250 employees will need to publish a report on pay by gender within their organisation, with a potential fine for non-compliance.United KingdomEmployment and HRWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleCivil Partnership V. Marriage: Is There Always Tax Equality?Equality for same-sex couples has advanced in recent years so that civil partners have the same rights as married couples in many areas.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleHas The Supreme Court On 11 March 2015 Opened The Floodgates For Financial Claims In Divorce?It is indeed a frightening prospect when one severs the ties of matrimonial "bliss" and a decree absolute is granted confirming that one is free to remarry, to then be faced with the prospect of having a former wife pursuing a financial claim in respect of a divorce, which dates back many years. United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleWhy Divorced Couples Should Not Share KeysA divorced couple would be forgiven for thinking that once their assets had been divided upon a divorce, their separate assets are safe from any other further claims from the other.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleFinance Act 2014 - What It Means For Private Client LawyersFinance Act 2014 included provisions which affect those owning high-value residential properties through corporate envelopes and a change to private residence relief from capital gains tax. United KingdomFinance and BankingWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleGeneral Costs Rules Apply To Appeal Against Bankruptcy OrderThe High Court has held that Rule 12.2 of the Insolvency Rules 1986, which provides that costs incurred in bankruptcy proceedings are to be regarded as expenses of the bankruptcy, is not intended to apply to appeals against...United KingdomInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleIt's A Happy Christmas To Crooks And Dodgy DirectorsThe Minister of State for Civil Justice has announced that the LASPO exemption of insolvency litigation will come to an end on 1 April 2016. United KingdomInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleBrooks Newmark 'Entrapment': New Press Watchdog In Spotlight As Fallout Sets Tone For Future Of Tabloid JournalismThe way the new press watchdog handles the fallout from the Sunday Mirror's alleged "entrapment" of minister Brooks Newmark will set the tone for the future of British tabloid journalism.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleNew Data Protection Laws Will Affect Businesses In The Property Sector. Is Your Business Ready?The Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) has been undergoing reform by way of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GPDR), due to take effect in May 2018.United KingdomPrivacyWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleBuying A Property For Your Child? Plan Before You PurchaseIt is not uncommon for parents to want to buy a property for their child, often to help them get on the property ladder.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleKeep Up Contracts! Time To Address The Materials Shortage?Every week we see a multitude of press and commentary on the current global materials shortageUnited KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleDementia Cases Expected To Triple By The Year 2050Researchers at the University of Washington estimate that the number of people living with dementia is set to increase from an estimated 57 million in 2019 to 152 million by 2050. United KingdomStrategyWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleAutumn Statement: The City ReactsEmma Loveday commented on the tax elements of the Autumn Statement in an article published in Spear's magazine on 23 November 2016.United KingdomTaxWedlake Bell LLP
ArticleWelcome ChangeIn her regular column for Solicitors Journal, Victoria Mahon de Palacios rounds up recent developments in wealth management. United KingdomWealth ManagementWedlake Bell LLP