Doing a little business in Britain may bring a huge tax bill
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Why increased tolerance for errors in wills should not encourage sloppiness
The Supreme Court ruling in Marley v Rawlings, which said that a will, despite being mis-signed, may still be valid,…
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Frack off! How can I stop people getting at the gas under my house?
Fracking is a hot topic not just in the world of alternative energy but also for many rural dwellers who…
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Getting divorced is hard enough, finding where to do it is even harder
An £11 million divorce case reached the Court of Appeal last week which highlights an important issue regarding the tussle…
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Pre-nups may be about to become law, but does that mean it’s happily ever after?
With the Law Commission’s report on pre-nuptial agreements due to be published later this month, it looks more likely that…
ByPre-nups may be about to become law, but does that mean it's happily ever after?
It’s not an easy case of signing an agreement to say ‘I keep what’s mine and you keep what’s yours’…
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UK’s visa waiver scheme for Qatar, Oman and UAE welcome
January 2014 heralded a new way of welcoming visitors to the UK from the UAE, Qatar and Oman. Before this,…
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Visitors simply present a printed copy of their EVW document on departure and again on arrival in the UK. The…
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Case of the mis-signed wills comes to a surprising conclusion
A man’s inheritance from his adoptive parents has been saved in a historic ruling by the Supreme Court – which…
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Post-nups can be as good as pre-nups
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, as shops and adverts are all to quick to remind us, we’re getting…
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If Francois Hollande dumps Valerie Trierweiler, what is she entitled to?
Valérie Trierweiler and President Francois Hollande are not married and not in a formalised French civil union. Whatever the outcome…
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Top seven tips for filing your tax return
So, you’ve survived a surfeit of in-laws, turkey and New Year celebrations – but now it’s January. It always feels…
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Why agricultural land investors are having a field day
Average agricultural values have risen by an astounding 222 per cent over the past decade (compared with a rise of…
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Could this be the end of global divorce court shopping?
For couples that have different nationalities or divide their time between countries, the huge difference in the outcome and treatment…
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How to work out tax liability for non-domicile business in UK (Father Christmas not exempt)
Having discussed our client’s immigration position last week, it seemed appropriate to consider his residence and domicile position bearing in…
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Mediation during divorce saves money, and emotional energy
Apparently old habits die hard when it comes to the traditional battleground of the divorce courts. According to a recent…
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How best to obtain a UK visa for Christmas (take note, Santa)
A few weeks ago, a generously proportioned, hirsute and rather jovial individual sought our advice in relation to some cross-border…
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Pet Passports mean you needn’t leave your dog behind this Christmas
The night before Christmas, I go to bed early, hoping that Father Christmas will come down the chimney to fill…
ByDon't expect to share in an ex-spouse's post-divorce fortune
There is a lesson to all those separating who have assets or are likely to build up future assets –…
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Thinking of retiring abroad? Some pitfalls you should consider
Itching to make more use of that Spanish holiday home? Renovation opportunities in southern France? Doctor’s orders for more sunshine?…
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