Key developments in commercial landlord and tenant law 2018
Kathryn Copeland reviews the key developments in commercial landlord and tenant law in 2018.
Read moreKathryn Copeland reviews the key developments in commercial landlord and tenant law in 2018.
Read moreFollowing Good Divorce Week, an annual campaign by Resolution that aims to raise awareness of how divorcing parents can limit the impact of divorce on their children, Jo’s comments on how to have a good a divorce were published by The Daily Telegraph.
Read moreI am investing in property in London and have a concern that one or two of the apartments I am buying will be leasehold. I realise that there is a government consultation coming up. Should I expect changes to the laws around leaseholds after that?
Read moreHead of Family, Jo Edwards wrote for The Times on spousal maintenance reform.
Read moreThe Bill seeks to provide a new approach regarding financial awards on divorce.
Jo warns that restricting spousal maintenance to an arbitrary fixed term could result in serious financial hardship in some cases. “The Bill would unwisely remove from judges the current flexibility that allows them to ensure a fair outcome in all kinds of cases.”
Read moreHMRC has surprised many with a statement that the government does not intend to remedy a defect in the tax treatment of offshore income gains arising in non-resident trusts.
Read moreAssociate in the Family team, Jonathan Lyness, writes for Professional Adviser on the wider context of civil partnerships for opposite-sex couples.
As the government prepares to legislate to allow opposite-sex couples to enter into civil partnerships, Jonathan considers the similarities and differences with marriage, as well as the continuing financial vulnerability of cohabitees.
Read moreXavier Nicholas and George Mitchell write for the International Law Office (ILO) on the Court of Appeal's decision in Ardmore Construction v HMRC.
Read moreSenior Associate, Edward glass, was quoted by Property Week in an article discussing the effectiveness of energy performance certificates (EPCs) following the end of a government consultation.
Read moreKey issues for people and businesses who are interested in real property
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