Opinions

'Short' marriage ruling expected

Jo Edwards discussed an impending judgement which could be significant in determining the division of marital assets in "short" marriages in an article for The Law Society Gazette.

SDLT: Be in full possession of the facts

The SDLT regime for residential property is complex and solicitors must ensure they understand the full fact pattern of their client’s case before advising, explains Elizabeth Small in a recent Solicitors Journal article.

The right way to manage

Sarah Heatley, James Noble, and Charlotte Ross discuss the right to manage, the risks involved in deeds of variation, and the reasonableness of recovery of repair costs.

Development Q&A

Q: I am buying a development site with the benefit of planning permission. Am I right in thinking there is no issue with me using the design drawings which formed part of the planning application?

Jo Edwards discusses issues around “The Bank of Mum and Dad” on BBC Radio 4's Money Box

The Bank of Mum and Dad is set to lend or gift £6.5 billion to children buying property this year, according to recent reports - a 30% increase on the £5 billion loaned in 2016.

Rosie Schumm comments on a £453 million UK divorce settlement

Family partner, Rosie Schumm commented on a significant UK divorce ruling, where the estranged wife was awarded £453 million.

Transparency v Privacy

Laura Williamson highlights the pros and cons of the proposed register for foreign property-owning companies in Property Law Journal.

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Forsters' financial performance report in Legal Business

Managing Partner, Paul Roberts and Senior Partner, Smita Edwards are quoted in an article by Legal Business discussing the Forsters' financial performance in the year 2016 – 2017. 

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Rosie Schumm profiled and recommended in The Spear's Indices

Family Partner, Rosie Schumm has been featured in The Spear's Indices and sources say "she has a well-deserved reputation for being charming with clients and fellow lawyers alike." 

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The Guardian quotes Jo Edwards about the recent development of financial remedies on divorce

Jo discussed Work v Gray and the spectre of Ryan Giggs' high profile divorce.

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