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Lifetime Gifting and Inheritance Tax
Christmas is the time for giving and it is becoming increasingly common to gift money or assets to your family to provide for their future. If you gifted money or...
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Email contracts: Forming a contract and employees’ authority to bind their employers
The recent case of Athena Brands Ltd v Superdrug Stores Plc [2019] EWHC 3503 (Comm) highlights the risks of negotiating by email and the importance of clarifying, internally and externally,...
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Family mediation key pillars
Research shows that family mediation services can be a very effective way for families to resolve conflicts. It is proven to be faster, less costly and – crucially – less...
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Stamp Duty Land Tax 3% surcharge: Armed Forces covenant
The complicated rules for the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax for purchases of additional residential properties can work out badly for members of the armed forces who have had to...
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Brexit and European Union Trade Marks
Brexit Day (31 January 2020) is looming and assuming that the Withdrawal Agreement is approved this month then the UK will enter a transition period until 31 December 2020 –...
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Charities Newsletter – January 2020
Our Charities team here at Blake Morgan publishes e-bulletins to keep you up-to-date with breaking news and topical issues affecting the sector. Charity Commission: Serious Incidents Involving Partners The Charity...
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Blake Morgan appoints new property partner (2020)
The Thames Valley offices of leading national law firm Blake Morgan are continuing to drive forward the growth of their successful real estate practice in the region with the appointment...
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Pre-contract documents – when an “agreement to agree” is not enforceable
The New Year normally brings with it the enthusiasm and drive to succeed and win business. Prior to the establishment of a business relationship many deals start with a letter...
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Part 36 Offers: Include interest, avoid invalidity
Making a Part 36 offer is an important strategic step parties often take in legal proceedings and can often be a driving force to the parties reaching agreement. However, there...
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Opposite-sex civil partnerships: Part 2
Following on from our earlier blog on 10 things you need to know on opposite-sex civil partnerships, here are the next five things to consider for clients considering or planning...
