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Family Law Myths: the common law marriage
Family lawyers often advise clients who have been in a cohabiting relationship which has broken down but who have never married. In a 2022 Women and Equalities Committee report, almost...
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Public Inquiries – Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Defamation
In the last article of our public inquiry series, we look at freedom of information requests and defamation claims made in the context of a public inquiry. The extent of...
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Extension to freeport tax reliefs
The Autumn Statement on 22 November 2023 confirmed a five year extension to the end date for the freeport tax reliefs in England to 30 September 2031. Reliefs are available...
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Blake Morgan named Private Client Team of the Year at prestigious awards
Blake Morgan's Succession & Tax team in Cardiff has been named as the Private Client Team of the Year at the 2023 Wales Legal Awards.
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Changes to the disclosure periods for criminal convictions
Important changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (“ROA”) came into force on 28 October 2023. These changes reduce the period of time that community sentences and most custodial...
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Advice Hour on BBC radio Wales with Blake Morgan Partner
Hot topics such as inheritance tax, powers of attorney and Wills were covered in Advice Hour on BBC Radio Wales by Lisa Davies.
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Blake Morgan advise Development Bank of Wales on Help to Stay – Wales scheme
Blake Morgan has advised and assisted the Development Bank of Wales on a scheme that will benefit people struggling with their mortgage. Through the Development Bank, the Welsh Government is aiming...
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How to avoid HR issues at work events
With the festive season fast approaching, many employers have already finalised their plans for a staff party. Others may prefer a more spontaneous approach. Either way, there are many legal...
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Leaving money to charity in your Will in the UK
Leaving money to charity in your Will is a great way to make a positive impact. It is something that Chuck Feeney was a big proponent of. But how best...
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Striking a balance – how to let go, and the principle of “progress, not perfection”
General counsel are often expected to perform at the highest level (24/7). As a result, setting boundaries, ruthless prioritisation and learning to say ‘no’ are paramount in order to ensure...
