04/03/2025
I expect you raised an eyebrow when your solicitor asked you for copious paperwork to support your property purchase - some of it rather financially personal. This is the law, due to property purchases being one of the largest sectors facilitating money laundering in the UK. What is money laundering…

04/03/2025
Marriage is going out of fashion. Marriage rates in the UK have halved since 1972 to just over 200,000 annually. Furthermore, the average age of first marriages has increased significantly, from the mid-20s in the 1970s to 31 today. Cohabitation on the other hand has risen as an alternative to…

04/03/2025
Redundancy, the threat of redundancy, and the process of making (often loyal and longstanding) staff redundant are delicate issues that we at Curwens deal with every day, providing representation and advice whilst sitting on both sides of the fence. So, what are your rights (as an employee) and responsibilities (as…

04/03/2025
The private renting sector has been a hot topic of debate in recent years with many calling for reform to provide greater security for tenants. The new Government has listened, and impending legislative changes are set to drastically change the landscape. The Bill is set to have wide-ranging implications for…

18/12/2024
        Navigating the complexities of probate can be overwhelming, but having a solicitor by your side can make all the difference. In this enlightening video, we shed light on the pivotal reasons why enlisting the support of a solicitor is crucial when dealing with the…

18/12/2024
        Thinking of buying or selling a house? Understanding the crucial role of a solicitor in the process is key! In this video, we delve into the essential reasons why having a solicitor is indispensable when navigating the complex world of conveyancing transactions. Discover the…

16/04/2024
Solicitors Journal - Kaajal Nathwani looks at the current state of play in regard to the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment law - read more here

17/08/2023
Properties awaiting Probate may be exempt from the increase in council tax surcharge for vacant homes in England for a period of 12 months.  The most recent increase in the surcharge was in 2018 when the premium tax rate increased to 100% for properties that had been empty for between…

22/06/2023
The recent High Court decision in THJ Systems v Sheridan provides an interesting illustration how courts will assess the rights for one member, or a majority, to expel another. The case involved a falling out between two businessmen. Andrew Mitchell was a software developer and owner of THJ Systems, and…

22/05/2023
A recent survey has shown that many are considering delaying their divorce or separation due to the cost of living crisis, particularly where they have children. Living together can cause many problems once a relationship ends, as was found during the lockdown, when there was a marked increase in domestic…

10/06/2022
Moving with the times In recent times, couples seeking to progress a relationship are choosing the modern approach of moving in together rather than the more traditional route of marriage.  It may come as a surprise to many that unmarried couples are not afforded the same level of protection as…

10/06/2022
Well what a turn-up for the books! Today (9 June 2022), the current Prime Minister has just announced that up to 2.5 million tenants who are currently renting their homes from housing associations and similar organisations will possibly be given the opportunity to OWN them, and the best part is at a…

13/05/2022
On 18 March, the giant ferry operator news hit the headlines with talk of mass redundancies having been made to plug a £100 million year-on-year deficit. Reports suggested that 800 workers had been dismissed via a pre-recorded video message. No consultation process had been followed with trade unions or individuals…

07/04/2022
The recent case of Hasmi v Lorimer-Wing in the High Court has highlighted the conflict between two fundamental principles in a company’s constitution and the Model Articles. First, the general rule that director decisions are made by a majority decision, except if there is a sole director when the general…

15/03/2022
Almost 50 years to drive change After nearly half a century and decades of campaigning for a ‘no fault” divorce, we are pleased that finally, the long overdue change in the law surrounding divorce petitions will come into force on 6 April 2022. No fault divorce This means that married…

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