Any fans of BBC’s The Split will have seen the appearance of a Private Client lawyer in the last episode of the most recent series (who knew Private Client law was so glamorous?!), brought in to assist a client put in place a document known as an Advance Decision, or Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (commonly known […]
Updates to the Inheritance Tax (Delivery of Accounts) (Excepted Estates) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 The Inheritance Tax (Delivery of Accounts) (Excepted Estates) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 came into force in 1 January 2022 and they have changed the way in which the estates of people who died on or after 1 January 2022 need to be reported. […]
Member Spotlight – Justice for all: Why ethics are at the core of David Foster’s legal practice
When David Foster first left law school, he was still in two minds about entering the legal profession. He had a few options open to him and, as a Christian, even thought about becoming a pastor. Indeed, his faith has played a big part in his career as a legal advisor, underpinning the ethics he […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers When the UK government recently paid Cardiff Airport’s £42.6 million debt and then provided £42.6 million in grants, it was following the same path adopted by governments around the world to try to bring long-term stability to businesses during the pandemic. Emergency measures like these were designed to protect companies during […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers Sometimes events can be so unprecedented that even the canniest business people fail to comprehend what’s happening until it’s too late. The COVID-19 “coronavirus” crisis is one such event. Businesses across the world have been plunged into shock dealing with the fall out of lockdowns, plummeting revenues and sales, unpaid bills […]
Coronavirus and insolvency: what is insolvency and what steps can be taken to avoid it?
Coronavirus (Covid-19) is having a major impact on businesses in all sectors around the UK. It has had a particular effect on hospitality, property, retail and leisure sectors. Below is a short guide to understanding insolvency, and the steps that can be taken to assess whether a company, or individual, might be facing insolvency in […]
Combination creates a new Top 100 regional powerhouse with significant specialisms including private client, property and personal injury Leading UK law firms Moore Blatch and Barlow Robbins have agreed to merge, creating a new regional powerhouse firm with a significant geographic footprint across the South East. The merger has been approved unanimously by the two […]
Migrant Advisory Committee proposes changes to Immigration system post Brexit
I’m sure you have heard, but Brexit is coming. What it means for the future of the Immigration system is still uncertain, but there have been some signs in recent weeks as to what the future may hold. The Migrant Advisory Committee has published its long-awaited report into migration from the EU and how it should be […]
Directors must be careful not to leave themselves open to possible claims by liquidators and administrators, says David Foster, Partner at Barlow Robbins Solicitors and a member of professional services network IR Global. This is a poignant question in the light of the wave of recent administrations and liquidations on the High Street. The general […]
Esther Millard, Sara Abou-Jaoude and Lauren Brown from Barlow Robbins solicitors, discuss the proposals contained in the Government’s consultation paper, “Tackling Unfair Practices in the Leasehold Market”. Sara is a residential property solicitor, Lauren deal with property disputes and Esther specialises in professional negligence claims against solicitors. Esther: The consultation paper covers a range of […]
Immigration was one of the key issues of debate during the Brexit campaign and one of the burning questions since last year’s vote has been what the impact leaving the European Union will be on the millions of EU nationals who currently reside in the UK and those UK citizens who currently live in other […]
Blocking internet file sharing: more power to copyright owners in a digital world
In June 2017, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a long awaited judgment which is being widely celebrated by copyright owners throughout Europe. The Pirate Bay (TPB) is a well-known file-sharing platform that allows people to download illegal or, at the very least, unauthorised copyright-protected content. It is effectively a search […]
