We encourage people to plan ahead to help reduce their inheritance tax (IHT) bill, as well as having three key documents in place to protect themselves and their family with Our Platform. Latest figures from HMRC show that inheritance tax receipts have...
If you are involved in a business dispute, then it is sensible to try to resolve the matter as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible to avoid or reduce the chances of having to go to court. Taking advice at an early stage from a solicitor who is...
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors is proud to announce the expansion of its Commercial and Dispute Resolution divisions. This strategic enhancement aligns with their commitment to meet the burgeoning demand for business legal services within the region. Ian...
If you get planning permission for the development of a site, it now comes with an obligation to ensure that there is a net gain in biodiversity. The statutory obligation is to demonstrate a minimum 10 per cent increase in biodiversity after the development...
Do you have issues with your neighbour encroaching on your property boundary or people walking over your land without your permission? If so, then it maybe you have a legal way to stop them under the law of trespass. Trespass can take various forms such as;...
Negotiating funding for your management buyout (MBO) Buying into and taking the helm of a business you know well can be an exciting prospect. A management buy-out (MBO) offers the experienced management team a chance to take a business forward in...
Delays in the probate system have hit the headlines of late, with bereaved families having to wait many months to obtain a grant of probate – a stark contrast to the 16 weeks the Government says the application should take. Adding to this,...
The dairy sector plays an extremely important role in UK agriculture. Its success is underpinned by countless relationships between farmers and processors. For some time, however, there have been instances where these relationships have not been...
On 29 April 2024, the Family Procedure Rules (“FPR”) were amended to try and enhance the use of non-court dispute resolution to resolve financial and children-related disputes. The amendments place an obligation on parties, family lawyers and the...
As a minority shareholder in a business, you may be frustrated with how the directors are running the company and, in particular, with how much they are taking from the business as salary as this has a direct effect on your dividends. If the majority...