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We continue to be available to support you during these challenging times. Please find below our latest posts and articles relating to the Coronavirus and business and personal issues.
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At the end of March this year, the government announced that, for a period of 6 months from 1 April 2021, NHS dental practices must achieve 60% of their pre-COVID activity to avoid being hit by financial penalties. This is an increase on the previous target that applied from 1 January, of meeting 45% of...
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Since 1 April 2021 different SDLT rates apply to non-UK residents purchasing both freehold and leasehold property. The surcharge applies to all ‘non-resident transactions’, even if you intend to live in the property you’re buying and regardless of whether or not you already own a residential property.
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To some, pre-pack disposals of a company’s assets and business (Pre-packs) is a useful procedure in the fight to avoid insolvent liquidations, rescue distressed companies, save jobs and protect creditors’ interests. To others, Pre-packs are, and have long been, a target for attack and criticism for lack of transparency and accountability. The latest attempt to...
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On Friday 30 April Jolyon Berry, Solicitor and head of the Employment team at Thompson Smith and Puxon, will be marking his 50th birthday with something different from the usual party. Instead, he will be running 50 miles over 5 consecutive days to raise money for three causes, both local and national.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to dominate just about every aspect of our private and business lives. This is especially the case for the commercial property sector.
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Under a child maintenance arrangement, child maintenance is usually paid by the parent who does not have day-to-day care of the child or does not usually live with the child. The amount can be agreed and a private arrangement set up between parents. However if the amount cannot be agreed or payment is not forthcoming,...
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Millions of couples across the UK are choosing to forego marriage and live as cohabitees. However, without proper estate planning, they could be putting their finances at risk. Unlike their married counterparts, unmarried couples have no automatic right to inherit from each other. However, with proper estate planning, you can ensure your cohabiting partner is...
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What happens to my Spanish Assets following Brexit? Will I have to pay more Inheritance Tax?
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HMRC have recently announced that there is a delay in the upgrade for the Trusts Registration Service (TRS) to allow non-taxable trusts to register. The extension to the requirement to register trusts stems from the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive and although there are some exceptions, most UK trusts will be required to register.
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Nearly a year on from the first National Lockdown, individuals are still experiencing problems with making decisions for their loved ones if they have lost mental capacity, even temporarily, hence the need for a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).
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Since the start of lockdown many workers have been working from home and recent studies suggest that some form of ‘working from home’ (WFH) flexibility is the preferred option for the majority going forward.
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Following the announcement on 22 February 2021, there finally seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel. The government have taken many steps to assist us through this pandemic, but many are asking what consequences this has had on our economy and what could we expect from the Budget announcement on 3...
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While many workplaces continue to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, employment law and the Acas Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures still apply. If you are facing disciplinary action or grievance procedures, you must be aware of your rights and how these might be affected by coronavirus restrictions.
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A complex court case over conflicting dispute resolution provisions has highlighted a simple, but vital, takeaway on the importance of ensuring your registered office is attended or checked for post, as the pandemic sees offices unattended or subject to permanent closure.
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Congratulations to Sarah White who has recently been promoted to Senior Associate in the Wills and Estates Team at Thompson Smith and Puxon (TSP).
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Separation is never easy, but if you and your former partner own property together, the situation can be even more complicated. If you have been living with a partner, but you are not married, the legal term is ‘cohabitation’. When cohabitees separate, they are not afforded the same protections in law as married couples who...
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