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March 28, 2024
James Townsend, Partner and Co-Head of Employment gave his view on the government’s proposal ...
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Tips for achieving a successful transfer of a family business to the next generation
March 27, 2024
You might expect that transferring a family business to the next generation will be straightforward,...
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AS v RS and Part III Applications
March 26, 2024
Alex Curran, Senior Associate in the Family Law Department, writes for Financial Remedies Journal ex...
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Sarah Williams and Evelyn Collins achieve victory for their clients in contested adoption proceedings
March 22, 2024
In the case of Prospective Adopters v London Borough of Ealing (1), SK (2), NS (3) and E (by the Chi...
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Launch of the Mental Health & Family Breakdown initiative to support and protect vulnerable clients
March 20, 2024
Last night dozens of family lawyers representing a wide range of firms and chambers met at the launc...
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Election year: Considerations for family business owners
March 15, 2024
With the UK general election likely to be held later this year and rival political parties jockeying...
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