Update: Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022
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The Act came into force on 1 August and on that day Companies House opened its Overseas Entities Register for registration by overseas entities that now, or in the future, own registered land.
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Farmer successful in significant inheritance dispute case
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Guest vs Guest: A Supreme Court judgment has today been handed down in a long-running and significant inheritance dispute case between farmer Andrew Guest and his parents.
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Clarke Willmott reappointed as NFU Legal panel firm
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We are delighted to have been reappointed to the National Farmers Union (NFU) legal panel for the South West, following an extensive re-selection process.
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New Nuclear is essential for the UK’s energy security
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In this article, Simone Protheroe discusses why the landmark decision to build the UK’s first large-scale nuclear energy plant since Sizewell B in 1995 is a welcomed one.
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What does the war in Ukraine mean for international surrogacy arrangements?
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Our surrogacy solicitors explain the impact of the war in Ukraine on UK intended parents and Ukrainian surrogates, the support currently available for affected families and what further steps affected families can take.
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Government’s Growth Plan: Off-payroll working rules to be repealed
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On 23 September 2022, the government revealed its Growth Plan and confirmed that the off-payroll working rules will be repealed for both public and private sector organisations with effect from 6 April 2023.
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Employers should be sensitive to the feelings of a member of staff who has suffered a bereavement and should also be aware of the rights that may available to them at such a time.
New guidance was published by ACAS at the beginning of September to assist employers who are considering suspending staff, specifically during an investigation procedure.
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