Common pitfalls in will drafting and the far-reaching consequences
Private wealth services
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Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.
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Tom Chiffers
and
Sarah Arkless
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Coronavirus and force majeure clauses in construction standard form contracts
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It seems highly probable that the coronavirus pandemic itself will be found to constitute a force majeure. This will only be applicable if the contract was entered before the coronavirus outbreak. Alternatively, contracts will be “frustrated”. This means they literally cannot be performed.
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COVID-19 Christmas travel checklist for separated parents
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Whilst the unique circumstances of this year will undoubtedly make travel planning more essential than ever, this is particularly for separated parents who may have extra hurdles to overcome to ensure travel plans go smoothly.
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Cutting corners on building sites continues to cost lives warning
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News that the number of construction-related injuries in the UK is on a slow overall decline is welcome, but employers and contractors are still cutting corners and endangering lives, according to personal injury specialist Lee Hart.
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Damages awarded to mother following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury (OASI)
Medical negligence solicitors
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For most women once the baby is born, they will recover from the trauma of childbirth and be able to focus on the challenges of motherhood. However, for some women, injuries sustained during childbirth will cause ongoing and sometimes permanent symptoms.
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Vanessa Harris
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Emily advises social landlord clients on all areas of housing management. She has acted for a range of regional, national and specialist Housing Providers, as well as Local Authorities.
Advising Trustees, Individuals and Executors on various taxation issues, to include inheritance tax, capital gains tax, income tax and stamp duty land tax, looking both at the UK based implications but can address aspects with offshore elements when these arise.
