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Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 – upcoming changes to the succession rules

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Agriculture
In accordance with the Agriculture Act 2020, the eligibility and suitability tests under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (“AHA 1986”) are changing with effect from 01 September 2024.

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Case briefing: collusion in contracting to leave property by Will

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In the recent case of Thomas Sismey v Marissa Salandron, s.11 of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the 1975 Act) was tested by the courts for the first time.

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Cladding tax: latest updates

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A little over a year ago, the government announced the introduction of two new taxing measures, the proceeds from which would be used to fund cladding and building remediation works.

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Employment law changes from April 2024

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Employment
As we head into the 2024/25 tax year, employers and HR professionals face a raft of new legislative employment law changes to be aware of. We have summarised the key updates you should be aware of this April.

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Farmers need to get their affairs in order after Brexit changes

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Farmers are being urged to ensure they have up-to-date succession plans in place following the start of the Agricultural Transition Plan which came into being after the UK’s departure from the EU

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Home loan planning unsuccessful

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Private wealth
The recent case of Elborne v HMRC will be of interest to advisers who act for clients who have put in place a form of inheritance tax planning (IHT) known as the “home loan scheme.”

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National Security Act and Overseas Entries

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Two Acts recently added to the statute books will need to be taken account when negotiating contracts to avoid delays in transactions.

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Notary Public

Notary Public
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Documents to be used overseas often need to be prepared or certified by a Notary Public. A Notary Public is internationally recognised and authorised to prepare and certify the signing of many different types of document.

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Procurement update: Grenfell Tower prejudice allegations fall flat in the High Court

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A recent case on abandoning a completed tender exercise prior to entering into a contract has provided an important reminder to contracting authorities that in a procurement challenge the Court will look at the following….

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Rehabilitation in serious injury claims

Serious injury
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Our experienced serious injury and medical negligence teams are committed to helping you get your life back on track as soon as possible. Our role is not only to secure financial compensation, but to ensure that you receive the best possible support and rehabilitation throughout and beyond your claim.

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Robert Mullen

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Robert specialises in agricultural and property litigation as well as contentious Wills, trusts and probate matters.
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