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Partner Adoption orders explained
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With recent figures showing that “blended families” are on the rise, we take a closer look at partner adoption where people adopt their partner’s child.
Many consider that inheritances ought to be ring-fenced on divorce for the party to whom it has been left but the law is not that straightforward. However, there are steps which can be taken to minimise the risk of inherited assets being “invaded” in the event of a divorce.
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Supreme Court decision: Hillside Parks Ltd v Snowdonia National Park Authority
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In this article, we look in detail at the main principles established in the recent Supreme Court case of Hillside Parks Ltd v Snowdonia National Park Authority and consider the practical implications for developers.
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Telecoms: Important New Code case relating to residential rooftop
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In CTIL -v- L&Q [2020] the Tribunal was asked to determine the terms (including the consideration) to impose a new telecoms code agreement for a rooftop site of a residential block in London.
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The role of ‘Accountable Person’ under the new Building Safety Act
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The new Building Safety Bill, published in July 2020, (along with other building safety measures e.g. Fire Safety Bill) comes in the wake of Dame Judith Hackitt’s high profile Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety following the Grenfell tragedy.
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Tom is a Partner in Clarke Willmott’s Taunton Private Capital team, specialising in inheritance tax and succession planning for private individuals, farmers and other business owners.
Unlawful eviction and harassment – think before you act!
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Landlords sometimes overlook the proper eviction procedures for removing an occupier from their property, putting them at risk of unintentionally committing a criminal and/or civil offence related to unlawful eviction and/or harassment.
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