Fact: Car accidents are responsible for killing or seriously injuring someone every 16 minutes in the UK. The statistics are shocking but unfortunately, it is a reality for road users. Due to the high rate of accidents, this means there will be a similar rate of accident claims being pursued in courts. If you have been involved […]
“Where there’s a hit, there’s a writ”. This popular industry maxim refers to the fact that as soon as a singer has made a reasonable amount of money, someone out there will launch a lawsuit claiming unpaid royalties, copyright infringement, bootlegging and the like. Artists and tech creatives take an enormous chance when they get […]
CLICK HERE to read our answers to common questions our clients have about buying a pharmacy. There are many reasons for wanting to own a healthcare business. Almost all self-employed people value autonomy and creative freedom, often above money. There is also the social-awareness aspect, as pharmacies are at the heart of a community and contracted […]
Amidst the ongoing recession many business owners are looking for a way out and the most common route is to sell an entire business. It is not unheard of for business owners to privately draw up an agreement with the buyer – without lawyers – exchange monies and say goodbye to the business – believing […]
Hot off the press, the Home Secretary has unveiled substantial revisions to the UK Immigration Rules which will profoundly affect most people who wish to migrate to the UK. These changes will likely come into force in Spring 2024. Below, we will summarise the key changes and what these changes will mean to UK residents […]
If you are a university graduate and would like the opportunity to work in the UK, the UK Graduate Visa or the High Potential Individual Visa offers university graduates the opportunity to work in the UK without sponsorship. In this blog post, we summarise the key differences and requirements for each route. Questions UK Graduate […]
From the 1st October 2023, the Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2023 came into force extending the scope of fixed recoverable costs (FRC) in a civil claim. This article will review the implications of these changes for claims, and how the changes drastically limit the amount of recoverable costs, for claims valued up to £100,000. What […]
In January 2022, the UK government published a consultation response setting out its intention to legislate to bring certain promotions of ‘qualifying cryptoassets’ within the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) remit. The policy statement was updated in 1 February 2023. The financial promotions regime will apply to all firms marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers regardless of […]
The Powers of Attorney Act has recently been updated with amendments which affect the process of making an LPA, as well as the rules around objections to the registration of an LPA. This blog outlines the changes and what you need to know if you are thinking of making an LPA. What is an LPA? A lasting […]
