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We have been working on a client matter that highlights the requirements of s190 of the Companies Act 2006 in relation to substantial property transactions that require members’ approval. This is something that should be remembered when a director or connected party is involved in a property transaction with the company.
Continue readingIn an unexpected move, as part of the 2016 Budget, the Chancellor announced from midnight on 16 March 2016, rather than paying the same rate on the whole value of the property, the new rates will only apply to the portion of the price that falls into a particular price bracket.
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Unlike parents, grandparents do not have an automatic legally recognised right to apply to the Court to be able to see the children, and must first apply for permission to make that application. Any grandparents who feel that they have been pushed out and are unable to see their grandchildren should not give up. Read more here.
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From 6th April 2016 The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 requires all UK companies and Limited Liability partnerships (LLPs) to maintain a new register. This new register records the details of any person with “significant control” over the company or LLP, known as a PSC register (Persons with Significant Control). Read more here.
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It may be a surprise to many that the often referred to status of ‘common law spouse’ does not exist in law. It is therefore important that people living together take steps to protect not only their partner’s position but also their own if something untoward should happen to the other.
Continue readingFrom 1 April 2016, anyone buying residential property in addition to their main home will be subject to a 3% increase on the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that would currently be payable on the transaction. SDLT is therefore currently high on the agenda for buy-to-let landlords and those seeking to buy second homes.
Continue readingTips for Making the Most of the Mediation Process
If you’re considering mediation, Simon Hawkins, Associate Solicitor and Mediator at WSP Solicitors, shares his insights on how to make the process easier and more effective. Mediation can feel daunting,...
How Mediation Can Help Resolve Parenting and Child Arrangement Disputes
Simon Hawkins Associate Solicitor and , an experienced mediator at WSP Solicitors, shares his insights on how mediation can provide a supportive, family-focused way to navigate parenting and child arrangement...
Changes to Family Procedure Rules (FPR) and Their Impact
Recent changes to the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) have made mediation a key focus for resolving family disputes. Simon Hawkins, Family Mediator at WSP Solicitors, shares his insights on these...
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