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We have written previously about various measures introduced by the government to assist businesses and their owners during the pandemic. Most of those have been in place since the beginning of lockdown in March 2020, but after multiple extensions over the last 18 months, a significant number have since come to an end. In some areas, the government is introducing targeted short term measures...

For many people, owning a holiday home is a major aspiration. Having a place to enjoy at leisure certainly has its appeal, and demand for UK holiday homes has significantly increased over the last 18 months, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, owning one may have Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications which should be considered.

The basic position...

The new and welcomed ‘no fault divorce’ legislation is expected to come into effect in spring 2022, and will provide a complete overhaul of the current and outdated system for obtaining a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership in England and Wales.

Why does divorce law need reform?

Under the current law, there is only one ground for divorce - the marriage has irretrievably...

On 10 November 2021, the Supreme Court unanimously agreed to overturn the ruling of the Court of Appeal in Lloyd v Google LLC [2021] UKSC 50, consequently rejecting Mr Lloyd’s claim against Google in connection with an alleged breach of their duties as a data controller under section 4(4) of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Background:

Mr Lloyd, with financial backing from a third-party...

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which enables you to decide who you trust to make decisions about your finances, property or healthcare, in the event you are no longer able to do so, and appoint them as your Attorney.

Age-related issues, such as dementia, are often the reason that people are no longer able to make such decisions. However, an event such as an accident or...

If a dog is a man’s best friend then making sure that they (or any other pet) are provided for if something happens to you will be a priority for all animal lovers.

The good news is that you can make provision in your Will for what will happen to your pet when you die. However, it is not possible to make a gift to your pet, so it is important to take advice so that a correctly drafted...

We are delighted to announce that we have been recommended in the latest Chambers UK Guide 2022.

In the new Chambers UK Guide 2022, our teams received excellent comments and we have retained our rankings across all existing practice areas listed in last year’s edition, with Property Litigation receiving a new ranking:

• Family: (Band 2)

• Property Litigation: (Band 3)

• Commercial...

TWM Solicitors is delighted to announce 23 lawyers in the firm have been recommended in the new edition of The Legal 500 2022, and our Commercial Litigation team has been awarded an improved ranking. In addition, we have retained our rankings in 6 practice areas.

A summary of our recommendations is below and full coverage in the 2022 guide can be found here.

Commercial litigation: ranked...

Leaving money to a charity in a Will is a great way to leave a lasting legacy for a cause particularly close to your heart, and reduce the Inheritance Tax your estate will be subject to on your death at the same time. 

Types of charitable giving in Wills

Cash Gift - Leaving a gift of a cash amount is the simplest way of leaving a gift to charity. However, this can be problematic if...

We are proud to have been recognised in the newly published Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2021 Guide. TWM has received a Band 2 Ranking in Private Wealth Law, and Allison Crossman and Candy Stockton have both been recognised as Ranked Lawyers.

COMMENTARY FROM THE CHAMBERS HNW GUIDE:

Notable practitioners

Allison Crossman advises private clients...