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As a homeowner, the new found responsibilities and considerations can be daunting, but understanding key aspects can ensure your investment remains secure and valuable. In our tax planning guide, we share our top tips to help you effectively safeguard your investment. https://lnkd.in/eJKsK996 #Tax #TaxPlanning #PrivateClient #Homeowners

Over the last few months, some key decisions have come out of employment law cases surrounding grievances and constructive dismissal, discrimination, and harassment. Susannah Nicholas provides an overview in our recent case law update. https://lnkd.in/ex4ApYbY #SHMALaw #EmploymentLaw #CaseLaw #Employment

It was great to see so many faces at our most recent Birmingham Curry Club! 🍛 It was a pleasure to connect with so many professionals and engage in insightful conversations over a fantastic curry. We truly value your continued support and participation, and we look forward to welcoming you again at future events. Please keep an eye out for upcoming details on our next Curry Club announcement – we look forward to seeing you again soon! #CurryClub #Birmingham #BirminghamBusiness #Networking #LawFirm

In the event of a divorce, the court will consider whether to give effect to a pre-nuptial agreement if it is freely entered into by each party with a full appreciation of its implications. The key question is fairness - it must be fair to hold both parties to the agreement in the circumstances prevailing. Our family law team discusses this further. https://ow.ly/W9rT50QqRPB #Family #FamilyLaw #FamilyLawyers #Prenup #Postnup #PrenuptialAgreement #Marriage

We are delighted to be recognised again in the annual The Times Best Law Firms list for 2025! 🎉 Our firm was commended particularly for our expertise in education, employment, and inheritance and succession planning, following media attention surrounding several high-profile cases on sensitive issues and supporting high-net-worth individuals with complex, multi-jurisdictional assets. This annual list, based on peer endorsements collected by Statista, invites thousands of legal professionals across the UK to vote on the top firms across various categories. Thank you to everyone who voted and to our incredible teams for making this achievement possible. https://lnkd.in/eGAWw7KE #LawFirm #LegalProfessionals #UKLawFirm

The increase in disputes regarding funerals and burial/cremation arrangements over recent years has been the result of changing family dynamics. Factors include second marriages, blended families, greater geographic distances, and varying beliefs about burial and cremation. Alistair Spencer shares the main issues in burial disputes, the law’s stance on who can make these decisions, and how families can resolve or avoid these conflicts altogether. https://lnkd.in/edyvV-nq #FamilyLaw #Funerals #BurialDisputes

A prenuptial agreement sets out which party owns or will own certain assets should the marriage break down. It can include a number of things such as children, pensions, debt protection and more. Find the full list of protected assets in our pre-nup guide. https://ow.ly/of7j50QqROF #Family #FamilyLaw #FamilyLawyers #Prenup #Postnup #PrenuptialAgreement #Marriage

Tax planning is the strategic organisation of your financial affairs to minimise tax liability within the bounds of the law. Our new tax planning guide aims to provide advice to help individuals and businesses retain more of their hard-earned money and support better financial stability and growth by maximising savings and investments. Read our full guide here: https://lnkd.in/ejwTk2WV #Tax #TaxPlanning #BusinessTax #PersonalTax

As farmers tend to have significant assets in terms of land, equipment and livestock, it may be worth considering getting a pre-nuptial agreement if you are soon to be married, or a post-nuptial agreement if you are happily married or living with your spouse. Our team addresses the most frequently asked questions when it comes to prenuptial agreements for farmers. #Farmers #Farming #Agriculture #Prenup #PrenuptialAgreements

The much-awaited Employment Rights Bill has now been published and will bring forward the most significant employment law reform seen in a long time. Although there remains a great deal of uncertainty around the changes and exactly when they will be implemented, Lubna Laheria highlights the key changes proposed in draft form that employers need to be aware of. https://lnkd.in/euMQSs86 #EmploymentLaw #EmploymentRightsBill #LegalUpdate