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Maisie Huynh

Protecting personal injury settlements from a separation or divorce

Achieving a personal injury settlement is often the result of a long and challenging journey. Once achieved, it is only natural to use...

12/06/25
Irwin Mitchell

Post-death property transaction leads to Court of Appeal dispute over a banker's estate

The Court of Appeal has this week reserved their judgment after hearing both sides in a protracted dispute between the daughter of a...

23/10/19
Joanna Uzoka

Will My Overseas Divorce Be Recognised In England And Wales?

We live in a multi-cultural society; family lawyers are therefore often faced with the question as to whether a client’s divorce overseas...

28/02/24
Irwin Mitchell

Inherited Wealth on Divorce

By Hayley Trim, Family law Partner at Irwin Mitchell English family lawyers will tell you it is trite law that inherited assets are not...

22/06/21
Leah Corbett

‘The Female Voice’ Panel: Top Tips for Confidence and Making an Impact in Business

As part of our new initiative ‘the female voice’ we hosted an event designed to empower women and foster connections within professional...

06/10/23
Jodie Buck

Will Writers beware – Court Orders Firm To Pay 60% Of Legal Costs in Rectification & Construction Claim

In a recent decision of the High Court, a firm of solicitors was ordered to pay 60% of the parties’ legal costs in relation to a claim...

22/04/24
Irwin Mitchell

Should children spend equal time with each parent as the starting point?

A new YouGov poll commissioned by fathers’ rights group FNF Both Parents Matter Cymru concludes that 8 out of 10 respondents agreed that...

26/06/19
Sarah Coyne

Transferring residential property - adding or removing a registered co-owner (Transfer of Equity)

Whether you are transferring a residential property into your sole name or looking to add another person as a co-owner, these relatively...

21/03/25
Irwin Mitchell

Cleaner awarded a share of her late boss' estate

With family dynamics becoming more complex, it is increasingly common for there to be family fall outs. That, together with many more...

29/05/19
Yogi Amin

Help! I need somebody... to prepare me for the summer 2021 exams appeals process!

As the dates for release of GCSE, AS, A level and VTQ results draw ever nearer, Jennifer Wright, one of our education experts has set out...

27/07/21
Irwin Mitchell

Son Of Nurse Fails In Claim For Biggest Inheritance Share

The son of a former nurse lost a three-year battle with his siblings this week over his mother’s will after trying to secure the biggest...

12/09/19
Stephanie Kerr

Charitable Will-Writing: Avoiding Ambiguity

When a person makes a Will, there should be no room for doubt as to what was intended, whether that relates to the identity of the...

12/09/24
Irwin Mitchell

Family Business Week: Planning and the future of FICs

By Helen Clarke, Tax, Trusts and Estates partner at Irwin Mitchell Back in August, HMRC closed its investigation unit for Family...

25/11/21
Irwin Mitchell

Inheritance laws in Tunisia - why are women still waiting for equality?

To mark International Women’s Day this year, men and women in Tunisia took to the streets in the country’s capital to demand equal...

12/11/18
Hayley Bruce

Commonhold – new and improved?

The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Governments (MHCLG) have this week issued their white paper on Commonhold. The paper...

06/03/25
Rabab Zulfukar

Joint Tenancies Vs Tenants In Common: Severance Of A Joint Tenancy

Legacies consisting of shares in properties owned by more than one individual can often result in disputes. The crux of these disputes is...

21/09/22
Irwin Mitchell

Charities versus Community Interest Companies (CICs) – which structure is right for your organisation?

Community Interest Companies (CICs) and charities play vital roles in the UK’s social enterprise sector, each contributing to the public...

30/07/24
Irwin Mitchell

Investors are about to be forced to buy Tesla - are you one of them?

The S&P 500 committee announced recently that Tesla is going to be added to the S&P 500 index, one of the largest stock market indices in...

11/12/20
Elspeth Gray

I Killed My Wife; Do I Still Get My Share Of Her Estate?

The general rule in England and Wales is that upon the death of your husband or wife (if they pre-decease you) their estate will pass in...

24/02/23
Jodie Buck

Mirror, mirror on the will: children cut out of inheritance by step-mother

A story in the latest Sunday Times highlights the difficult and sad cases that we encounter on a daily basis in the Will, Trust and...

02/12/20
Jazmin Brown

Asset Division Without Blame: Gender Reassignment and Financial Fairness in Divorce

A recently published judgment from the Family Court in Brighton offers a compelling look at how emotional complexity intersects with...

07/07/25
Irwin Mitchell

Coronavirus: Charities to be hit by fall in legacy income

Analyst company Legacy Foresight has forecasted that legacy income for charities could decrease by up to 9% this year because of...

07/04/20
Irwin Mitchell

No Fault Divorce Ends The Blame Game

No Fault divorce ends the blame game By Emily Hugo, Solicitor, Family. From 6 April 2022, the new divorce process will be implemented....

24/03/22
April Wood

Disputes Concerning Children - Differences Between The Family Courts In England And Australia

I have been fortunate in my career to have worked extensively in both England and Australia. Since my return to practise in England...

12/02/24
Sarah Paton

The Dangers of Not Having a Properly Drafted Will for Business Owners

A well-structured Will is essential for everyone, but it becomes even more critical for business owners. When you own business assets,...

23/05/24
Irwin Mitchell

Family Investment Companies vs. Trusts?

Written by Tom Wainman, Partner, Tax, Trusts and Estates Estate and tax planning is most successful when based on the individual...

26/10/21
Irwin Mitchell

Gift Aid's 25th birthday - great for tax-effective giving

Gift Aid offers many opportunities for giving to charity, tax effectively. The options of giving shares or land, saving CGT on gains, as...

13/11/15
Irwin Mitchell

Continued Rise of the Silver Splitters

Divorce rates continue to rise among the over 50's, contrary to the norm. With people living longer, living more active lives and...

10/11/15
Sarah AlJourani

Landmark Ruling Means Judgements Made In English Courts Can Now Be Enforced In The UAE

A landmark ruling by Judge Abdul Rahman Murad Al Bloushi at the Ministry of Justice in the United Arab Emirates brings in a new era in...

28/09/22
Irwin Mitchell

Letter of Engagement 101: What to look out for

When taking on a new client, it's important for professional advisors to understand exactly the services they're being instructed to...

02/07/20