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Gillian Coverley

Autumn Budget 2024 – How might capital taxes be affected on 30 October?

Key points There could be changes to inheritance tax and capital gains tax rates, reliefs or allowances on 30 October but nothing is...

24/09/24
April Wood

Pension Sharing on divorce – comparing England and Australia

According to statistics from the Australian government, at the end of June 2022, over 1.1 million people who were born in the United...

18/09/24
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

Giving to Charity - Considerations for Professional Advisors

With Remember A Charity Week in mind, and Irwin Mitchell’s recent £500,000 contribution to the Irwin Mitchell Charity Foundation in...

09/09/24
Esther Salter

Increase in fines for taking children out of school during term-time

As of 19 August 2024, families in England face higher fines for taking their children out of school during term-time without permission....

04/09/24
Irwin Mitchell

VAT on Private School Fees – Reviewing Investment Plans

On 29 July, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that VAT at 20% will be introduced on private school fees from 1 January 2025. This...

22/08/24
Annie Chawla

Domestic Abuse: It Ends With Us

Warning: Please note that this article deals with domestic abuse.  The recent release of It Ends With Us, a film-adaptation of Colleen...

19/08/24
Chrissy Leach

Abolition Of The Furnished Holiday Letting Rules

HMRC published draft legislation on 29 July 2024 confirming that they plan to go ahead with the abolition of the furnished holiday...

15/08/24
Joanna Uzoka

Surrogacy Law Reforms – One Year On From The Proposals For Change, Where Are We Now?

The 1st – 7th August marks National Surrogacy Week in England & Wales. Irwin Mitchell’s Fertility Team of Excellence will be posting a...

07/08/24
Daniel Moreton

Payments In Surrogacy Arrangements

The 1st – 7th August marks National Surrogacy Week in England & Wales. Irwin Mitchell’s Fertility Team of Excellence will be posting a...

06/08/24
James Henshall

The Current Framework – A Guide To The Current Laws In Respect Of Parental Responsibility

The 1st – 7th August marks National Surrogacy Week in England & Wales. Irwin Mitchell’s Fertility Team of Excellence will be posting a...

05/08/24
Molly Walton

Harmonising Holidays: Strategies for Co-Parenting Success

The summer holidays can be an exciting time for children but can be met with difficulties for separated parents. Tensions can be...

05/08/24
Sarah Coyne

Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Residential Properties

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum, and homeowners are increasingly interested in installing charging points....

02/08/24
Grace Mullis

The Surrogacy Series: Exploring the past, present and future of Surrogacy

The 1st – 7th August marks National Surrogacy Week in England & Wales. Irwin Mitchell’s Fertility Team of Excellence will be posting a...

02/08/24
Saffron Burgess

Holiday Hurdles: Urgent Applications For Travelling With Children

When parents plan a holiday with their children, it’s an exciting time filled with anticipation and adventure.  However, what happens...

01/08/24
Emily - Jo Moore

The Surrogacy Series: Exploring The Past, Present And Future Of Surrogacy

The 1st – 7th August marks National Surrogacy Week in England & Wales. Irwin Mitchell’s Fertility Team of Excellence will be posting a...

01/08/24
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
Katherine Thorpe

Rentcharge Reform Comes Into Force

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 will gain some notoriety from being the last passed legislation of the Conversative...

24/07/24
Emily - Jo Moore

Summer Holidays And The Risks Of International Child Abduction

The summer holidays are almost upon us and with the break comes plenty of time off spent with loved ones and possibly the excitement of...

22/07/24
Shannon Park

Navigating Minors’ Non-Molestation Orders: Insights from D v T [2023] EWFC 97

A Non-Molestation Order (NMO) is a legal injunction designed to protect an individual (applicant) from harm or the risk of harm. It...

22/07/24
Irwin Mitchell

Navigating Charity Trustee Duties: A Conflict-Free Approach

You’ve likely heard the news about Captain Tom’s daughter and son-in-law recently being disqualified from serving as charity trustees by...

18/07/24
John Bunker

King's Speech: Tax - What's Next For Our New Government?

The Kings Speech does not include details of actual tax changes, which will come in the new Government’s first Budget, likely to be in...

17/07/24
George Cohen

King's Speech: From Renters Reform to Renters Rights – Labour’s Plans for the Reform of the Rental Sector

''In today’s King's Speech, Labour put forward the new Renters Rights Bill, which will carry through a number of provisions from the...

17/07/24
Fran Hipperson

King's Speech: Lack of Cohabitation Bill Is Missed Opportunity To Provide Protection For Millions Of Couples

Today’s Kings Speech is a missed opportunity to provide clarity to millions of couples across the UK who are currently cohabiting and...

17/07/24
Marie Kilgallen

Domestic Abuse And Financial Remedy Proceedings – How High Is The Bar?

As Family lawyers, we are frequently asked to what extent the Family Court will take ‘conduct’ (such as domestic abuse) into account when...

16/07/24
Scott Halliday

Managing A Difficult Period With My Ex: The Children’s Summer Holidays

The summer holidays should be about making special memories, but they can be difficult for separated parents. The holidays can generate...

16/07/24
Caoimhe Sykes

Planning a destination wedding this summer? Make sure it’s legal before tying the knot

Wedding season is in full swing this summer and it’s likely that at least one invitation will be to a sun filled destination, with the...

16/07/24
Toby Hales

Our new Private Financial Dispute Resolution Service - Helping couples settle cases and avoid costly and stressful court hearings

International and HNW clients dealing with a separation or divorce are increasingly looking to resolve matters out of court because of...

16/07/24
Hannah Braisted

International Surrogacy – what is it, and what are the legal implications of having a baby through surrogacy overseas?

Recent data from CAFCASS (the Child and Family Court Advisory and Support Service) shows that, since 2014, more than half of UK parents,...

16/07/24
Phillip Rhodes

European Commission Pensions and Divorce

When considering financial settlements as part of a divorce in England and Wales, the Family Court has wide-ranging powers to make orders...

15/07/24