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City law firm, Wedlake Bell, has advised Global Risk Partners (GRP) on its acquisition of CC Flint and Company Ltd (Flint Insurance). This is GRP’s biggest acquisition since becoming part… Read more →
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Only weeks after the Supreme Court (SC) handed down its decision in Guest v Guest, another case of proprietary estoppel is attracting considerable press coverage. Katie Turney addresses proprietary estoppel claims… Read more →
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A round-up of legal updates for the Wills and probate industry over the past month is as follows. Tax policy – Autumn Statement and Finance Bill The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt… Read more →
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PARLIAMENT Effective Date Effect Forthcoming Bills (and Acts not yet in force) GMP Conversion – Conversion of GMPs Act (Royal Assent 28/4/2022) Not yet in force Will facilitate converting GMPs… Read more →
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“We might now see him focusing on his own foundation to ensure ongoing involvement and to develop a framework which will outlive him.” Senior Associate Kate Johnson’s comments discussing Jess… Read more →
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Key points • DC Scheme trustees will have to report on their illiquid investments (and other investment holdings) in their Statement of Investment Principles/Annual Chair Statement • An exemption from… Read more →
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Key Points • In line with the Investment Regulations, Derivatives can be used only as a risk management tool or for efficient portfolio management. • Trustees should always have their… Read more →
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Pensions dashboards have been a key area of interest in the UK for some years now. Our previous update, referred to, amongst other things, some of the main issues and concerns… Read more →
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The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill (the “Tipping Bill”) is a private members’ bill that was backed by the (then) government at its second reading in Parliament in July 2022.… Read more →