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    • Dec 22, 2022

    Without prejudice and subject to contract, and their applicability to commercial property transactions

    “Without Prejudice” and “Subject to Contract” are labels commonly used in the context of negotiations. This article will give an overview of their meaning and applicability to commercial property transactions. Without Prejudice Without prejudice is a rule of privilege applicable

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    • Dec 21, 2022

    Dear Gemma

    Perplexed by property law? Our Professional Support Lawyer Gemma Cook is here to answer your most pressing questions. An extra bank holiday has been announced for the coronation which means an extra-long weekend but does this affect my property completion

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    • News
    • Dec 21, 2022

    Inflating rents?

    Rents linked to inflation, rather than to open market levels, have been a feature of the logistics sector for a number of years now. If other sectors are considering these, what should they be aware of? First, pick your index.

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    • News
    • Dec 12, 2022

    Choosing an attorney and executor

    We are often asked who should be appointed to act as an attorney or an executor, and there can be confusion over the duties and responsibilities each role involves. The following two articles provide an insight as to what you

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    • News
    • Dec 12, 2022

    Missing beneficiaries in intestacies

    Where an individual dies without a Will this is known as an intestate estate. Administering an intestate estate presents many challenges for personal representatives (“PRs“), not least the additional responsibility of identifying and locating beneficiaries. Under the intestacy rules, assets

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    • News
    • Dec 12, 2022

    Profile – Michelle Jones

    You have over 20 years’ experience of running mostly UK based trusts – what first attracted you to the role and how has it changed? Before my move to trust work I was a trainee chartered accountant. I found visiting

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    • News
    • Dec 12, 2022

    Surprise taxes on assets abroad

    Clients from the UK with assets abroad may be surprised to learn that planning recommended by advisers in the country where they have an asset has caused taxes in the UK. This happens all too often, even with planning which

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