In the face of global challenges, ensuring stable and permanent homes for children who cannot live with their birth parents is more critical than ever. Special Guardianship Orders (“SGOs”) are a pivotal mechanism aimed at achieving this goal. Designed to
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More about Corporate fraud prevention obligations explored under the economic crime and corporate transparency act 2023On 26 February 2025, Deputy Master Scher handed down judgment in the case Suman Bhatia v Christopher Purkiss, as liquidator of JD Group Limited [2025] EWHC 359 (Ch). Wedlake Bell LLP (partner Edward Saunders), and Nora Wannagat (Tanfield Chambers) acted
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More about Dividing assets on divorce and the “50/50” splitAs we draw closer to the end of the fiscal year, many employers shall be reflecting on the UK Government announcement that the rate of employer NICs is set to rise by 1.2% to 15% from 6 April 2025. Employers
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