IntroductionMost would agree the planet is endangered by climate change. Governments worldwide are taking action. None more so than the UK Government with its legislative changes (click here for Justin’s article in this issue of Pensions Compass) and its finance
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More about Third party cost ordersCongratulations on becoming a partner in April 2021. Q: For a time you were based in the marketing team. How do you think that influenced your approach to client care?I joined Wedlake Bell as a trainee and qualified during the
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More about Keeping to the rules when borrowing from a trusteeAndrew O’Keeffe, Partner and Sarah Turner, Solicitor at Wedlake Bell talk about the steps to follow when there are concerns about how a trust is being managed. The primary fiduciary role of a trustee is to manage the trust fund
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More about Excluding security of tenure – Back to basicsThe hardening of the professional indemnity market will not have escaped the notice of anyone in the construction industry recently renewing their cover or developers relying on it. Factors including some underwriters ceasing to provide or reducing their capacity; increased
More about Professional indemnity insurance for construction professionals- Hard boiled?Think the elusive artist has automatic rights to their famous murals? It’s a bit more complicated than that. Jack Martin and Kate Johnson break it down. In law, land includes buildings and fixtures. Once something is painted on a wall, it becomes part of
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