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The Law School at the University of Hertfordshire has managed to overcome the Covid-19 restrictions to enable one of their pioneering pro bono projects to be relaunched online. Support at Court was originally launched in March 2020 and was designed to provide Litigants in Person (“LiPs”) attending their first hearing in a private children dispute some practical and moral support. Statistics show that there … Read more
In November 2013, QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright opened the first domestic abuse drop in centre in Worcestershire. This initially operated two mornings a week. It is now open all day Monday to Friday so that victims can get legal help and advice. Suzanne Oldnall, Head of the Domestic Abuse Team says, “We have worked closely with domestic … Read more
H M Revenue & Customs – Trust Registration Service In 2017, the Trust Registration Service (‘TRS’) was introduced by H M Revenue & Customs following the adoption of the 4th Anti Money Laundering Directive by the UK Government. The TRS currently applies to relevant taxable trusts. Claire Sharp : Private Client Update Until recently trustees … Read more
‘You can keep the house – I’ll have the dog’; HCR launches ‘Pup-NupTM ’ HCR launches ‘Pup-NupTM : Nick Gova with Porto When a couple splits up, their dog can become a bone of contention – for some, it’s as important assorting out the money or the house. Because dog ownership is a real commitment, Harrison … Read more
Fit, Feasible and Fair? A company voluntary arrangement (“CVA”) is a rescue process which is used when a viable business is in need of a restructure but is unable to afford the associated costs and/or it is experiencing cashflow problems or creditor pressure and is in need of some breathing space. Lauren Auburn A CVA is … Read more
Well although there is another lockdown we do have great news in the household. Both my hoomans have had their first vaccination. I can’t understand why they are so excited as I hate it when I go to the vet for my annual check up and jabs. My mother also got excited just by going to … Read more
Adapt law has been set up by Lorraine Richardson, solicitor and legal trainer – her key areas of expertise are property law, conveyancing, management skills, legal compliance and professional conduct Welcome to Adapt Law Courses and webinars Adapt Law offers a wide range of conveyancing courses including: • Acting for a buyer on a new build• … Read more
By Stuart Lawrenson Will the Coronavirus vaccine solve the many challenges faced by employers or does it just inject further issues for employers to deal with? To be vaccinated or not to be vaccinated? That is the question …. being discussed in homes and in workplaces up and down the country. With the start of the … Read more
The dictionary states the word ‘earn’ means to “gain deservedly in return for one’s behaviour or achievements”. The definition could have been written about Pippa Judson who has shown everyone at Chasebridge Wealth Management how committed she is to her career. Pippa Judson : Tough but fulfilling journey As of November 2020, the former senior adviser … Read more
HCR’s leading technology law expert has been supporting growing companies being developed by Malvern-based tech accelerator BetaDen, which is now looking for its next group of entrepreneurs and tech companies to apply to join Cohort 4.0. Nicola McNeely, who has worked with tech companies throughout her career, has been giving a day a month to the … Read more