I have had numerous frantic calls from clients and colleagues alike over the last couple of weeks on what to do about signing legal documents for ongoing transactions and deals. The panic and chaos caused by the Covid-19 crisis cannot understated. There have been a few parties who have pulled out of important and sometimes…
Update on our response to COVID-19 Crisis. The wellbeing and safety of our clients and employees remains our top priority during this difficult time. We appreciate that you might be worried about the impact of COVID-19 on our service to you and want to reassure you that we are committed to continuing to assist you…
A note on our guideline in light of the Covid 19 Crisis from our managing partner, Amaka Jackson. “We are mindful of the recent uncertainty being faced by our clients due to this unprecedented crisis. We wish to announce that we remain committed to providing our team and clients with continued support even during this…
Following on from our blog on what is causing the delays for probate applications , we are pleased to share the good news that delay is over. This news comes after months of complaints about delays in Grants being issued. Probate registries in England and Wales were suffering from a severe backlog after issues with…
The security minister Brandon Lewis threatened yesterday that EU citizens could face deportation if they fail to apply for settled status in the UK after Brexit. According to figures from the Home Office, there are an estimated three million EU citizens living in the UK, and over one million have yet to apply for settled…
What is causing the delays for Probate applications? Most recent applications to the probate registry for grants of representation are being delayed. In March 2019, the government introduced new IT systems to digitalise the court procedure for grant applications. According to the probate court, due to a new database being implemented there has been significant…
As a busy owner of a business, you may be signing contracts left and right without even reading them through. In fact, chances are you skim through most of the content even if you do go through them. Unfortunately, signing agreements too quickly without focusing on the details is a recipe for disaster. Here are…
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) What is SDLT? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a land tax payable upon the acquisition on land/property in England and Northern Ireland. The types of land transactions that would typically trigger SDLT are as follows: Buying land and/or a building; and Taking on a new lease, or Renewing an…
What You Should Know About Commercial Property Law in the UK Since each investor has unique needs, every property is unique as well. If you want to purchase commercial property in the UK, there are a few legal issues that you should be aware of beforehand. Here’s what you need to know about commercial…
Are You Paying Your Taxes Correctly as a Business Owner? Are you an established limited liability company or have you just opened a small business? Irrespective of the current condition of your undertaking, there are certain expenses that can go unclaimed. In other words, you can end up paying way more in taxes than you…