We acted as executors of a complex, high net worth estate where the residuary estate was divided between relatives, friends and several UK charities. We arranged for the maintenance of the property and worked closely with estate agents...
Our clients ran a take-away restaurant. The claimant worked in the restaurant for many years and was a family member. In 2018, it was agreed our clients would retire and...
The Counselling Foundation is a charitable company limited by guarantee that provides counselling and counselling training services across Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the charity needed to...
We advised an unincorporated charity on the transfer of its operations and assets to a sister charity, an incorporated charity with some common trustees. After Now that the asset transfer...
The Eurojuris private wealth group focuses on cross-border issues in the areas of private wealth – Wills, trusts, probate, family/divorce and property. It is made up of law firms throughout...
Our client was subject to a High Court application to remove him as executor of an estate worth £1.3m+. The case included an inquiry into what happened to the income...
This recent case highlights the section 2 Law of Property Act requirement that a contract for sale of land can only be made in writing does not prevent an equitable...
Satyam Enterprises Ltd v John Vincent Burton Jvb Seven Properties Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 287 The Court of Appeal has recently confirmed that the Duomatic principle can apply where the...
“We’d like a commercial lawyer to join who wants to build on what we have and ultimately lead it. They’ll be working with a great team of lawyers, many who...
Youth Talk is a charity helping young people with mental health issues. As an incorporated charity, it is a company limited by guarantee registered with Companies House and separately registered as a charity with...
After a long delay, judgment in the Mencap case has finally been handed down by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal...
I am a newly qualified solicitor at Debenhams Ottaway working within the Private Client team based in St Albans. My role includes providing legal advice in relation to; Wills, Trusts,...
Covid-19 has caused business interruption for many over the past year and companies will be hoping to bring successful claims under their business interruption insurance policies for at least part...
Have you inherited less from a loved one’s estate than you feel is fair? If so, then it is important to take action quickly and get help from a specialist...
A charity was previously operating as an unincorporated charity formed under a Will dating back hundreds of years. The trustees were concerned about personal liability and were attracted to the protection offered...
The City of Expertise is a St Albans not-for-profit organisation that promotes St Albans as a source of excellence for professional services. We successfully incorporated this Community Interest Company (CIC)...
Debenhams Ottaway was one of almost 100 virtual donors at the recent Herts TFN crowdfunding event that raised £15,000 for three local charities. Covid-19 has made it a particularly challenging...
Although the Covid-19 vaccine has not yet been tested or approved for children, if it is and Public Health England recommends children receive it, a minority of parents are likely...
Monday 8 March is International Women’s Day. Across the world individuals and organisiations will be celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme is #ChooseToChallenge. International...
The recent case of Cameron v Cameron [2021] concerned an inheritance dispute that questioned the ownership and transfer of a property and whether a Land Registry form was effective in...
