As with any other organisation, charities must be cautious of falling victim to fraudsters. If your charity is defrauded, you could face both financial losses and also reputational damage. The National Crime Agency...
The planning team at Debenhams Ottaway recently acted for local Mediterranean restaurant Bar Meze in its successful planning appeal after it was refused to extend their opening hours. This successful...
The US State of New Orleans has recently seen its first single sex divorce. Ironically this took place two hours before Louisiana sanctioned its first same sex marriage. Here in...
Bonuses allow employers to reward good performance and increase motivation amongst their workforce. However, employers may be exposed to potential disputes with employees if bonus schemes aren’t implemented correctly. A...
When a business becomes involved in a dispute it can often lead to unbudgeted cost and expense with no guarantee of a successful outcome. Resolving disputes quickly, even if it...
With the rise in “international” marriages and relationships, more children have been born to parents of more than one nationality. In the event of a breakdown of the relationship, it is...
Following divorce, the on-going obligation to continue to pay maintenance to an ex spouse is often a bone of contention. Spousal maintenance payments are often seen as a financial burden and frequently...
From 1 October 2015, anyone letting all or part of their property for rent is required to have at least one smoke alarm installed on every storey of their properties...
Living apart together (LAT) relationships are more common than ever before with flexible modern relationships and changing family dynamics. For those in an LAT relationship who are still receiving financial support...
With the start of the new academic year, University students around the country are moving into private rented accommodation or renewing existing tenancies. Whether you own just one or a...
For several years, raising the inheritance tax (IHT) threshold to £1million has been proposed and finally it is here – or is it? The chancellor announced in the July 2015...
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (SBEEA) will open the doors to office holders to assign rights to certain claims which previously were not assignable. The SBEEA provides...
You have your ICAEW licence authorising you to provide probate services, but what do you do when things take a contentious turn? ICAEW guidance on probate services came into force...
For all assured shorthold tenancies created on or after 1 October 2015, the landlord will only be able to serve a tenant with a valid notice pursuant to Section 21...
With the high cost of getting on the property ladder, buying a property with a friend or partner is increasingly common. Co-owners of such properties need to make sure they...
The Kids Company charity has featured in many news stories recently after reports of financial turmoil and issues relating to government involvement. The charity suddenly closed earlier this month, according...
Debenhams Ottaway continues to lead the private client arena in the south east, maintaining its tier 1 ranking with clients commenting that the team “compares favourably with City firms”. Partner Nicholas Turner...
Do you occasionally wonder to yourself about those distant relatives you haven’t heard from in a long time? Have you ever daydreamed about how you might spend an unexpected inheritance?...
Changes to insolvency legislation which come into force from 1 October 2015, may result in 20% less personal insolvencies each year and limit creditors’ abilities to recover debts. Under the...
Business disputes are expensive, often eye wateringly so, but fortunately they are also for the most part avoidable. If your business is facing a claim, your contract will be the first...
