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BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE CLAIMS & COVID-19

Since its outbreak COVID-19 has caused on-going financial difficulties for most if not all of us, and especially UK businesses and companies. Following the guidance issued by the Government on lockdown and social distancing measures, many businesses have had to close premises and seen a…
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May 15, 2020
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WHY DIDN’T I PACK THE JELLY BABIES?

Why didn't I pack the jelly babies - is often a thought I have when I recall New York City. Four months later the jelly babies did make the trip to Barcelona and at mile 21 I was glad of their company. As a runner…
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April 29, 2020
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CHANGE OF USE OF YOUR BUSINESS DURING COVID-19

Mackenzi Lee once wrote, “It’s not failure to readjust my sails to fit the waters I find myself in”. Whilst Sting sung, “don’t stand so close to me”, both important messages during this difficult time but for the purpose of this piece, which I write,…
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March 30, 2020
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SHARING CARE OF CHILDREN WHILST IN LOCKDOWN

We find ourselves in difficult times as a country and the government’s decision to place the UK into lockdown has thrown up questions surrounding children of separated parents. Here are some frequently asked questions we have received to assist you: - Can my child spend…
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March 26, 2020
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PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS – ARE THEY WORTH DOING?

As a Specialist Family Lawyer, I am frequently asked whether there is "any point" in entering into a Prenuptial Agreement. "Do they stick?" The question is often put to me by a Family's Accountant or Commercial Advisors as a tax planning exercise is embarked upon.…
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March 4, 2020
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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS – THEY THINK IT’S ALL OVER

In decisions in the last few years the Court has highlighted and re-affirmed the need to ensure that when parties are drafting documents which are intended to settle claims, those documents are drafted with care to safeguard that they do in fact carry into effect…
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February 26, 2020