The residence nil rate band & business relievable assets
The residence nil rate band (RNRB) is an additional inheritance tax allowance that can be claimed alongside the usual nil rate band allowance. The RNRB allowance is currently a maximum…
Jennifer Cockett LLB (Hons)
Senior associate, solicitor
Do I need a financial order on divorce?
When should you apply for a financial order on divorce and do you actually need one? Following the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, many couples have found themselves…
Kristie Silsby LLB (Hons)
Associate, solicitor
Autumn budget 2024: insights on inheritance tax, farming relief and business ownership
The autumn budget has brought about a number of changes, some of which relate to inheritance tax and agricultural and business property relief, as well as employers’ national insurance contributions…
Willans
Solicitors
Workplace grievances: how to avoid conflicts between workers
As an employer, what can you do to limit the amount of workplace grievances raised in your organisation? Our employment law team and newly launched HR support consultancy can assist…
Jenny Hawrot LLB (Hons)
Partner
Equal Pay Day 2024: How can your business help achieve equal pay?
This year, 20 November marks Equal Pay Day. Our team of employment law experts look into what it highlights and how businesses can help tackle the issues surrounding the gender…
Achante Anson LLB (Hons)
Trainee solicitor
Register of members: Why is it important?
A register of members might not top the priority list in a business, but it could prove crucial if issues are encountered further down the line. Our corporate & commercial…
Helen Howes LLM
Senior associate, solicitor
Menopause and the workplace
Menopause and the workplace continues to be at the forefront of conversation for many businesses. The last 50 years or so has seen the structure of the workplace change dramatically.…
Jenny Hawrot LLB (Hons)
Partner
Tenancy deposit claims: A complete guide for tenants
At Willans our experienced lawyers provide specialist advice and expertise on claims relating to tenancy deposits to help tenants with recovering compensation owed to them. In this guide we answer…
James Melvin-Bath LLB (Hons)
Senior associate, solicitor-advocate
Planning what happens to your digital assets
According to new Which? research*, most people don’t have a plan for what will happen to their online accounts and digital assets when they’re no longer around. What steps can…
Leah Vincent LLB (Hons), LLM, TEP
Solicitor
Property misrepresentation disputes - a complete guide
Our experienced solicitors help homeowners to resolve property misrepresentation disputes, which usually arise after a seller misleads a buyer during a sale process. There are a number of reasons why…
Bethen Abraham LLB (Hons), LLM
Solicitor
Government plans for more certain working hours for employees
The new Labour government has scrapped the Conservative bill that gives workers the right to request a predictable working pattern, in favour of stronger, more certain working hours. As well…
Hifsa O'Kelly LLB (Hons)
Associate, solicitor
How can farmers & landowners diversify their income streams?
With the new Labour government pledging to double onshore wind power and triple solar power by 2030 – and farmers increasingly looking to diversify their income streams – many more…
Adam Hale BA (Hons), TEP, FALA
Partner
How can a family investment company help you pass on wealth to your children?
For families looking for a secure and tax-efficient way to manage and pass on wealth to their next generation, a family investment company (FIC) may be a suitable alternative to…
Simon Cook LLB (Hons), TEP
Partner
TUPE: New rules are now in effect
Changes to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) are now in effect for transfers taking place on or after 1 July 2024. The new rules relating…
Jenny Hawrot LLB (Hons)
Partner
Tipping Act to be introduced on 1 October 2024
The new ‘Tipping Act’ will come into force on 1 October 2024. The new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 – also known as the Tipping Act – is to…
Klára Grmelová MGR (LLM Czech)
Solicitor
Updates to stamp duty land tax
Following the spring budget earlier this year, there have been changes to stamp duty land tax. With a new government having since been elected, there could be more updates on…
Tess Ciocci LLB (Hons), LLM
Trainee solicitor
The Renters’ Rights Bill – The end of the current housing regime as we know it?
The government made it clear during July’s King’s speech that rental reform is a priority of theirs, and that there will be a new Renters’ Rights Bill. This follows the…
Bethen Abraham LLB (Hons), LLM
Solicitor
Common issues for landlords (and how to avoid them)
Over recent years, more and more people have invested in residential property with a view to renting it out. Whether you become a landlord to gain a return on your…
James Melvin-Bath LLB (Hons)
Senior associate, solicitor-advocate
Don’t sweat the summer holidays
With rising temperatures, lighter evenings and Team GB making history at the Paris 2024 Olympic games, it’s no wonder the summer holidays spirit has taken hold. Although the UK seems…
Matthew Clayton MA LLM (Cantab), CIPP/E
Partner
Share buybacks: The consequences of getting it wrong
Share buybacks are an effective and popular mechanism that allows companies to purchase their own shares. However, the process is not without complexity. The Companies Act 2006 sets out clear…
Chris Wills LLB (Hons)
Partner
Tenant eviction – a complete guide for residential landlords
Our tenant eviction solicitors provide residential landlords with specialist advice and expertise to help with their rental property. In this guide we take you through the process of how we…
James Melvin-Bath LLB (Hons)
Senior associate, solicitor-advocate
In depth: The King’s speech & employment law – what you need to know
The newly-elected Labour government has set out its ambitious plans for employment law reform in the Employment Rights Bill, representing “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.” The…
Hifsa O'Kelly LLB (Hons)
Associate, solicitor
General election 2024: what to expect in business immigration
With polling day well underway, candidates from all parties – like the public – await the results of the 2024 general election. We have summarised the pledges of Labour, the…
Klára Grmelová MGR (LLM Czech)
Solicitor
Planning a wedding? When to put a pre-nuptial agreement in place
As lots of couples look to tie the knot over the spring and summer months, it is often a popular time to approach solicitors about putting a pre-nuptial agreement in…
Kristie Silsby LLB (Hons)
Associate, solicitor
Building disputes – a complete guide for homeowners
Our experienced solicitors help homeowners to resolve all kinds of building disputes, which typically arise from construction projects. Whether your case involves an extension, loft conversion, landscaping, internal structural alterations,…
Nick Southwell BA (Hons)
Partner
Court ruling sees family miss out on £3M inheritance
A court ruling has seen a family miss out on a £3 million inheritance following a text message between the testator and his will writer. In a recent High Court…
Simon Arneaud LLB (Hons)
Senior associate, solicitor
Employment law under Labour: what does the 'new deal' look like?
How could employment law change under Keir Starmer if Labour go on to win the general election? With a general election looming, and polls leaning toward the UK having a…
Jenny Hawrot LLB (Hons)
Partner
Copyright law: Mickey Mouse steams into the public domain
With the famous Disney character entering the public domain earlier this year, our litigation & dispute resolution team reminds us of intellectual property and copyright law. When considering copyright, even…
Paul Gordon LLB
Partner
Changes to company law: what businesses need to know
Initial changes to company law – including the biggest changes to Companies House since it began – have started to take effect. Here, our corporate & commercial team highlight the…
Chris Wills LLB (Hons)
Partner
Legal agreements for biodiversity net gain
Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is now mandatory for all new property developments in England. Our agriculture & estates team details the changes below. Since 2 April 2024, grant of planning…
Adam Hale BA (Hons), TEP, FALA
Partner
Who can bring a claim for possession of a residential rental property?
What happens when a residential property has been rented out and you need it back? Our specialist property litigation team look into some key points owners and landlords need to…
James Melvin-Bath LLB (Hons)
Senior associate, solicitor-advocate
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard Regulation: where are we at?
Our real estate team provides an update regarding minimum energy efficiency standards, and where it leaves landlords and tenants. We previously reported on the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations…
Emma Thompson LLB (Hons)
Senior associate, solicitor
Mental health & the Equality Act: tips for employers
During Mental Health Awareness Week, employers may be thinking about things they can do to support employees suffering with their mental health. Besides the general duty of care that employers…
Jenny Hawrot LLB (Hons)
Partner
An introduction to dementia and mental capacity
In the UK, approximately 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 have dementia, with case numbers expected to rise even further as the life expectancy of our population…
Janine Guthrie FCILEx, TEP
Senior associate, chartered legal executive
Creating a lasting power of attorney
In the UK, approximately 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 have dementia, with case numbers expected to rise even further as the life expectancy of our population…
Janine Guthrie FCILEx, TEP
Senior associate, chartered legal executive
Applying to the Court of Protection for a deputyship
In the UK, approximately 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 have dementia, with case numbers expected to rise even further as the life expectancy of our population…
Janine Guthrie FCILEx, TEP
Senior associate, chartered legal executive
