
Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) Schemes
14th Jul 2025EMI schemes are a popular and tax-efficient share option plan designed to...
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Duty to Maintain Statutory Registers
10th Jul 2025Under the Companies Act 2006, companies are legally required to maintain specific...
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Why putting a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney in place really matters
30th Jun 2025Why putting a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney in place...
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mlplaw advises on the sale of a leading UK pet supplies manufacturer and distributor
23rd Jun 2025We are proud to have advised the shareholders of one of the...
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mlplaw advises on the successful sale of an established sales and lettings estate agency
23rd Jun 2025Our Corporate team is pleased to have advised the shareholders of a...
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Why DIY Wills Can Be a Costly Mistake
18th Jun 2025With the increasing accessibility of artificial intelligence and online legal templates, it’s...
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Commercial Property Leases
17th Jun 2025For landlords securing stable rental income or businesses seeking the perfect space...
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Understanding Shareholder Agreements: Protecting Your Business Interests
19th May 2025Imagine investing time, energy, and capital into building a successful company, only...
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Liam Payne’s Intestate Estate: A Stark Reminder of the Importance of Making a Will
8th May 2025The recent announcement that pop star Liam Payne passed away without leaving...
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Case Study: Setting up Employee Benefit Trust for Travelogix Ventures Ltd
6th May 2025mlplaw has worked with Travelogix Ventures Limited (the Company) and its directors...
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How Employers Can Prepare for the New Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence
30th Apr 2025Effective from 1 September 2025, the UK introduces a new corporate criminal...
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Planning for Pets in Your Will
23rd Apr 2025Here at mlplaw, our Wills, Trusts and Probate team are raising awareness...
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Asset Purchase Agreements Explained for UK Business Owners
7th Apr 2025When a business changes hands or restructures, assets need to be transferred...
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Inheritance Tax For Farmers: What Now?
19th Mar 2025In the autumn budget of 2024, the chancellor announced changes to inheritance...
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Is your will still right for you? Here’s why it’s worth checking
26th Feb 2025As Update Your Will Week (3rd – 9th March 2025) approaches, we...
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Case Study: mlplaw facilitates EOT transition for leading UK sports retailer
30th Jan 2025mlplaw has advised one of the UK’s leading sports retailers on a...
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Understanding Your Rights as a Commercial Landlord
19th Dec 2024As a commercial landlord, it’s essential to know your rights to protect...
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Case Study: December Group Transforms into an Employee-Owned Business
28th Nov 2024mlplaw has advised December Group Limited, the holding company for a property...
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Warranties, Indemnities and Representations for a Safer Business Sale
27th Nov 2024Warranties, Indemnities and Representations What are they? What’s the difference between them?...
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Asset Purchase Agreements: What Business Owners should know when considering selling/buying assets
25th Nov 2024So what is an asset purchase agreement (APA)? It’s an agreement which...
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Rising rates Around the corner: How the 2024 Budget impacts Business Asset Disposal Relief
11th Nov 2024The legal, accounting and tax blogospheres have been talking ad nauseam about...
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Key UK budget changes to Employee Ownership Trusts and what they mean for your business
4th Nov 2024The UK government’s recent budget announcement introduced important updates to the rules...
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Protecting Creativity: How Intellectual Property Shapes the Textile Design Industry
17th Oct 2024Featuring Our Collaboration with Urban Eccentric In the vibrant world of fashion...
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The Top Mistakes When Buying or Selling a Business: What You Need to Know
16th Oct 2024The Top Mistakes When Buying or Selling a Business: What You Need...
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Green leases for commercial property
8th Oct 2024It is often said that real estate is responsible for 40% of...
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Case Study: Helping Edge Public Solutions Transition to Employee Ownership Trust
19th Aug 2024This project involved the incorporation of a new employee owned trust company...
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Understanding Trust Disputes in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide
16th Aug 2024Understanding Trust Disputes in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide Trusts are a...
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Disputing a Will
24th Jul 2024Disputing a Will can be a complex process. The Will represents the...
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Case Study: NTAS Restructures by Empowering Employees Through EOT
24th Jul 2024We acted for the new employee owned trust company in the restructure...
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Share Buybacks by Private Limited Companies
5th Jul 2024A Share Buyback or a company purchase of own shares is where...
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Contesting the Validity of Wills in the UK
3rd Jul 2024Contesting a will can be a daunting and emotionally charged process. In...
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UK Probate service in crisis: Inquiry demands change
18th Jun 2024UK Probate service in crisis: Inquiry demands change The latest analysis of...
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The Rise of Ethical Clauses in Supply Chain Contracts
5th Jun 2024In this blog, we will explore the growing trend of incorporating ethical...
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How Often should You Update your Will
15th May 2024As a general rule, we recommend you should review your Will at...
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Would my partner own my business in the event of my death?
7th May 2024When a business owner dies, their business assets form part of their...
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What is a Trust Fund & How Do they Work
30th Apr 2024A trust fund is created by a settlor to protect an asset...
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Moving Assets from One Company to Another: The Facts
29th Apr 2024The process of transferring assets from one company to another is a...
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The Gentleman: What do I do if I’m left out of a Will?
15th Mar 2024We’ve all been binge-watching The Gentleman this week, and, although we imagine...
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Why we support Update your Will Week
5th Mar 2024In collaboration with The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, mlplaw celebrates Update Your...
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Case Study: Vulnerable Persons Trusts
4th Mar 2024Following an initial meeting with new clients to discuss their Will instructions,...
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How to get started making a Will
1st Mar 2024Nearly a third of UK adults say they haven’t made a Will...
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8 Life Events That Should Prompt You to Update Your Will
1st Mar 2024A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever...
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Why should I use mlplaw instead of making a DIY Will?
27th Feb 2024Why should I use mlplaw instead of making a DIY Will? Legal...
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Why a £59 Facebook Will Isn’t the Answer
27th Feb 2024“You are too expensive – I can get a Will for £59...
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Articles of Association and Shareholders’ Agreements: What are they and do I need them?
14th Feb 2024Articles of Association What are they: It’s a “public” rule book setting...
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Why would I? I’m only 20
9th Feb 2024I watched a film last night called ‘The Beekeeper’, which is a...
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Case Study: How Legal Guidance Could Have Made a Difference
9th Feb 2024One of our new instructions this week led me to think again...
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Insights from “The Traitors”
7th Feb 2024In the corporate world, safeguarding your business from potential ‘traitors’ within is...
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How to Sell your Company
29th Jan 2024Is it time to sell your company? Scrutinise your business and make...
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All the sole directors – now put your hands up!
11th Jan 2024How articles of association can affect the decision-making of companies with a...
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What you need to know about Inheritance Tax
21st Dec 2023In the United Kingdom, Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a significant aspect of...
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Challenges in Probate: Defending a contested Will
18th Dec 2023The legal process of administering an estate after someone passes away, can...
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Probate Administration and Trust Administration – pros and cons
14th Dec 2023Clients often ask if they should transfer part of their estate into...
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Executor’s Duties: What to Expect During the Probate Process
20th Nov 2023The passing of a loved one is undoubtedly a challenging time, and...
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The rules of intestacy – What happens if you die without a Will?
13th Nov 2023A Will is one of the most important documents you will ever...
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The Importance of a Will in Simplifying the Probate Process
13th Nov 2023The importance of having a Will in place cannot be overstated. In...
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Understanding Probate costs and how to reduce them
9th Nov 2023Dealing with the probate process can feel overwhelming, especially when managing financial...
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Inheritance Tax Advice for Business Owners
8th Nov 2023Inheritance Tax Advice for Business Owners Business Property Relief (BPR) is an...
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Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Estate Planning
3rd Nov 2023In order to avoid common pitfalls in estate planning, it is essential...
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What to expect when administering an estate
30th Oct 2023Losing a loved one is never easy, and when it comes to...
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Estate Planning Essentials: Protecting your assets for future generations
27th Oct 2023Estate planning is a vital component of financial management, often overlooked until...
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Probate Myths vs. Reality: Debunking Common Misconceptions
19th Oct 2023Probate is often misunderstood, leading to misconceptions that can cause unnecessary stress...
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The Power of Planning: Understanding Trusts in Wills and Lifetime Trusts
19th Oct 2023Trusts can seem a daunting prospect to clients when considering estate planning,...
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What happens when a Business Owner suddenly dies
17th Oct 2023When an individual dies, everything they owned at the date of death...
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A guide to Estate Administration
16th Oct 2023When a loved one dies it can be a very difficult time...
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Don’t be like Logan Roy… deal with your Succession planning!
2nd Jun 2023In the wake of the Succession series finale (no spoilers, we promise!),...
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EMI Schemes and how the 2023 Spring Budget can help your Small – Medium Business
6th Apr 2023The Corporate team look at the benefits of Enterprise Management Incentive Schemes...
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Case Study: mlplaw closes ‘John Lewis’ style NHS deal
12th Jul 2022Altrincham-headquartered MLP Law has advised an NHS GP practice on a transition...
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Hit the road Jack… Is it time to sell your company?
17th Jun 2022“Rising costs have created a “ticking timebomb” for UK small business owners”,...
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Employee Ownership Trust – Is it an option for you and your business?
16th Jun 2022With the news that Carlton Bingo becomes the latest well known company...
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Beyond COVID: Strategies for SMEs
13th Apr 2021Welcome to our series of blogs, addressing post-lockdown issues from a legal...
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Celebrity Estates
10th Mar 2021Jimi Hendrix Our first celebrity in our new monthly series is the...
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Directors Duties
17th Mar 2021This last year has been very unpredictable for many UK companies. Exiting...
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Indemnities in Acquisition Agreements
22nd Mar 2021What are indemnities? Indemnities are promises by one party (usually the seller)...
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Dispute over George Michael’s Estate from former partner
3rd Jun 2021It has been more than five years since George Michael’s death on...
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Management Buyout
7th Jun 2021The Pros and Cons What is a Management Buyout? A management buyout...
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What was in Princess Diana’s Will?
16th Jun 2021Princess Diana died on 31st August 1997 in a tragic car accident...
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Estate Planning: Managing your affairs in a Post-Covid world
25th May 2021Welcome to our series of blogs, addressing post-lockdown issues from a legal...
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FAQ – Lasting Powers of Attorney
4th May 2021Welcome to our series of blogs, addressing post-lockdown issues from a legal...
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Employee Ownership Trusts
18th Nov 2020What is an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)? The EOT was introduced by...
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Share Incentives: A Brief Overview of Employee Benefit Trusts and Employee Ownership Trusts
16th Nov 2020What is an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT)? An EBT is a discretionary...
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Share-based Incentives for Private Companies
23rd Sep 2020When a company is considering share-based incentives for employees, it is key...
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Holding an AGM during Covid 19
16th Oct 2020It is coming to that time of the year when many companies...
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Delays at the Probate Registry
21st Oct 2020Are delays at the Probate Registry all too familiar for probate practitioners?...
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22 weeks later – Probate delays causing heartache and distress
15th Dec 2020An article in The Sunday Times caught the eye of our Wills,...
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Forged Wills and Warring Siblings
19th Feb 2021Unfortunately, when a family member or friend has died, occasionally an unscrupulous...
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Overview of a Corporate Transaction (Sale or Purchase of Shares)
23rd Feb 2021Initial Planning 1.1 Appoint professional teams Need to appoint your accountancy/tax/legal/corporate finance...
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The review of “Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation” (DNACPR) Decisions during Covid-19
25th Jan 2021The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recently announced that it will look...
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Changes to care fees and social care – will it affect me?
9th Dec 2021The white paper on social care in England and new cap on...
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Protecting Vulnerable Individuals – A look into the story of Daphne Frank’s mother
16th Dec 2021Daphne Frank’s devastating account of her mother falling victim to a predatory...
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Important Financial Changes for Probate Applications
11th Jan 2022The start of 2022 brings two new important changes to the financial...
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At what age do you need to write a Will?
6th Dec 2021When you should make a Will does not depend on your age,...
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How to Attract and Retain Employees
2nd Nov 2021With the disruptions caused by COVID and the current labour shortages in...
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Employee Ownership
17th Nov 2021Employee ownership is not a new concept and Employee Ownership Trusts (“EOTs”)...
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Inheritance row and the importance of instructing a reputable lawyer
9th Feb 2022Louise Reeves, daughter of the deceased property tycoon was accused of coercing...
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Selling a Business? Here are some Tax Considerations to help you decide between Share Sale or Asset Sale
9th Mar 2022The sale of a company's business can be structured as either: •...
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How potential changes to Inheritance Tax & Capital Gains Tax may affect you in April 2022 Budget
16th Mar 2022During April 2022’s upcoming budget, it is expected that Rishi Sunak will...
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The Intestate Estate of Una Stubbs
24th Mar 2022Una Stubbs was a talented actress who sadly passed away at her...
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Probate Fees Set to Increase from 2022
16th Jul 2021The fee charged by the Probate Registry to issue a Grant of...
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Families in Business and Family Businesses – What Next?
15th Jul 2021It’s been a long time coming and finally we sense that we’re...
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Considerations for an MBO
23rd Jun 2021Management Buyout Series Part 2: Considerations before, during and after an MBO...
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What will happen to Prince Philip’s multimillion pound estate?
30th Jun 2021On 9 April 2021, at the grand age of 99, his Royal...
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The Legal Process of a Management Buyout
1st Jul 2021Management Buyout Series Part 3: The Legal Process What is a Management...
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Anna Nicole Smith – Her life and death of probate disputes
2nd Jul 2021Anna Nicole Smith was an American model, actress and TV personality. She...
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Financing an MBO
5th Jul 2021Management Buyout Series Part 4: Financing an MBO What is a Management...
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Sir Bruce Forsyth’s Estate- Strictly in the Family?
12th Jul 2021Sir Bruce Forsyth was an entertainer and presenter for more than 70...
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Exit Options for Business Owners
11th Aug 2021There is no disputing that COVID 19 has had a big impact...
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Managing Lasting Powers of Attorney – Registration delays
12th Aug 2021A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is becoming increasingly important as almost...
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Costs of Contentious Probate Proceedings
20th Sep 2021A recent decision in the High Court has clarified the rules relating...
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Shareholder Dispute
21st Sep 2021Sadly, disputes can arise between shareholders. Such disputes can potentially damage the...
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Record Inheritance Tax Receipts received by HMRC during the Coronavirus Pandemic
22nd Sep 2021HMRC has recently released its new Inheritance Tax (IHT) revenue figures, for...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
1st Oct 2021With COVID, Brexit, labour shortages, transport issues, fuel and energy shortages, carbon-dioxide...
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The Importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney
19th Feb 20191. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that...
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5 Key Reasons to have a Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare
21st Feb 20191.Your next of kin does not have an automatic right to make...
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Do-it-yourself Lasting Powers of Attorney – The Risks To Be Aware Of
28th Feb 2019An ever-increasing number of people are adopting a do-it-yourself approach to making...
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5 important reasons to get specialist legal advice when administering an estate
1st Mar 2019The Ministry of Justice has recently announced a new online Probate application...
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Government Introduces Major Increase in Fees for Probate Applications
8th Feb 2019When someone has died leaving property, money and possessions (the ‘estate’)...
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Can I leave money to my pet in my Will?
31st Jan 2019It is possible to include provision in your Will for your...
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Debenhams’ Shareholder Strife – Lessons for your business
23rd Jan 2019As Mike Ashley steps deeper into his shareholder dispute with the Board...
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Should I be Paying Top Up Fees for Care?
21st May 2019As a recent Age UK report has shown, there is an increasing...
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Successful Mergers and Acquisitions – Integration Strategy
29th May 2019The secret of a successful merger or acquisition isn’t as a result...
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What is Probate all about? – 10 Key Points
22nd Mar 20191. The Probate or Administration Process deals with sorting out someone’s affairs...
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How We Can Help With Your Care Home Queries
12th Apr 2019As trusted, expert legal advisors we have considerable experience in helping families...
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Unmarried Couples and the Law
26th Apr 2019Marriage is becoming less and less common in the UK and co-habitation...
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Reasons Why Everyone Should Have a Will and Lasting Powers of Attorney
10th May 2018It is so important for everyone to have a Will and Lasting...
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Making a Valid Will – What are the Formalities and Who can act as a Witness?
25th May 2018We often get asked who can act as Witnesses. The law says...
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The Court of Protection
18th Aug 2018The Court of Protection frequently appears in the media, often making decisions...
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Social Care Under Scrutiny by Parliament – what is the future for care funding?
12th Sep 2018The state of the social care system is never far from the...
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The Importance of Health and Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney
27th Jun 2018A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows...
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Persons of Significant Control – are you compliant?
16th Jul 2018Since June 2017 it has been a legal requirement for all companies...
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Making a Will during times of crisis
25th Mar 2020Can I make a Will during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak? Yes, you...
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Deathbed gifts and transfer of property in times of crisis
18th May 2020MLP Law are advocates at ensuring our clients’ needs are provided for,...
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The Coronavirus : What happens when there is no Will?
21st Apr 2020The global pandemic, Covid-19, has led to an increased focus on Wills...
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Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
1st Apr 2020Following the Chancellor’s budget measures aimed at this period of disruption due...
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Sole Directors and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
2nd Apr 2020Following the Chancellor’s budget measures aimed at this period of disruption due...
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The importance of updating Shareholders’ Agreements
30th Jul 2020Shareholders’ Agreements – is your house in order? As we now start...
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Cross Option Agreements
4th Aug 2020If you are a small or medium sized enterprise run by owner-managers,...
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Succession Planning for Business Owners Part 1 – Some Exit Options
11th Aug 2020A large proportion of business owners running small to medium sized enterprises...
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Business as usual: Covid-19 and the effect on Probate and Estate Administration
29th May 2020Covid-19 is very much at the forefront of everyone’s mind during these...
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Guide to Buying a Business
22nd Jun 2020Are you looking to buy a business? Nervous about where to start...
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Employee Ownership Guide
1st Jul 2020MLP Law is a leading law firm specializing in business and employment...
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CORPORATE INSOLVENCY & GOVERNANCE ACT 2020 (Act)
2nd Jul 2020On 26th June 2020, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 came...
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Warranties and Indemnities in Acquisition Agreements
14th Oct 2019Warranties and indemnities are a means of allocating risk between sellers and...
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Buying or Selling a Business: Shares or Assets?
9th Sep 2019The Fundamental Difference Share Sale or Purchase: this involves the buyer...
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How long should it take to sell my Business?
12th Dec 2019We’ve been involved in a number of transactions recently that, as I’ve...
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Preparing for a Share Sale: Company Health Check
13th Feb 2020The sale of a company can be a long and complex process...
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Inheritance Tax may be replaced
10th Feb 2020The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Inheritance & Intergenerational Fairness (APPG IIF) has...
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Statutory Legacy increase for partners under the Intestacy Rules
20th Jan 2020As per the agreed promise to update the intestacy rules every five...
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A widow has been allowed to claim against her husband’s estate 26 years after grant of probate
4th Feb 2020The case of Thakare v Bhusate [2020] sets a new landmark in the...
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To sell or not to sell: Considerations for Business Owners
6th Feb 2020Embarking on a company sale can be a lengthy, complex and expensive...
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Shareholders Agreements and Articles of Association: Does my company need them?
6th Jan 2020Articles of Association Articles of Association (Articles) are effectively the rules of...
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Company Buyback of Shares
2nd Jan 2020Under a share buyback, a company acquires shares in itself from an...
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A GUIDE TO BUSINESS STRUCTURES
14th Jan 2020There are a number of different business structures that can be chosen...
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