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Jessica Fazzone

Is a wealth tax on the horizon? DÉJÀ VU

In 2021, we explored the WTC’s recommendations to introduce a one-off wealth tax in response to Covid-19 (Is a wealth tax on the...

11/07/25
Helen Clarke

Why Offshore Family Investment Companies Are Back in Focus for International Clients

From 6 April 2025, the UK’s new inheritance tax (IHT) rules for long-term residents have significantly reduced the effectiveness of...

09/07/25
Jazmin Brown

Family Law Isn’t Just About Separation – It’s About Preparation. Why Strategic Estate Planning Is One of the Smartest Tools in Your Inheritance Tax Toolkit

Last month, Irwin Mitchell’s Private Client Advisory team published a major new report: The Inheritance Tax Revolution: Regional Insights...

07/07/25
Jazmin Brown

Asset Division Without Blame: Gender Reassignment and Financial Fairness in Divorce

A recently published judgment from the Family Court in Brighton offers a compelling look at how emotional complexity intersects with...

07/07/25
Jazmin Brown

UK Supreme Court Clarifies Property Division in Divorce: What Standish v Standish Means for HNW Individuals

The Supreme Court today handed down its long-awaited decision in Standish v Standish, a landmark case concerning the treatment of...

02/07/25
Carmel Brown

Concept of habitual residence explored in significant Court of Appeal judgment: O (Summary Return: Non-Convention Country), Re [2025] EWCA Civ 660

A significant Court of Appeal decision was published on 21 May 2025, involving the abduction of two children by their mother from Nigeria...

27/06/25
Sangeeta Kohli

Domestic abuse in the context of Financial Remedy Proceedings

The family court is clear that domestic abuse is indefensible. There is however a clear difficulty in survivors being able to...

26/06/25
Maisie Huynh

Protecting personal injury settlements from a separation or divorce

Achieving a personal injury settlement is often the result of a long and challenging journey. Once achieved, it is only natural to use...

12/06/25
Jennifer Pollock

Effective Co-Parenting Post-Injury: Ensuring Child Well-being

Co-parenting after separation when one parent has experienced a serious injury requires patience, empathy, and a collaborative approach....

10/06/25
Taler Kelly

The Strain on Relationships from Traumatic Brain Injury, and what to Consider if you’re thinking about Divorce

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have profound effects on individuals and their relationships. The changes that occur after a TBI can be...

02/06/25
Clodie Allott

Navigating family law after a personal injury settlement: Key considerations

In the Personal Injury field, obtaining a favourable settlement and accessing quality rehabilitation is often the ultimate goal. However,...

29/05/25
Daniel Moreton

Surrogacy law reform: A setback for modern families

In a recent development that has disappointed many hopeful parents, surrogates, and professionals, Baroness Gillian Merron, Minister for...

21/05/25
Suzi Denton

Family lawyers welcome new guidance on covert recordings

Technology advances quickly, and the use of recording devices, especially on phones, has become more commonplace.  The Family justice...

21/05/25
Hayley Bruce

Rates cut signal bright summer for Resi market

The Bank of England's announcement of a 25-basis point cut in interest rates, lowering the base rate to 4.25%, is expected to invigorate...

12/05/25
Laura Colville

A Journey Worth Taking: The Power of Planning

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce follows the titular character as he pledges to walk from Kingsbridge to...

08/05/25
Phillip Rhodes

Rings, Jewellery, and Tax: Jewellery's Role in Divorce and Estate Matters

Marriage and jewellery often go hand in hand, symbolising the union and commitment between partners. However, if the marriage ends in...

02/05/25
Helen Clarke

Key Findings from the STEP 2025 Report

As an advisor to global high-net-worth individuals, navigating the increasingly complex landscape of wealth management, taxation, and...

09/04/25
Jennifer Pollock

Avoiding legal turbulence: travelling with your child

Travelling with your child can be incredibly exciting and stressful – all at the same time. If you are planning to take your child abroad...

02/04/25
Jennifer Pollock

Giving birth abroad: the legal implications

Giving birth abroad, whether planned or unexpected, can have far reaching consequences for parents and their babies. It’s essential to...

02/04/25
Helen Clarke

Spring Statement – the quiet before the IHT storm

In contrast to last October’s Budget and the transformative changes made to Inheritance Tax (IHT), this week's Spring Statement was, as...

26/03/25
Sarah Coyne

Transferring residential property - adding or removing a registered co-owner (Transfer of Equity)

Whether you are transferring a residential property into your sole name or looking to add another person as a co-owner, these relatively...

21/03/25
Sarah Coyne

Solar Panels in Residential Transactions – Legal Must-Knows for Buyers and Sellers

With 1.5m homes now having solar panels installed, we're considering the issues this can pose for those selling or buying residential...

19/03/25
Hayley Bruce

Commonhold – new and improved?

The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Governments (MHCLG) have this week issued their white paper on Commonhold. The paper...

06/03/25
Tara McInnes

Are life interest trusts unfair for spouses/civil partners?

This week marks the lead up to International Women’s Day and I wanted to share some thoughts on women, wills, trusts and estates. Where...

04/03/25
Phillip Rhodes

The Vital Role of the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’: Navigating Financial Support, Legalities, and Future Disputes

The Bank of Mum and Dad (BOMAD) is recognised as the 9th biggest provider of finance for property in the UK. A report by Legal & General...

28/02/25
Hannah Braisted

Legal Implications of Unregulated Sperm Donation: Focus on Legal Parenthood

The recent news story about a man claiming to have fathered over 180 children through unregulated sperm donations highlights significant...

17/02/25
Hayley Bruce

Government Announces Changes to Residential Property Transactions

This weekend, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government unveiled a plan to revolutionise the home buying and selling...

11/02/25
Laura Pang

Five steps to heirloom harmony: how to secure a conflict-free inheritance process

In 2019, it was estimated that over half of Brits (53%) have inherited an heirloom from friends or family, with jewellery being the most...

11/02/25
Lucy Erdman-Samy

Lost in Translation: Navigating Probate with Foreign Wills

Applying for probate can be a daunting task, especially when the original Will is in another language and located abroad.  However, where...

10/02/25
Rachel Baker

Extension of the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme: a continued commitment to supporting families

The Ministry of Justice has announced the extension of the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme for another year to March 2026, continuing its...

30/01/25