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A legal guide to boundary disputes and land disputes

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Land and boundary disputes arise where there is conflict over land ownership, usage, possession, or boundaries. Such disputes cover a range of issues, including: Encroachment Easements and Rights of Way Shared Amenities Adverse Possession Claims Land Use Changes Unclear or Conflicting Boundaries Ownership Claims Inheritance Land Grabbing Neighbour Relations. Land and boundary disputes are usually …

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Search and Seizure Orders – 5 things to be aware of before choosing a Supervising Solicitor.

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Introduction The purpose of this guide is to explain the role of the independent supervising solicitor and the key aspects to look at when choosing the right person for the job. I am going to give you some free top tips based on my 25 odd years’ experience, what you need to look out for, …

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Crypto Assets in Cross Border Insolvency (A Perspective from England & Wales)

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Introduction Crypto assets are currently a hot topic in the insolvency world and one with which IPs are engaging across the globe. There are increasing numbers of cases worldwide where either a crypto business has failed, crypto assets form part of an insolvent Estate or assets in an Estate are converted into crypto assets with …

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Is it safe to dismiss an employee with less than two years’ continuous service?

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Many employers believe that it is safe to dismiss an employee with less than two years’ continuous service on the basis that they do not have ordinary unfair dismissal rights.   It is certainly true that the  general rule is that an employee requires two years’ continuous service to bring a claim of ordinary unfair dismissal …

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If you've been contacted by the Insolvency Service and worried about the HMRC bounce back loan investigation, you need to seek immediate advice. Bounce back loan fraud is a very serious offence, which the authorities are looking to clamp down on.

HMRC Bounce Back Loan investigation

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Introduced by the government in April 2020, the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) provided rapid access to finance for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Through the scheme, SMEs could borrow between £2,000 and 25% of their turnover, up to a maximum of £50,000. While businesses took advantage of the BBLS, it wasn’t without …

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Is Your Business Struggling? Under Pressure From Your Landlord, Suppliers Or Other Creditors?

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The perfect storm of the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the current high inflationary environment and cost of living crisis has inevitably placed many pub businesses under significant financial stress. Whilst a shareholder’s liability in respect of a limited company is limited to the value of their shares, UK company and insolvency legislation imposes …

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Director Disqualification Guide 2023

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Director Disqualification – Everything You Need To Know There are millions of directors throughout the UK, and most uphold their responsibilities effectively. However, if you fail to comply with your legal obligations, you may find yourself disqualified from acting as a director. This can have a serious and long-lasting impact on an individual, so it …

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Director Disqualification and Coronavirus Bounce Back Loans

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The Bounce Back Loan Scheme was introduced to provide financial aid to small and medium-sized businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme enabled small and medium-sized businesses to borrow up to £50,000 with no fees or interest payable for the first 12 months. After 12 months, an interest rate of 2.5% per year becomes …

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