Private Client Insights

Lynne Johnson

Hirachand v Hirachand - UK Supreme Court Allows Appeal In Inheritance Dispute Case

🎵 On the 18th of December, the Supreme Court gave to me, an award with no success fee…🎵 The UK Supreme Court has today handed down a...

18/12/24

Connie Smith

Finances on Divorce - Law Commission publishes new scoping report on whether the law needs modernising

The Law Commission of England and Wales has published a scoping report which highlights the need for reform of the current law governing...

18/12/24

Katie Gledhill

Better protection for victims of domestic abuse

According to the recent ONS data, an estimated 2.3 million people aged 16 years and over experienced domestic abuse in the year ending...

05/12/24

Ciara Rock

Family Law: G v Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

A recent ruling has provided insight into the laws that govern the use of eggs in fertility treatment after the donor’s death. The facts...

29/11/24

Emily Wentworth

Tax-Efficient Wealth Transfer: Outright Gifts, Excess Income Gifts, and Trusts Explained

With the cost of living for many families becoming increasingly more expensive, a key consideration for many people is how to assist...

26/11/24

Sarah Phillips

IHT Q&A: 'The Trust Rush'

The recent Budget introduced several significant changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT). Notably, pension pots will now be included in IHT...

26/11/24

Sarah AlJourani

Sharia Series: Arranged, Forced, and Love Marriages

Marriage is a significant institution in Islam, emphasizing companionship, mutual respect, and familial ties. Many Muslims are aware of a...

20/11/24

Hannah McCrindle

Family Law Considerations of Relocation to Middle East

Relocating to the Middle East can present many exciting opportunities and there are myriad reasons why families, divorced and separated...

19/11/24

Emily - Jo Moore

Inter-country adoption: What is it and what is the legal process of adopting a child from overseas?

Inter-country adoption is the process by which a child, habitually resident in one country is adopted by an individual(s) habitually...

19/11/24

Laura Colville

The importance of creating an asset log for effective estate planning

Arrangements may be in place to secure the financial future of those around you following your death – so take the time now to think...

08/11/24

Hannah Braisted

Lessons in Surrogacy: Z (Foreign Surrogacy) [2024] EWFC 304

Mrs Justice Theis handed down her judgment at the end of last month in this recent case involving an application for a parental order in...

05/11/24

Helen Hutchison

Budget 2024: Changes To Stamp Duty Land Tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget on Wednesday 30 October, setting out the government’s tax and spending plans. This...

30/10/24

Hayley Bruce

What the Budget could mean for Residential Property

The much anticipated first Labour budget is predicted to introduce significant tax changes. As the residential property market, stalled...

28/10/24

Clare Wiseman

Remittance basis of taxation – changes to non-dom status and impact on family law cases

As we anxiously await news of any proposed tax changes in the forthcoming budget, we have seen an increase in enquiries from clients with...

25/10/24

Catriona Ellis

Judicial Separation, Intestacy and Wills: Understanding the Interaction

When it comes to the intersection of judicial separation and the death of one of the parties, the legal nuances can be quite intricate....

10/10/24

Stewart Stretton-Hill

It’s all about you, isn’t it?

How do you want to live your life? What medical treatment would you not want to receive? Where would you like to live? Who would you like...

09/10/24

Angela Paul

Property Presents; Unwrapping The Legal Surprises When Gifting Property Or Property Deposits

As the next generation of property owners struggle, more and more parents, grandparents and family members are making gifts to secure a...

07/10/24

Sarah AlJourani

Sharia Series: Married at Four Sights. The recognition of Polygamy in Sharia and English Law

Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse simultaneously, and it’s often a topic that generates much debate. The topic of...

07/10/24

Samantha Ewing

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” when it comes to Will and Estate challenges

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” when it comes to Will and Estate challenges As the latest performance at the Chichester Festival...

02/10/24

Catriona Ellis

Female Voice Network: Authentic Impact, Building Your Brand

As part of our women-led initiative “The Female Voice”, our Manchester office recently hosted a panel of awe-inspiring women and...

27/09/24

Olivia Jack

Leeson v McPherson – unlawful killing, forfeiture, trusts, and probate.

The recent case of Leeson v McPherson is a sad case involving Paula Leeson and a reminder of the importance of the Forfeiture Act 1982...

25/09/24

Gillian Coverley

Autumn Budget 2024 – How might capital taxes be affected on 30 October?

Key points There could be changes to inheritance tax and capital gains tax rates, reliefs or allowances on 30 October but nothing is...

24/09/24

April Wood

Pension Sharing on divorce – comparing England and Australia

According to statistics from the Australian government, at the end of June 2022, over 1.1 million people who were born in the United...

18/09/24

Stephanie Kerr

Charitable Will-Writing: Avoiding Ambiguity

When a person makes a Will, there should be no room for doubt as to what was intended, whether that relates to the identity of the...

12/09/24

Matthew Briggs

Giving to Charity - Considerations for Professional Advisors

With Remember A Charity Week in mind, and Irwin Mitchell’s recent £500,000 contribution to the Irwin Mitchell Charity Foundation in...

09/09/24

Esther Salter

Increase in fines for taking children out of school during term-time

As of 19 August 2024, families in England face higher fines for taking their children out of school during term-time without permission....

04/09/24

Ian Bond

VAT on Private School Fees – Reviewing Investment Plans

On 29 July, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that VAT at 20% will be introduced on private school fees from 1 January 2025. This...

22/08/24

Annie Chawla

Domestic Abuse: It Ends With Us

Warning: Please note that this article deals with domestic abuse. The recent release of It Ends With Us, a film-adaptation of Colleen...

19/08/24

Chrissy Leach

Abolition Of The Furnished Holiday Letting Rules

HMRC published draft legislation on 29 July 2024 confirming that they plan to go ahead with the abolition of the furnished holiday...

15/08/24

Joanna Uzoka

Surrogacy Law Reforms – One Year On From The Proposals For Change, Where Are We Now?

The 1st – 7th August marks National Surrogacy Week in England & Wales. Irwin Mitchell’s Fertility Team of Excellence will be posting a...

07/08/24