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Making Lifetime Gifts: How to Give Without Paying More Inheritance Tax
Many people want to help their children or loved ones while they are still alive to see the benefit. Whether ...
Herrington Carmichael advise Palladium on the Successful Acquisition by Inspirit Capital and PCB Partners
Herrington Carmichael’s Corporate team, lead by Managing Partner, Yavan Brar, has advised the Senior Management team of Palladium Digital Group ...
Parental Responsibility and Same-Sex Parents: What You Need to Know
For all parents, understanding who has Parental Responsibility (PR) is an important step in securing your child’s legal and emotional ...
The Parent Trap: When UK Companies face Liability for Overseas Harm
In recent years, English courts have clarified that UK-based companies can, in certain circumstances, be held liable for wrongdoing by ...
Mugged Off! How a missing cup brewed up a Tribunal claim…
A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where ...
Privacy Policy 101: What you need to know (and how to stay compliant)
In the digital age, data privacy is a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. A key element of any ...
What is the difference between civil partnerships and marriage?
In the UK, couples who want to make a legal commitment to one another can choose between marriage and civil ...
Commercial Tenancy – Extending or Ending a Lease at the end of the Term
There are three main ways in which a business can occupy a property: Tenancy protected by the Landlord and Tenant ...
Occupation After Lease Expiry: Rights, Risks and Practical Steps for Landlords and Tenants
When a commercial lease or licence reaches the end of its fixed term, what happens next depends on the type ...
Understanding Commercial Property Occupation: Leases, Contracted-Out Tenancies and Licences
If you are a Landlord or Tenant of commercial premises, it's important to understand the different ways a business can ...
Apprentice with ADHD loses unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim after threatening colleague who ‘poked holes in his sandwiches’
A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where ...
The implication of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 on Inheritance, 20 years on…
The Gender Recognition Act 2004, which came into effect 4 April 2005, was a monumental piece of legislation for transgender ...
Think your Title Plan Defines your Boundary? Think Again
When purchasing a property, one of the key documents you’ll receive is the Land Registry title plan. Many property owners ...
The 2019 Hague Convention: why England should be the international dispute forum of choice for business-to-business contracts
The 2019 Hague Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters (the HJC) enters ...
Capacity in Private Wealth and Inheritance Law—The Critical Role of Lasting Powers of Attorney
When managing private wealth and planning for inheritance, one of the most overlooked—but legally crucial—considerations is mental capacity. Capacity determines ...
Business Tenancies in the Spotlight: The 1954 Act Under Review
On 19 November 2024, the Law Commission published its first consultation paper on Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant ...
All in a Day’s Work: Maternity, Paternity Leave and SPL
In this episode, Cassie Blackledge and Alex Harper will be discussing employment rights of parents and parents to be. They ...
How employers can respond to the concerns of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace
As Pride Month unfolds this June, now is a crucial opportunity for employers to visibly demonstrate their commitment to supporting ...
Huffing, Puffing…and Heading to Tribunal?
In the recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research, it was held that sighing and ...
Lookalike Copying or Similar Design – What constitutes Trade Mark Infringement?
Ever-evolving case law in intellectual property disputes has, in recent years, clarified the distinction between ‘lookalike’ brands, which infringe on ...
The Dark Side of Mishandled Whistleblowing
When a personality test labels an employee as “Darth Vader,” it may sound like harmless office humour, but for HR ...
Fraud – Do we have a dodgy document?
Fraud is something to be carefully considered when it is raised as a concern by a client. I write as ...
Signed, Sealed… Disputed: Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Hidden Handwritten Wills
When the Queen of Soul passed away in 2018, she left more than just a legacy of timeless music – ...
Flexibility First: The Future of Office Leases
The office lease landscape in the UK has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. Where traditional long term leases ...
The Intestacy rule and what this means for the Liam Payne Estate
When someone passes away, they leave behind assets and liabilities (their Estate) that need to be dealt with. Who is ...
Cut costs with Effective Corporate Governance
Corporate governance mistakes can cost companies millions — yet many organisations still underestimate its critical value. Generally, it is impossible ...
Hey there WhatsApp! The building blocks of a valid construction contract: a recent Court ruling
In the recent case of Jaevee Homes Limited (“Jaevee”) v Mr Steve Fincham (t/a Fincham Demolition) (“Fincham”) [2025] EWHC 942 ...
Trade Tensions and Their Impact on UK Property Development
Global trade policy has once again taken centre stage, with the reintroduction of protectionist tariffs—particularly by the U.S.—raising fresh questions ...
Constructing a new way to work – can flexible working work for construction too?
Since 6 April 2024, employees have had the statutory right to request flexible working from day one of employment. In ...
10 things to consider before signing a Commercial Lease
Whether you’re a start up business or an established enterprise, renting a commercial property can be one of the biggest ...
Downing Tools – Can a Contractor Suspend Works? Your Rights and Risks Explained
If you are a contractor facing non-payment on a construction project, the question that often arises is whether you can ...
Supreme Court Judgment Explained: Cutting Through the Noise
The recent Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) has attracted significant public ...
All in a Day’s Work: The US Influence on DE&I in the UK
In this episode Matt Jenkin and Alex Harper are discussing the US influence on DE&I in the UK. We briefly ...
Asset Protection Trusts and Family Settlement Trusts – a good thing?
In recent years, asset protection trusts have been often marketed as a means of safeguarding clients’ wealth for future generations, ...
My company has been served with a statutory demand, what should I do?
If your company has been served with a statutory demand, it is essential to act swiftly. Failure to respond within ...
“Help! I found out my ex-partner is moving abroad tomorrow with our child”.
Learning that your child’s other parent or guardian intends to move abroad and take your child with them can be ...
In the Press
We are delighted to announce that Paul Wild will be our New Partner and Head of Family Law at Herrington…
We are delighted to announce our two new CSR partnerships! The firm’s CSR committee has prioritised supporting local charities and…
Herrington Carmichael Solicitors is proud to announce a new partnership with Farnham Town FC, becoming the club's Schools Outreach Programme…
Best Law Firms 2024
Herrington Carmichael has once again been named in the Times Best Law Firms. We were first listed in 2023 and have once again made the Best Law Firms list for 2024.
