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Claiming compensation for a gym injury

Jalal  Mirza-Baig
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Keeping fit in the gym is good for both the body and the mind, and around 10 million people in the UK currently hold a gym membership, according to recent research . But a gym, with its weighty specialist equipment and their plethora of moving parts, is...

What is a Sponsor Licence?

Hammad Azam
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Your establishment will need to have a valid sponsor licence to sponsor most types of skilled overseas nationals to work for you in the UK, including  Skilled Visa workers. To secure a UK visa sponsorship licence, you will need to make an application...

When should a lay trustee consult a solicitor?

Silviya Maclean
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‘Trusts are typically used to preserve assets for loved ones in private client estate planning, and many trusts are fairly inactive a lot of the time,’ says Partner, Silviya Maclean . ‘Often action is only required when the trust is first...

Documenting short-term occupation for commercial landlords

Abraham Khan
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No commercial landlord wants their property empty.  A vacant unit costs money in repair, insurance, and business rates, without producing any income; and it could be vulnerable to vandalism or squatters.  Getting a short-term occupier into your...

Harvest Donations

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We are committed to Gravesham and the surrounding area and are passionate about supporting our community in any way we can. This year for harvest we will be supporting our local food bank,  Gravesham Foodbank  - who distribute food to those...

IHT disputes following the death of a cohabitee

Kenneth Amakye
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Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as common law marriage and if you are not married and your live-in partner dies, you have no automatic legal right to inherit all of your loved one’s estate unless they made this clear in their will. ...

Controlling business risk with indemnities and limited liability clauses

Selwan Yousif
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Indemnities and limited liability clauses are often the most negotiated provisions in business contracts. It is a fine balance between agreeing appropriate risk and allocating protections, while at the same time remaining reasonable in order to conclude the...

Avoiding common problems with beneficiaries

Hardeep Chumber
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Whether the beneficiary of an estate is entitled to inherit a small personal item, a share or even the majority of the assets of the person who died, it can be a stressful time for them while they wait for probate to come through. Delays at the probate...

Key legal issues when launching or operating a subscription service

Selwan Yousif
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With predictable revenue streams, it is understandable why a subscription business is attractive. Recent years have seen the launch of various innovations, such as monthly recipe boxes, coffee pods or health products, with numerous digital apps adding to...

Tackling tenant harassment: what are your options?

Jalal  Mirza-Baig
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Tackling tenant harassment: what are your options? Harassment can take many forms but, depressingly, it is commonly experienced by tenants, whether at the hands of their landlord, their agents or by workmen who come around to make repairs. Recognising...

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