A pre-nup agreement sets out which party owns or will own certain assets should the marriage break down. It can include a number of things such as children and pensions. See the full list in our guide. ow.ly/qM8I50QqRP3 #Family #FamilyLaw #FamilyLawyers #Prenup #Marriage

If mediation is not an option for you, then you may wish to explore other alternate dispute resolution options available to you. Emily Brown discusses these options further. shma.co.uk/our-thoughts/f… #FamilyLaw #ADR #Mediation #Arbitration

In the event of a divorce, the court will consider whether to give effect to a pre-nuptial agreement if it is freely entered into by each party. Our family law team discusses this further. ow.ly/EMa450QqRPK #Family #FamilyLaw #FamilyLawyers #Prenup #Postnup #Marriage

If a person is missing, their financial affairs may go unmanaged for up to seven years. Meg Edwards discusses the importance of appointing a guardian to manage the missing persons financial affairs. shma.co.uk/our-thoughts/g… #Guardianship #Finances #Property #EstatePlanning

Recent tribunal decisions have set important precedents for landowners to recover costs when operators seek access to their property for MSVs, marking a significant change from a previous 2021 case. shma.co.uk/our-thoughts/c… #Telecoms #Disputes #Landowners #Litigation

Tightening regulations on tax avoidance might seem attractive, but there is a danger that it could undermine essential reliefs that protect individuals and businesses. Julia Rosenbloom discusses further. #Tax #Labour #BusinessRelief #TaxRelief #TaxReview

Eddie Flanagan takes a deeper look into the current mis-sold motor finance investigation and offers thoughts on industry expectations and what should be implemented. shma.co.uk/our-thoughts/m… #FCA #MotorFinance #FinanceInvestigation

Our Southampton corporate team has advised Utilita Energy, the UK’s leading pay-as-you-go energy supplier, on a significant new agreement with EDF. shma.co.uk/our-thoughts/u… #Energy #Corporate #Deal #Restructuring

This DCO process is designed to ensure that major infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently and with consideration for the wider public interest and environmental concerns. Julie Russell discusses further. shma.co.uk/our-thoughts/d… #DevelopmentConsentOrder #SocialHousing

Concerned about the administration of an estate? As beneficiaries, ensuring proper stewardship by personal representatives is crucial. John Tunnard explains how they can be held accountable. shma.co.uk/our-thoughts/p… #PersonalRepresentatives #EstatePlanning #PrivateClient

In July 2024, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (“EHRC”) published guidance for the higher education sector in relation to the outcome of University of Bristol v Abrahart. Kate Bartels discusses further. ow.ly/OQoL50SR7G6 #Education #Equality #HumanRights

One of the ways that those with substantial wealth look to provide assistance to those less well-off is through the setting up of a charity. Andrew Wilkinson discusses how to do so in our charity guide. shma.co.uk/our-thoughts/l… #Charity #Will #PrivateClient #Charities

When dealing with the administration of an estate, there may be a number of terms that are unfamiliar, one of which being ‘intermeddling.’ John Tunnard explains further. ow.ly/oqGQ50S7hc2 #Intermeddling #Estate #EstateAdministration

What is a Section 25 notice and what happens once it is served? Our commercial disputes team address what landlords need to be aware of and share the rights of tenants further in their recent article. shma.co.uk/our-thoughts/w… #Section25 #Landlord #Tenant #Property #RealEstate

Administering an estate can be a difficult and daunting experience. Legal jargon such as ‘Overreaching’ and ‘trusts of land’ can add to that complexity. Suzanne Leggott explores further. ow.ly/E21c50QrfLB #Estate #Administration #Legal #Law #Overreaching #Trust #LandTrust

Joanna Lee-Mills shares key insight on a decade of change for the social housing sector and the future of social housing stock distribution. Read the full article here: shma.co.uk/our-thoughts/g… #SocialHousing #RegisteredProviders #UKHousing #HousingNeeds

When going through a divorce there are a number of things to consider, and elements such as pensions can be overlooked. Stephanie Kyriacou explains the option of pension sharing in our divorce guide. ow.ly/82Ma50R2sF2 #Divorce #Pension #Marriage #FamilyLaw #FamilyLawGuide

74% of people have not thought about leaving a gift to charity in their will. Gaynor Lanceley looks into this further stating that there remains a significant gap between intention and action. ow.ly/ixBT50QHQHr #Charities #Legacy #Gift #Will #CharityGift

Unsubstantiated claims against potential job candidates can spread like wildfire, particularly with social media pouring oil on the flames. How can employers get to the truth? Daniel Jennings explores further. ow.ly/xSmm50QQXBx #Employment #Claims #JobApplications

John Tunnard explains how you can protect your position against beneficiaries who claim that you acted in violation of your duties when administering an estate. ow.ly/C1rb50TeoKm #Wills | #InheritanceDisputes | #EstateAdministration