Insights

17 Jun 2019

Trustees’ duty to give information to beneficiaries

We advise trustees and trust beneficiaries on the disclosure of information and documents relating to the trust

5 Jun 2019

Hearing the voice of children, when parents separate

Caught in the middle of their parents’ relationship breakdown, it is important that the best interests and wishes of any children are considered. If parents are separating, they will need to agree the arrangements for where children will live and how often they will see the other parent. ‘It is better for all concerned if […]

30 May 2019

Solving a boundary dispute without going to court

Can I avoid an expensive court case where I believe that the boundary to my property is not where it should? What are my options for settling this out of court? Can the Land Registry get involved to help me?

24 May 2019

Don’t let your digital assets end up in a digital grave

Most people today have a digital presence such as a social media profile, a supermarket shopping account, an online bank account - even cryptocurrency, valuable blog or vlog. We advise making a will to protect your digital assets – particularly those with financial or sentimental value.

17 May 2019

IMD has successfully achieved the reduction of a mandatory minimum sentence for a criminal law client

This case features an IMD client who approached us to appeal their sentence. Our Criminal Law team successfully got the sentence reduced from 5 years to 2 years at the Court of Appeal.

17 May 2019

Could effective co-parenting be a solution to reducing children cases in court?

Indeed, family courts are seeing the number of ‘private law’ cases increase each year. In the light of this, CAFCASS had undertaken an analysis on the topic which suggests that a third of separating families use the courts to resolve disputes involving children. In its findings, CAFCASS suggests that an effective co-parenting could be a […]

8 May 2019

Challenging a Will your relative was pressured into making

Everyone has the right to make a will leaving their money and property to whoever they choose. But what happens where decisions about who gets what have been unfairly influenced by another person? Does the will still stand or can it be challenged by relatives who are convinced it was made under duress? The […]

1 May 2019

Can I change the locks on my house after separation?

Changing the locks, occupation order, house, former matrimonial home, divorce, separation, joint owners, family law, family lawyer, solicitor, If you are thinking about separating or divorce, consider the legal ramifications before you change the locks.

1 May 2019

2019 changes in employment law and Brexit update

Brexit has dominated the agenda and so, when it comes to introducing new employment law, April 2019 is unusually quiet compared to previous years. However, as Marcin Durlak, employment law expert with IMD Solicitors with offices in London, Manchester and Birmingham explains, the government has found time for a few changes. Mr Durlak also outlines […]

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