Insights

11 Feb 2019

Is Brexit Going to Happen?

Common questions asked by EU nationals residing in the UK on the Government’s current position. Here we provide a brief summary of the latest Government and Home Office guidance available to the public. Will there be a second referendum? Many European nationals living in the UK- numerous IMD Solicitors clients included among them – would […]

6 Feb 2019

Tax planning for your inheritance

Planning how to deal with your assets in a tax efficient manner is an important but potentially complex task. An increasing number of estates will be liable to inheritance tax (IHT) on the owner’s death, so it is vital to consider how your will can be drafted to reduce the amount of tax that will […]

28 Jan 2019

Disagreements and decisions about your children

If you are separated or divorced, you will probably have an arrangement with your ex-partner dealing with where your children live and how often they see their other parent. However, a specific issue might arise not covered by this agreement and on which you do not see eye to eye, for example if one of […]

25 Jan 2019

Ex policeman claims that Family law ‘does not need lawyers’ as he sets up a McKenzie friends website and start up.

What happened? It was recently reported in the Law Gazette former police officer, Philip Kedge, intends to launch a website known as Blue Light McKenzie Friends with the intention of linking up with 100 former police offices and helping ‘Litigants in Person’, i.e. those who are representing themselves. Information taken from Mr Kedge’s website states […]

24 Jan 2019

Important changes for single applicants and surrogacy

Before 3rd January in order to obtain a Parental Order for your child born through surrogacy, there needed to be two applicants (two intended parents). Finally this has changed and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (Remedial) Order 2018 (the “Remedial Order”) now permits single applicants. In the interim this left many without necessary […]

21 Jan 2019

Had a cycling accident? Your route to obtaining compensation

The 2018 Tour de France pulled in thousands of cycling new fans after Geraint Thomas became the third British winner of the famed long-distance cycling race. Helped by teammate Chris Froome, his victory adds to the explosion of interest in pedal power since the London Olympics. Indeed, official figures reveal that more than three million […]

18 Dec 2018

Who has parental responsibility and what does it mean?

Families now come in all shapes and sizes, and children may live with parents who are cohabiting, married, separated or divorced. They may be part of a step-family, live with adoptive parents, grandparents, other relatives or a special guardian. If you have spent many years living with and developing a close bond with a child, […]

4 Dec 2018

Why a health and welfare power of attorney is a good idea

A health & welfare lasting power of attorney is a legal document which allows you to appoint people you trust to make decisions about health treatments and personal care for you if you lose the mental capacity to make such decisions for yourself. Iwona Durlak, a specialist with IMD Solicitors with offices in London, Manchester […]

28 Nov 2018

Employee wellbeing: your responsibilities as an employer

Bowls of fresh fruit and mindfulness sessions are becoming increasingly common in the workplace as employers try to promote the wellbeing of their staff. A successful wellbeing strategy can improve employee attendance and retention, as well as productivity. It can also help shield you from compensation claims brought by employees for stress-related conditions which may […]

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