A means of challenging the validity of a Will is to claim that the person who gave instructions for the Will, the ‘testator’, did not have the required level of…
Judicial Review (JR) is a very particular type of court proceeding which adjudicates on the decision-making process of public bodies. It does not adjudicate on the actual decision of the…
On 16 June 2021, the Government announced that it will be extending the moratorium on the forfeiture of commercial leases and CRAR (commercial rent arrears recovery) until 25th March 2022….
Despite what your wedding planner tells you about being able to have the fairy-tale wedding of your dreams, the formalities surrounding marriage and marriage venues are stricter than often believed….
In the recent case of McTear Contracts Ltd v Bennett and others, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (‘EAT’) confirmed that employees who are engaged in services that are taken over by multiple…
As you embark on setting up a business, there will undoubtedly be many questions, specifically, which business model is right for you. The way in which you set up your…
John Szepietowski has acted for Foreign Embassies in London and engaged with the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office over the appointment of certain individuals to the Diplomatic list. John…
John Szepietowski of Audley Chaucer Solicitors advises that the decision to remove a child from a will is a deeply impactful decision with long-lasting ramifications. The testator (person making the…
Coronavirus has had a significant impact on almost every business in the United Kingdom. For many businesses, it means their business premises are surplus to requirements. However, there are many…
Inheritance Tax is charged on your death at the rate of 40% based upon the value of your assets. This 40% rate is only charged on any value exceeding the…