Winners revealed at the British Wills and Probate Awards!
The very best private client lawyers and advisers gathered last night to celebrate best practice with a glittering awards ceremony held at the Ardencote Hotel near Warwick. Hosted by sponsors Arken.Legal, guests were entertained by former Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond who kept proceedings moving and shared some of her own experiences of how important it […]
LegalGeek’s Third Annual Conference A Success
Based in the Truman Brewery building, in the heart of London, LegalGeek was poised and ready to open its third annual conference. Having grown exponentially throughout its short life, the quirky, industrial venue reflected the inventive and original startups that were housed within. The cavernous tombs intertwined to reveal a vibrant, chaotic cacophony of enthusiastic […]
More Than Half Of Parents Have No Will, Survey Reveals
More than half of parents in the UK with children under 18 have made no Will, a new survey has revealed. The study, carried out by Will Aid, found that 56% of mums and dads have not prepared this vital piece of paperwork – up from 54% last year. A staggering 79% of Northern Irish […]
Anonymity Order Expires For Unexplained Wealth Order
In recent weeks, the first Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) was issued to the anonymous wife of a millionaire bank manager jailed for fraud. Following increased anxieties that more unscrupulous criminals were using British property to launder their illicit funds, the National Crime Agency (NCA) have been given increased powers to question suspicious property owners, that […]