Millions of workers to benefit from modernised new pensions system
Following the Chancellor’s recent visit to Canada to see how retirement schemes successfully pool contributions from employees into larger funds that are managed by investors, the UK government is fast-tracking plans to modernise its own pensions system by broadening access to Collective Defined Contribution schemes. Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension schemes, first introduced to the […]
Law Society publishes guidance to support Black or minority ethnic students entering the profession
To coincide with Black History Month, the Law Society of England and Wales has published new guidance to support Black or minority ethnic students entering into the profession. The guidance provides advice on: Challenging assumptions and overcoming barriers; Securing a training opportunity; and Funding opportunities. Aspiring solicitors are encouraged to obtain a training opportunity by […]
Wards Solicitors grows Trusts team across its network
Wards Solicitors has expanded its Trusts team with new appointments. Associate Solicitor Christine Wonnacott is the newest member of the team and joins Wards after 22 years with RWK Goodman in Bath. She has specialised in Trusts law for around half of her 30-year private client law career. She joins Partner Mary Harty, who has […]
Fosters Solicitors launches new Court of Protection & Vulnerable Persons team
Fosters Solicitors is delighted to introduce its newly formed Court of Protection & Vulnerable Persons team. The firm has seen a significant increase in the number of people instructing them for their known “expertise and extensive knowledge” in supporting those unable to act for themselves, and has therefore formed this dedicated department. Heading the team […]
