LPA and Dementia: Why it’s Important to Plan Ahead Early
Finding out that a loved one, whether a family member or close friend, has dementia can be deeply challenging. It is hard to see someone…
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Work experience in Marketing at Clapham & Collinge: A Fly on the Wall Work experience in Marketing at Clapham & Collinge: A Fly on the WallAs a second year university student with a keen interest in a future career in marketing, work experience is crucial to adding strings to my…
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When Two Worlds Collide – Do Charities and Divorces Mix? When Two Worlds Collide – Do Charities and Divorces Mix?The High Court was recently required to get involved in an unusual situation arising from the divorce of Sir Christopher Hohn and his ex-wife Jamie…
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Trustees Behaving Badly! Trustees Behaving Badly!There has been a lot of recent media coverage about charities and situations where the behaviour and decision making of trustees has been criticised. A…
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Britain’s Most Expensive Divorce Lawyer and the Need for Pre-Nuptial Agreements Britain’s Most Expensive Divorce Lawyer and the Need for Pre-Nuptial AgreementsThe Daily Mail recently ran an article on Ayesha Vardag who acted for the German heiress Katrin Radmacher in 2010. This was the case that…
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When to take Legal Advice – A Key Issue for Small and Medium Sized Charities When to take Legal Advice – A Key Issue for Small and Medium Sized CharitiesLarge charities will have “in-house Counsel” that will give direct legal advice to charities on a day to day basis. For the majority of smaller…
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What is Unreasonable Behaviour to Justify a Divorce? What is Unreasonable Behaviour to Justify a Divorce?The case of Mr and Mrs Owens that was dealt with by the Court of Appeal earlier this year sent tremors through the family law…
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Japanese knotweed – a true nightmare for landowners Japanese knotweed – a true nightmare for landownersWhat kind of responsibilities do you have as landowner if you discover Japanese knotweed on your property? What are your obligations as a seller? What…
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15th June 2017 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15th June 2017Thursday 15th June marks the eleventh World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). WEAAD is an occasion set up by the United Nations when countries throughout…
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Summer networking at its finest: Lunch on the Green 2017 – Wednesday 12th July Summer networking at its finest: Lunch on the Green 2017 – Wednesday 12th JulyMix, mingle, and soak up the sun at Clapham & Collinge’s annual summer networking and fundraising event in support of Break Charity. With plenty of…
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Snap Election 2017: What it means to employees and employers Snap Election 2017: What it means to employees and employersZero hour contracts have been in the news a lot recently with Clapham & Collinge reporting on them back in March. Whilst they can offer…
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Clapham & Collinge expand its Norwich conveyancing team. Clapham & Collinge expand its Norwich conveyancing team.We are delighted to welcome Erin Southgate to Clapham & Collinge Solicitors. Erin, who brings 8 years of experience working in residential conveyancing, has joined…
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Case Study: Making a Lasting Power of Attorney after a Diagnosis of Dementia Case Study: Making a Lasting Power of Attorney after a Diagnosis of DementiaIf you’ve been diagnosed with dementia, it’s a really good idea to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and Will as soon as possible….