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Speaking the Same Language – aligning legal and commercial thinking for greater commercial success
The idea of lawyers partnering with the business and focusing on their own commercial mindset is not a new one. But, how can encouraging the business to become more literate...
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Siderise Insulation Ltd v The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: A judicial review challenge rooted in Grenfell fallout
In December 2024, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) made a decision to prohibit the use of Siderise Insulation Ltd products in its construction and maintenance projects. This...
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EHRC consultation on Code of Practice following legal definition of “woman”
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has now launched a consultation on the Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations which ends on 30 June 2025. The...
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Connect & Invest in London
Blake Morgan, RBC Brewin Dolphin, British Business Bank and Tramshed Tech are co-hosting ‘Connect & Invest: Networking and Sector Spotlights from Wales & The South West’ at London Tech Week.
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Navigating the 2026 Inheritance Tax reforms: what UK farmers and business owners need to know
Significant changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) are set to take effect from 6 April 2026, as announced in the Autumn Budget 2024. For around...
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Modernising Wills Law: Critical changes to undue influence and knowledge and approval
As a contentious private client solicitor, I have seen firsthand the devastating impact that disputed wills can have on families. The emotional toll of challenging a loved one's will is...
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Public Sector Insights: Additional Learning Needs – the end of transition
As we approach the end of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 transitional period and to mark Learning Disability Week 2025, Blake Morgan LLP and Civitas...
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Myth busting Inheritance Tax and The Archers: farming, family, and misunderstandings
The BBC Radio 4 drama The Archers is now weaving upcoming changes to inheritance tax (IHT) into its storylines, offering listeners a realistic portrayal of how policy shifts may affect...
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Scam email alert
An individual has been sent an email from a Stephen Norwood demanding money for unpaid digital artwork. This email appends the profile and a photograph of a partner at Blake...
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Client Success Insights: Neil Percival – from family firm to global aviation success
When Neil Percival joined his parents’ business in 1985, he couldn’t have known just how far it would go. What began as a modest sales agency for US aerospace companies...
