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Parenting across borders: international child arrangements

Navigating cross-border parenting can be complex. This article explores key legal considerations around international child arrangements, including custody, relocation, abduction, and the role of family courts.

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Understanding and challenging restrictive covenants on property

Restrictive covenants can limit how you use or develop your property. Our article explains what covenants mean, how they are enforced, and when they can be challenged or removed to protect your rights as a homeowner or buyer.

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Non-executive directors: legal considerations for growing companies

Non-executive directors play a crucial role in guiding growing companies. Learn about their legal duties, governance responsibilities, and how NEDs can add strategic value to your business.

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Leasing commercial space in the hospitality sector: legal essentials

Opening a bar, café or restaurant? This article covers the key legal issues when leasing hospitality premises, including permitted use and licences, rent structures, and break clauses.

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Reporting Sponsor Licence changes to the Home Office: a guide for employers

Employers with a UK Sponsor Licence must report changes to the Home Office promptly to maintain compliance. This guide outlines key reporting duties, deadlines, and best practices to avoid penalties and protect your ability to sponsor international talent.

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Do I really need property searches as a cash buyer? The legal risks of skipping them

This article explains why property searches matter, the dangers of bypassing them, and how they help safeguard your investment when buying a home.

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Standish v Standish: the sharing of non-matrimonial assets on divorce

The Supreme Court’s decision in Standish v Standish clarifies how non-matrimonial assets are treated in UK divorce proceedings, reaffirming the importance of intention, source of wealth, and the limits of the sharing principle, particularly for high-net-worth individuals.

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Carlsons Solicitors climbs Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings for family law

We are delighted to share that Carlsons Solicitors has risen once again in the Legal 500 UK 2026 family law rankings.

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Director duties in a growing company

Directors in growing companies play a critical role in ensuring effective governance and sustainable growth. This article outlines key legal duties under UK law and highlights the importance of strategic oversight, accountability, and risk management.

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What is the ‘Golden Rule’ in Wills: proving testamentary capacity

The ‘Golden Rule’ in Wills helps ensure elderly or vulnerable individuals have the mental capacity to make valid decisions. Learn how this principle protects testators and minimises disputes over testamentary capacity.

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Changing a child’s surname after divorce: legal options and considerations

Changing a child’s surname after divorce involves legal consent, court applications, and emotional considerations. Learn about the process, parental responsibility, and key steps under UK family law.

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Tracing hidden assets and investments in divorce proceedings

Suspect your spouse is hiding assets during divorce? Learn how to trace hidden wealth, understand legal disclosure obligations, and protect your financial settlement.

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