Contract for Differences – Case Study
After successfully bringing a Claim for a Financial Litigation Client, we share a case study of the process. Contract For Differences Mrs. X was approached by JNF Capital who advised her to invest in a complex and exotic financial product called Contract for Differences (CFDS) – a form of risk financial speculation called derivative…
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The Flaws of the CICA
The Flaws of the CICA (Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority) – Why the Review is Sorely Needed £244,000 in compensation has been withheld from 103 victims of rape and sexual assault in the past two years by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). [i] In the past five years, 253 victims had payments cut due…
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Checklist for Serving a Section 21 Notice – What You Need to Know
When considering serving notice to a tenant under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, the following time frames need to be considered: A section 21 notice cannot be served within the first four months from the day on which the tenancy began. At least 2 months written notice that the landlord requires possession…
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Free Wills Month – Calendar
As part of our desire to help local businesses and charitable organisations, we regularly participate in ‘Free Wills Month’ promotions throughout the year. By signing up for a Will during Free Wills Month, you get to have a simple single or mirror Will for yourself and/or your partner at no cost. All we ask is…
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Bad Tenants – How Much Are They Costing You?
As a Landlord, you have likely felt the pain and dealt with the struggles of having a tenant that causes you difficulties that you never could have foreseen. The Insurer LV= has recently undertaken an analysis based on 1.5m Landlords, and the statistics to come from this show that 23% of Landlords have a…
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‘Claudia’s Law’ – Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017: Legal Update
What is ‘Claudia’s Law’? Named after Claudia Lawrence who went missing in 2009, the new regulations came into effect on the 31st of August 2019, following an extensive campaign for change that was backed by Claudia’s father, Peter Lawrence OBE, the charity Missing People and other families affected. Previously, there were no provisions in place…
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CICA – The First Offer
A widely asked question by people undergoing a Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claim is whether or not they should accept the first offer that they receive. There are several misconceptions about how the CICA operates, and one them is how they choose to make their awards for compensation. Unlike insurance companies in a…
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Inheritance Tax Proposal
When it comes to Wills and Estate Planning, many people are concerned about Inheritance Tax. Not only regarding the amount that might need to be paid on their estate, but also the complexity of the process in general. Proposals for a revamp of the Inheritance Tax system has suggested that the rules regarding Tax…
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Temperatures Soar This Summer
Saturday the 29th of June was the hottest day so far this year The Met Office said temperatures reached 34°C in Heathrow, making it one of the warmest days the month of June has seen in 40 years. As many flocked outside to enjoy the sunny climate, sun cream unfortunately was left behind. By the…
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