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The government’s response to the Office of Tax Simplification’s (OTS) report was finally issued last week (30 November 2021). The OTS report included reviews on Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax.
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The professional guide to law firms, Chambers and Partners UK, is an independent and impartial body that reviews solicitors and law firms.
Their ranking tier system allows individuals to see how the Chambers UK have recommended and rated law firms following an extensive research and review process.
Howells are very proud to have 2 of our departments highly ranked in the newest edition to be published – the 2022 edition which has been recently published.
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The conveyancing department at Howells Solicitors has recently welcomed a new head of department, Elizabeth Webster.
An expert in property law and conveyancing, Liz joins at an exciting period of expansion and development for the team. Here we talk to Liz to find out a little about her and her vision for the team. Particularly on keeping clients at the heart of the process.
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The Legal 500 is an independent and impartial body that reviews professional law firms in the UK. Their ranking tier system allows individuals to see how the Legal 500 have scored the law firm in question and includes professional testimonials from peers and clients.
Howells are very proud to have 5 of our departments highly ranked in the newest edition to be published – the 2022 edition which has been published this week.
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The law surrounding the digital assets of someone who has died is still lacking in clarity and probate practitioners are calling for this to be addressed.
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This week has seen a milestone for Partner and Criminal Defence Solicitor Mary Rose Macadam as she celebrates her 30th Anniversary of working at Howells.
With such a fantastic achievement, Mary Rose Macadam explains what she enjoys most about working for Howells;
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Probate fees are set to rise with the introduction of a flat fee as opposed to fees based on the estate’s value.
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With passions heightened as England head to the final of the Euros, the darker side to this is the impact that this can have on domestic abuse.
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The Methodist Church has become the largest religious denomination in Britain to permit same-sex marriages, in a much welcomed announcement on 30th June 2021.
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We are very pleased to hear that “no-fault divorces” will come into force on 6th April 2022.
This week, Ministers have announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, will allow married couples to divorce without assigning blame. These changes will come in from next April.
Continue reading “Date is announced for No-Fault Divorce”