The executor of a will is a person responsible for dealing with the estate of a deceased person. The executor is named by the person making the will, the testator, as being responsible for dealing…
No fault divorce finally comes into effect April 2022
The subject of no fault divorce first registered on the political agenda back in 2015, when Conservative MP Richard Bacon presented the House of Commons with the No Fault Divorce Bill. The Government announced in…
Legislation fast-tracked to tackle global economic crime
On March 1, 2022, the UK Government brought forward new legislation to tackle economic crime and improve corporate transparency. The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill was introduced to Parliament in light of Russia’s invasion of…
What is involved in the commercial property conveyancing process?
Conveyancing is the term applied to the legal process involving the transfer of a property from one owner to another. It applies to the buying and selling of both residential and commercial properties. Conveyancing covers…
Urgent appeal for donations in aid of the people of Ukraine
Everyone will be aware of the serious situation happening in Ukraine at the current time, with the terrible consequences it has for huge numbers of the Ukrainian people. Over the weekend, Sylwia Żaczek, a trainee…
New training contract offered to legal secretary Jodie Mason
Here at Hutchinson Thomas, we are always incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to encourage, train and promote the next generation of legal professionals. We have a long and proud tradition of supporting our staff…
Online Image Copyright: What every website owner needs to know
From registering a trademark or logo for your business, to enforcing copyright on your images, our intellectual property team can help you ensure that what is yours, remains yours, even if it is not a…
Changes to the Highway Code coming into effect in January 2022
The government has proposed some important changes to the Highway Code, set to come into effect from January 2022, which are aimed at reducing accidents by ensuring motorists treat walkers, cyclists and horse-riders with more…
Mobile phone use while driving: the law is strengthening
The law surrounding mobile phone use while driving is being updated and extended from 2022, in order to close existing loopholes and make it easier to prosecute drivers holding their phones at the wheel. Since…
Could gifting money to your family lead to unexpected tax bills?
The rules on inheritance tax are not simple, and with an increasing number of people making plans to pass money on to their children and grandchildren, there are several considerations to be aware of to…