[English] – [Cymraeg] As we enter a new financial year, I wanted to share how HMCTS is responding to the current major challenges in the criminal courts, as well as preparing for the significant changes and opportunities that lie ahead.  The scale of our challenge  I’ll start with an overview of the scale of the […]

The double trust home loan scheme was a popular way of planning to save inheritance tax (IHT) back in 2002/03. By arranging a sale from a homeowner to a trust for their own benefit, a debt for the unpaid purchase price could reduce the value of the home liable to IHT. It is only in […]

In the second part of our bailiff podcast, we continue to shine a light on the daily challenges our bailiffs face and the skills required to be a success.   Join us as we uncover the intricacies of their day-to-day roles and gain valuable insights into what makes a great bailiff, from effective communication to resilience […]

February marked a new chapter in life at Paris Smith. On 24th February, all our Southampton based colleagues moved back in to our iconic office at 1 London Road. The eight month refurbishment and total modernisation of our professional home in Southampton was finally complete. I had to admit, over the previous weekend, I was […]

This episode takes a look at the day-to-day reality for our bailiffs. We’re joined by a range of experienced bailiffs who share insights into their daily roles, challenges they face, and the reality behind the TV stereotypes. We’ll also join one of our teams on the road, as county court bailiffs Wendy and Karen provide […]

Nutrient neutrality is a principle that seeks to ensure that development projects do not contribute to an increase in nutrient pollution in vulnerable ecosystems. It is based on the idea that development should not be adding additional nutrients to the environment and resulting in detrimental effects to the water quality and biodiversity. The concept aims […]

Negative pledge clauses, whether they relate to the incurring of third party borrowing, the grant of security or the disposal of assets, are almost always found within facility and/or security agreements. In the following case, was the bank within its rights to refuse consent to the borrower wanting to dispose of assets or grant third […]

[English] – [Cymraeg] Justice should be easy for everyone to access. In today’s world, that means providing digital services that make our processes easier and more efficient to use. The national roll-out of our end-to-end digital service has removed unnecessary paperwork and streamlined the process. To make changes work as smoothly as possible, some courts […]

[English] – [Cymraeg] Disputes amongst families can be some of the most challenging issues heard in a court. When people are pitted against each other, it can be difficult to remember what’s best for children. For victims of domestic violence court proceedings can add stress at an already traumatic time. What is Pathfinder? My court […]