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July 26, 2021
Directors’ duties in the twilight zone
Company directors need to be aware that if their business enters a difficult financial position and is facing insolvency, this ‘twilight zone’ can lead to additional financial and legal liabilities, so they need to act appropriately. When a company is in financial difficulty, directors may have a duty to act in the best interests of […]
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June 9, 2021
Maidstone’s hospitality sector opens doors once again
Restaurants in England welcomed the latest phase of the lockdown being lifted when indoor dining was once again allowed from 17th May. For one independent restaurant in Maidstone this will also signal the end to an uncertain and frustrating first year and the start of a much brighter future. Madisons’ Restaurant, Bar and Cocktail Lounge […]
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June 9, 2021
Now is the time for a Charity Governance Review
Most charities have had a difficult year due to the pandemic and they have been affected on many levels – including their service delivery and their ability to effectively fundraise. Many will have adapted in a number of ways to ensure they have been able to continue effectively. As the lockdown continues to ease, now […]
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June 9, 2021
Sensible 30’s a generation keen to protect their future
Generations now more than ever tend to have labels which are prescribed to them and if you are in your 30’s you will be regularly labelled either a ‘Millennial’ or “Gen Z’, depending on which year you were born. Whilst these younger generations are credited with being more confident, technologically savvy and ambitious, they are […]
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June 9, 2021
Rent guarantor – know the risks
If you are asked to be a rent guarantor for a child or another close relative or friend then there are several factors that you should take into account before you sign any agreement. Many landlords ask for a guarantor who will pay the rent on behalf of the tenant if they don’t pay it, […]
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May 26, 2021
Is a trust right for your family’s future?
Trusts are a way to hold assets on behalf of or for the benefit of another person and they are a way to help preserve assets or wealth for a family, so how do you know if one is right for your family and how do you set one up? Assets or money put into […]
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May 11, 2021
Colin vs Cuthbert. Caterpillar wars.
You would be hard pushed to find someone who hasn’t heard of the Colin vs Cuthbert case. Most people have already picked their side, and, if press reports are to be believed, allegiances seem to be moving largely in Aldi’s favour. For most of us, it’s human nature to want to support the underdog. But […]
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April 13, 2021
Escaping coercive behaviour in a relationship
As an increasing number of people in the public eye (almost exclusively women) speak out about various issues such as coercive behaviour, gaslighting, emotional and psychological abuse in relationships, it throws a spotlight onto our own relationships and those of the people around us. How do you spot this type of behaviour and what can […]
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April 13, 2021
Divorce and Finances
When a couple divorce it is recommended that there be a Financial Order made by the court which sets out the financial arrangements for the future. This is approved and issued by a Judge and is legally binding in England and Wales. Where the parties agree on the terms of the settlement the financial order […]
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January 18, 2021
Multi-generational living
With the rising cost of living, childcare and later life care, more families considering multi-generational living, but there are number of legal considerations to take into account. It may surprise you to know that there are already nine million households with adults from different generations living together in the UK, although many of these are […]
