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January 19, 2024
Charities and land disposal changes for trustees to be aware of
Trustees should be aware that sections of The Charities Act 2022 came into force in June 2023 which amends some of the rules relating to the disposal of charity land. There are still some final sections of the Act, namely 18 and 23 which at the time of writing this article are still due to […]
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January 19, 2024
Chambers Legal Directory
Our Criminal department has once again been recognised as a Tier 1 law firm in the annual Chambers Legal Directory. Whilst we don’t actively make any legal directory submissions as a firm, it is still good to receive the positive acknowledgement of the wider industry. John Roberts comments: “As the number of firms offering expertise in this […]
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January 19, 2024
Gillingham Street Angels
Each Christmas we donate to charities local to our Maidstone and Gravesend offices in lieu of sending Christmas cards and this year our combined donation went to Gillingham Street Angels. A relatively new charity which was set up in 2018, Gillingham Street Angels are having a huge impact in Medway and Maidstone. Paul Mannering presented […]
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January 15, 2024
Gravesham’s Top Companies 2023 Celebrate
It was an evening of fun and celebration as Gravesham’s top companies celebrated this year’s Gravesham Business Awards which the team here at Gullands are proud to sponsor. The entry standard was once again very high, so this year the judges decided to have 13 finalists who brought their teams along to the Inn on […]
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January 6, 2024
Staff profile Legal eye on Julie Hobson
Name: Julie Hobson Position: Head of Department/Partner Department: Matrimonial and Family Areas of expertise:I work in the Matrimonial and Family department of Gullands. My job is to work with the client to resolve their matter. The breakdown of a relationship is almost always incredibly difficult, but the legal side of things should not be traumatic. There are various […]
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November 28, 2023
Gullands hosts second High Street Heroes Awards
We were delighted to once again host the High Street Heroes Awards at Maidstone United Football Club on Thursday 24 November to say a great big thank you to the business owners and their employees who have provided excellent customer service this year. Twenty four businesses were nominated by the public in the categories of […]
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September 20, 2023
Family farming partnerships – a brief guide for avoiding the most common causes
Farming families and the businesses they run may have grown over time and sometimes in a fairly adhoc way, but it is never too late to consider the relationships in the operation, especially when a new generation is about to join, or an older generation plans to leave. Many issues often come to light when […]
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September 20, 2023
Mediation – does it work when a relationship breaks down?
Emotions run high when a relationship ends, and mediation can help to discuss some of the practical issues such as finances and arrangements for children and pets. Mediation provides the forum and the process, but it must be a voluntary process. If you or your ex-partner are unsure about the process, then it can be […]
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September 20, 2023
Make sure your collection is covered by your Will
Whether it is art, pottery, classic cars or vintage farm machinery, a collection can be a valuable asset. Many people build up both important and valuable collections during their lifetime, so deciding what happens to it after you pass away is important. Leaving a collection as a whole can be difficult if Inheritance tax (IHT) […]
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August 2, 2023
Is your business a High Street Hero?
Gullands Solicitors has launched the search for Maidstone’s High Street Heroes 2023, the competition to find the local businesses and individual employees that have gone above and beyond to provide excellent customer service, as nominated by the public they serve. The public have until 30 September to nominate the retail, hospitality and other businesses or […]
