Covid 19
Do you own a residential park home? Why it’s important to make a Will
Although it is always advisable to make a Will to ensure your property and assets can pass in accordance with...
Read moreWhich children are entitled to attend school during the Lockdown announced on 4th January 2021?
Many parents and carers will have been surprised with the announcement that all schools would close made by Boris Johnson...
Read moreHow to choose a family solicitor
The family team at IBB Law appreciate that approaching a solicitor when you are going through a family breakdown or...
Read moreGood Divorce Week – Is there such a thing as a good divorce?
Each year, Resolution holds a “Good Divorce Week” and this year it is running from the 30th November to the...
Read more£20m fine for British Airways data breach – the ICO’s appetite grows despite Covid-19
With its recent issuing of a £20 million fine to British Airways for its GDPR failings, the ICO has reminded...
Read moreWhat can I do if my spouse is not disclosing all their assets during our divorce proceedings?
During financial proceedings in divorce cases, both parties will be required to make a full disclosure of their assets. This...
Read moreLLP members and fiduciary duties
(First published in the Business Magazine) Until recently, it was commonly understood that the rights and obligations of a designated...
Read moreBusiness Interruption Claims – Update
The much-anticipated judgment in the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) test case on business interruption insurance has been handed down by...
Read moreEnforcement of Child Maintenance Orders made outside of England
Child maintenance disputes can be complex, particularly where a Court outside of England has made an order for a non-resident...
Read moreThe Domestic Abuse Bill: How will it protect victims and when will it happen?
A follow up from the last update about the progress of the much-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill. When I last wrote,...
Read moreInternational Youth Day: Co-Parenting and Communicating with Children
The 12th of August marks International Youth Day, an initiative that celebrates the qualities of young people and recognises the...
Read more4 things you need to know about pregnancy and maternity discrimination
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination are cone of the protected characteristics that was introduced in the Equality Act 2010, as a...
Read moreAnswers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Redundancy
Q: Can an employer simply inform an employee that their employment is ending by reason of redundancy without following...
Read moreOn 25 July 2020 the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) announced that the government will be introducing new temporary legislation to...
Read moreBuildings Insurance – Freeholders have the responsibility but leaseholders bear the risk
As leasehold owners of flats are well aware, the responsibility for arranging buildings insurance will normally fall to the freehold...
Read moreCOVID-19 Business Interruption claims case aims to remove uncertainty for policyholders and insurers
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in businesses facing unprecedented financial difficulties. Many have struggled to trade as a result of...
Read moreFamily Court Welfare Reports – CAFCASS
The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) has published two new protocols setting out how they intend...
Read moreNearly 3000 drink-drivers caught in the South East last year
Thousands of drivers in the region at risk of drink-driving as nearly half (46%) plan to head to the pub...
Read moreIBB Law obtains winding up order in spite of the Corporate Insolvency & Governance Act (CIG)
Usually obtaining a winding up order would not make the front page, but the Corporate Insolvency & Governance Bill (CIG),...
Read moreInheritance disputes on the increase.
Today, The Times reported an increase in the number of Inheritance Act claims – a 47% rise from 2018. Inheritance...
Read moreIs now the time to draft or renew your nuptial agreement?
For many, lockdown has provided an opportunity to catch up with life admin and whilst the pace of life might...
Read morePlanning permissions given a new lease of life
Unless a planning permission states otherwise, it will expire after 3 years, within which time construction has to begin. Numerous...
Read moreEarlier this month Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, published guidance on ‘The Road Ahead’ for the Family...
Read moreThere have been many high profile cases over the years where disappointed beneficiaries have brought a claim against an Estate...
Read moreBresco Electrical Services Ltd (In Liquidation) v Michael J Lonsdale (Electrical) Ltd [2020] UKSC 25
Q: Can an insolvent company adjudicate to claim sums? A: The Supreme Court says “yes it can”. On 17 June...
Read moreA welcome development for businesses – Government helps businesses access trade credit insurance
On 4 June 2020 the Government announced a temporary, government-backed, reinsurance scheme to help businesses access trade credit insurance as...
Read moreWhy we need to talk about elder abuse.
Monday 15th June marked the United Nations’ World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This may have passed you by as there...
Read more‘Support Bubbles’ for single households: how do they work?
Yesterday, during the daily Downing Street briefing, the Prime Minister revealed a new measure termed “support bubbles” as part of...
Read moreProbate delays: how long will I have to wait?
The delays at the Probate Registries in issuing grants of representation are being widely mentioned in the media. The delays...
Read moreThe Domestic Abuse Bill – where are we?
The Domestic Abuse Bill remains with Parliament. The Bill was debated at a second reading on Tuesday 28 April 2020...
Read moreThe construction industry’s Roadmap to Recovery
Plans for a post-Covid-19 revival of the UK construction sector were published on 1st June 2020. The Construction Leadership Council’s...
Read moreThe high profile case of Sally Challen has been in the news again this week. Sally was convicted of murdering...
Read moreReducing Commercial Property Commitments – COVID-19
One of the many implications of COVID-19 for businesses will be a review of their occupational requirements. The combination of...
Read moreCovid19 – Father losses legal battle to prevent his children from returning to school.
As the nation gets ready to send those pupils in reception, Year 1 and Year 6 back to school next...
Read moreWills and Trusts Disputes – Covid 19
Whilst the courts may have physically closed their doors, this has not stopped Wills and Trusts disputes (also known as...
Read moreVersion 4 of the construction industry’s Site Operating Procedures was published by the Construction Leadership Council on 18 May 2020. ...
Read moreTypically, the main asset for divorcing couples is the family home, which may need to be sold to achieve a fair division of the assets...
Read moreRapid consultation on remote hearings in Family Law cases
The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO) has recently published a rapid consultation on the use of remote hearings in family...
Read moreEmergency Changes to Insolvency Law
On 28 March 2020, the Business Secretary announced changes to the current insolvency legislation to help businesses affected by the...
Read moreA COVID-19 Babyboom? Financial Claims for Unmarried Parents
It is being suggested that 12-18 months post lockdown, there may be a baby boom. For those couples who are...
Read moreChild Arrangement Orders and COVID-19
During these new and uncertain times, many parents are naturally worried about child arrangements and potentially breaching Court orders. Here’s...
Read moreDirectors Duties – the formal stuff
Company directors should be aware of their duties under Companies Act 2006 (Act) which are: To act within their powers...
Read moreRemote Board Meetings During Lock-down
As our recent posts on directors duties and shareholder engagement show, the role of directors in the current pandemic is...
Read moreChild Maintenance – the impact of Covid19
Parents are responsible for the costs of bringing up their children, this will not change during the Covid19 pandemic. When...
Read moreElectronic communication with shareholders – written resolutions
As the lockdown restrictions continue to operate in the UK, a company’s ability to take important decisions and also communicate...
Read moreGovernment acts fast to protect commercial tenants
As is now old news, the Government announced on 20 March 2020 that it was asking all cafes, pubs, bars,...
Read moreResidential Leases – Don’t leave it too late!
Unlike owning a freehold property, owners of leasehold properties need to be more mindful to review what is after all...
Read moreAdvantages and Perils of Buying a Business out of Administration
One inevitable result of the current crisis will be a number of businesses going into administration. This may present great...
Read moreTwo-week rapid consultation on remote hearings in the Family Court launched
Last week, the President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane announced the commencement of a two-week rapid consultation on...
Read moreLocking up the legal issues when planning ahead in the virus crisis
NHS workers fighting Covid-19 on the front line, together with the elderly and vulnerable, lie behind a huge spike in...
Read moreAll you need to know about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
On 20 March 2020, the government announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) to protect employers and employees due to...
Read moreThe current times are testing not just for individuals and organisation but also for privacy laws and the way in...
Read moreCOVID19 – Divorce – Is my financial Order final?
The huge impact COVID19 is having on the economy will have a knock-on effect on financial Orders arising on divorce....
Read moreThe Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, has endorsed the Site...
Read moreCOVID 19 – Access to justice in the family courts. What is the alternative to the Court system?
The President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice, Sir Andrew McFarlane, acknowledged in his “Covid-19: National Guidance...
Read moreFuture-proofing your business when the future is uncertain
As businesses across the country implement their continuity and maintenance procedures in these unprecedented times, they may also face an...
Read moreSince my last article on the issues surrounding Will signing in a time of social distancing the BBC has reported...
Read moreCOVID19 is creating unique family law issues for many people. Anybody who has already separated from a spouse or a...
Read moreGovernment support for charities – is it enough?
Yesterday’s announcement by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, of £750m of funding for the charity sector (see link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-sets-out-extra-750-million-coronavirus-funding-for-frontline-charities) has had...
Read moreCoronavirus and Company Meetings
The change to everyday life caused by the Coronavirus pandemic is having a huge impact on the running of a...
Read moreCovid-19 – Guidance for Marina Operators
This is an unprecedented and unsettling time for marina owners and operators. Below is some guidance based on the current...
Read moreCoronavirus is not subject to border controls: an immigration update
Following the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, governments across the world have put in place immigration-related measures in order to decelerate...
Read moreUK Government advises Britons to temporarily postpone all plans to move homes
On 23 March, the government advised that all home buyers and renters should consider postponing any plans to move homes....
Read moreFamily breakdowns: Negotiating through the Coronavirus.
Many of those involved in a family breakdown will be having to address issues of co-parenting, separating homes and moving...
Read moreLasting Powers of Attorney and General Powers of Attorney
The Office of the Public Guardian say they are aiming to register LPAs within 40 working days (8 weeks) but...
Read moreDomestic Abuse Victims: Can I leave the house during lockdown?
Victims of Domestic Abuse can leave home to seek help at refuges, despite the current government guidelines on staying at...
Read moreElectronic signatures – no need for a “wet ink” signature?
UPDATE: IBB Solicitors has contacted the Law Society, who have confirmed that they do not currently advise professionals to use...
Read moreWitnessing a Will and Social Distancing
The threat of coronavirus has seen a significant increase in the number of people making a new Will or reviewing...
Read moreUK Government announces support for self-employed
On Thursday 26th March 2020, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined plans to support the UK’s self-employed affected by the coronavirus...
Read moreThis article is about the two Cs and for once, we aren’t talking about the Charity Commission. A form of...
Read moreBusiness advice for companies suffering from coronavirus measures
Clearly, we are in very unusual times, but one certainty is that disruption will be caused to all businesses, large...
Read moreCovid-19: Separated couples and property ownership.
At a time of worldwide uncertainty due to the Covid-19 outbreak, people are reflecting on their individual circumstances and decisions...
Read moreCohabiting for Covid-19? Ask yourself these 3 questions
Covid-19 is forcing everyone to live very different lives and it is perhaps even more challenging for couples who have...
Read moreCovid-19, Children & Co-Parenting
During these new and uncertain times, many parents are naturally worried about contact arrangements and potentially breaching Court orders. Here’s...
Read moreMoving home in times of the Coronavirus – Be prepared!
2020 began with an optimistic outlook for the UK housing market and according to the forecasts made by Rightmove, property...
Read moreIf you are currently staying on a holiday park you may be wondering how recent government guidance on holiday park...
Read moreConstruction Sites and Lockdown – what is the guidance?
COBRA agreed on 23 March 2020 that construction sites should continue to operate provided that they can follow PHE guidance...
Read moreCovid-19: an employer’s charter
As the government sails the country’s ship through unchartered waters, businesses are tentatively sailing their boats behind wondering what they...
Read moreQuarter-day payments – how to make ends meet during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Even in the current climate, unless your lender, landlord or other provider has authorised a payment holiday, a lot of...
Read moreHelp – I have a gift card and the retailer is going bust – 5 Top Tips
Intu, owner of some of the UK’s biggest shopping centres, has said unless it can raise more funds, it might...
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