Recognition for TWM in the Chambers High Net Worth 2024 Guide
We are proud to have been recognised once again in the newly published Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) 2022 Guide. TWM has received a Band 2 Ranking in Private Wealth Law, and Caroline Foulger has been recognised as a ranked lawyer for the second consecutive year, and David Lunn is newly ranked. COMMENTARY FROM THE CHAMBERS HNW 2024 […]
Understanding death in service cover and its role in reducing Inheritance Tax
Death in service insurance is a type of life insurance that is offered by some employers as an employee benefit. Also known as group life assurance, death in service insurance pays out a tax-free sum of money to an employee’s chosen beneficiaries if he or she passes away while employed by the company. It can […]
The New Labour Government and Employment Law Reforms
On 24 May 2024, the Labour Party published: “Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay: Delivering A New Deal for Working People”. Its manifesto followed on 13 June 2024, with a stated intention to implement the “New Deal”. A high-level summary of some of the more significant proposals and potential reforms include: Introduce Day One Unfair […]
Second bite at the cherry: How landlords can forfeit even after they have waived the right
The High Court has recently handed down judgment in The Tropical Zoo Ltd v The Mayor and Burgesses of the London Borough of Hounslow [2024] EWHC 1240 (Ch), which discussed how the inclusion in the lease of the ability for a landlord to serve a notice for breach can enable forfeiture, even after the right […]
Navigating contentious probate disputes: The benefits of mediation
While I have no doubt that every dispute resolution solicitor would proclaim their area to be the most “important” or “stressful” for their clients, there is something unique about Will, trust and estate disputes that, in my opinion, sets them apart. It might involve a client who feels that they have been cheated by a […]
Understanding green leases and its impact on sustainable real estate
Designed to promote environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, they aim to reduce carbon footprints and enhance building efficiency. These agreements include clauses requiring landlords and tenants to engage in practices such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and water management. By embedding these practices, green leases foster a collaborative approach to sustainability, encouraging both parties to […]