Families rush to give away fortunes amid inheritance tax raid fears
The importance of acting promptly in adverse possession applications
What is adverse possession? Adverse possession, often referred to as “squatter’s rights,” is a well-established legal concept in the property law of England and Wales. Historically, this doctrine allowed individuals to claim ownership of land openly occupied without permission or force over a period of 12 years. That still applies for unregistered land or where […]
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) 2024 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 […]