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7 mins

27 Jul 2026

Gifts made within seven years of death

A guide to the seven year rule for gifts, including inheritance tax implications, taper relief and the responsibilities of executors and administrators.

7 mins

27 Jul 2026

What to do after someone dies: A simple guide

A practical guide to the first steps after someone dies, including registering the death, arranging the funeral, finding a will and dealing with the estate.

8 mins

27 Jul 2026

Administering an estate

Learn how to administer an estate after a death, including probate, inheritance tax, executor responsibilities and distributing assets to beneficiaries.

7 mins

27 Jul 2026

Can you reject or redirect an inheritance?

Learn how to redirect or refuse an inheritance using a deed of variation or disclaimer, and understand the legal and tax implications.

5 mins

21 Jul 2026

NSIA annual report 2025/26: Practical takeaways for businesses doing deals affecting the UK

The UK government has published its fifth annual report on the operation of the National Security and Investment Act 2021. Our briefing explores the key trends since the regime came into force in January 2022 and highlights the practical implications for businesses carrying out deals that may affect the UK.

4 mins

15 Jul 2026

Planning under Burnham: A new chapter

With Andy Burnham now back in Parliament, and the all-but-certain successor to Keir Starmer, the housing and development sector is understandably asking what this could mean for the planning system. In this article, speculate on what the future might hold.

12 mins

14 Jul 2026

War exclusion defeats Nord Stream’s claim for a €580m indemnity

Following a six-week trial, the High Court has dismissed Nord Stream’s €580m claim against its insurers arising from the sabotage of its gas pipelines, holding that a market-standard war exclusion applied. In this article, we explore the decision in more detail and the key findings.

3 mins

14 Jul 2026

How will the Finance Act 2026 affect claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975?

The Finance Act 2026 brings pensions into scope for inheritance tax. We consider the potential implications for 1975 Act claims.

3 mins

13 Jul 2026

Share sale and transactions at an undervalue

A sale of shares by an exiting shareholder, where the purchase price was funded by a loan which could not be repaid, constituted a transaction at an undervalue.

2 mins

13 Jul 2026

CMA investigation into the supply of Solidworks Software

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the opening of an investigation into suspected anti-competitive conduct relating to the supply of Solidworks computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software, together with related products and services in the UK. We take a look at the investigation to date.

2 mins

13 Jul 2026

Notices of intention and overseas QFC holders

No court permission needed to give notice of intention to appoint an administrator to a qualifying floating charge holder based outside of UK. But permission required if not sending it to the chargee’s registered office.

1 mins

13 Jul 2026

Unsuccessful challenge to recognition of foreign bankruptcy

The High Court has dismissed an application to set aside recognition of a Danish bankruptcy under the Cross-Border Insolvency Regulations 2006 (CBIR).