Few people will disagree that divorce or dissolution is one of the most stressful experiences and is usually a decision that is not taken lightly. There are many factors that influence the break-up of a relationship, for example, the extremely challenging...

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has finally delivered his Autumn Statement. The “unprecedented global headwinds” he mentions coming so closely behind the equally unprecedented series of adverse events over the past two or three years have...

The Spanish government under the Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has finally published the Democratic Memory Law in the Official State Gazette of Spain, on 20 October 2022.  The ground-breaking law is welcome news to many descendants of Spanish...

In recognition of the changing face of the workplace and the rise of remote working, together with increasing globalisation, we are pleased to announce that Portugal has introduced a digital nomad visa in October 2022 enabling foreign nationals that are not...

Divorce or Dissolution is one of the most emotionally challenging experiences that anyone encounters, a step that is generally taken after considerable thought.  However, the actual break-up of the relationship is in the forefront of the minds of most...

International contracts typically contain shorthand terms known as Incoterms. Incoterms is an acronym standing for international commercial terms. These standard terms hold a universal meaning for sellers and buyers around the world and are used in sales...

The present crisis in the economy triggers financial problems for individuals across the board. All forms of investment fraud are rising fast whilst cryptocurrency is rapidly gaining ground as the vehicle of choice for fraudsters. The lawyers in ...

Every year an extraordinary number of people in the United Kingdom with Italian heritage are surprised to discover that they have inherited a property in Italy from a distant relative, often a person about whom they have no or very limited...

The ever-rising occurrence of financial fraud, particularly aimed at susceptible customers in financial retail, has provoked the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to take steps to raise the customer duty expected in the financial markets over and...

A contract should clearly define the terms of the contract and the expectations and obligations involved in the transaction for both parties. It should also set out the consequences, should either party fail to adhere to the terms of the contract,...

Spain continues to be a popular holiday and retirement destination for British citizens. Spain’s affordable lifestyle has become even more attractive, in light of the cost of living crisis. The  Office of National Statistics  (ONS)...

Financial fraud continues to rise year on year, the cost of living crisis will drive even more people to look for ways of enlarging their income and inevitably fall for fake investment opportunities presented to them. As the regulating authorities and law...

Any commercial transaction carries the risk of liability to the parties. In order to mitigate the risk commercial contracts nearly always contain a contractual term known as an exemption clause. The purpose of exemption clauses is to attempt to exclude or...

The past two to three years have seen the biggest changes to the workplace in recent years, from Zoom meetings to hybrid working. Senior management and HR departments must rapidly adjust to the new order.  The pandemic threw certain sectors,...

Having lived through the unprecedented times experienced during the past two to three years due to the unexpected and all-encompassing pandemic which severely impacted on commerce across the world and now faced with the economic consequences of the war in...

The global disruption caused by the pandemic has led many people to re-consider their way of life.  The lure of the relaxed lifestyle across a number of European countries together with the warmer climate and Mediterranean diet has resulted in an...

Investment fraud is surging due to the fact that immediately after the commercially crippling pandemic lockdown, the war in Ukraine has rapidly driven up the cost of living. The difficult commercial landscape where profits are rapidly dropping creates...

France, the largest country in Western Europe, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, it is economically and politically secure. France is a country with picturesque lakes, mountains, beaches and spectacular countryside, providing a...

Italy’s culture, cuisine and countryside has always had a lure for the British. The pace of life and climate make it an extremely attractive proposition when considering buying a property overseas. Owning a property in any of the delightful...

In most business transactions there is always the potential for unexpected  irregularities to arise.  A Letter of Indemnity (LOI) in shipping is a legal document that exonerates carriers of any liability and claims that might result from changes to...