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Stay informed with our latest legal insights. We share timely guidance on key legal developments affecting businesses and individuals alike. From practical advice for your organisation, to expert legal support for you and your family, explore our insights to keep ahead of the latest changes.

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Navigating financial and loyalty conflicts in charity governance
Sarah Furness, from our Charities & Employment Law & HR Teams, explains how charities can identify and manage financial and loyalty conflicts in governance, ensuring transparency, compliance and effective decision-making.
Guarding against post-deal surprises: the crucial role of warranties and indemnities
Lydia Sevenoaks, from our Corporate Team, guides you warranties and indemnities in M&A, explaining how they protect buyers, manage risk, and support effective due diligence in business acquisitions.
Starting a business: Key legal considerations explained
Starting a business involves more than a great idea. Charles Danjoux, from our Corporate Team, explains the key legal considerations that can shape your venture’s success.
A brief guide to lifetime gifting
Alexis Wood, Solicitor in our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, explains how lifetime gifting can help reduce Inheritance Tax and support loved ones during your lifetime. Discover key allowances, tax exemptions, and the seven-year rule in this practical estate planning guide.
Hidden costs in commercial leases: How to handle service charges
Rebecca Evans, from our Commercial Property Team, outlines how to identify and handle service charge liabilities in commercial leases to protect tenant and landlord interests.
Preparing for a seamless sale
Lydia Sevenoaks from Hay & Kilner's Corporate Team outlines how a legal health check can help business owners prepare for sale, streamline due diligence, mitigate risk and maximise value.
Understanding warranty claims in M&A
Charles Danjoux, Solicitor in Hay & Kilner’s Corporate Team, explains warranty claims in business sales, outlining key legal risks, claim triggers and how sellers and buyers can protect themselves.
New guidance on trustee payments and expenses
Sarah Furness, from our Charities Team, explains the new guidance on trustee payments and expenses, helping trustees understand eligibility, compliance and good governance.

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