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How to buy a business: Legal and practical considerations
Thinking of buying a business? Jennifer Boynton, from our Commercial Property Team, explains the key legal and practical issues to consider before completing a purchase.
Succession planning for business owners: Key tips for success
Our Corporate Team explain essential succession planning tips for business owners, helping you prepare for smooth leadership and ownership transition.
Property co-ownership: Why ownership details can’t be taken on trust
Claire Simmons, from our Residential Property Team, explains why property co-ownership details cannot be taken on trust and how UK law determines legal ownership rights.
The Trust Registration Service: Are you compliant?
Hay & Kilner’s Wills, Trusts & Estates Team explain the UK Trust Registration Service compliance requirements and what trustees must do to meet reporting obligations.
The future of flexible working: What employers need to know
Hay & Kilner’s Employment Law & HR Team explain the future of flexible working in the UK and what employers should consider to adapt workplace policies and remain compliant.
Academy school conversions: Key legal issues for governing bodies
Tom Clarke explains the legal issues and compliance requirements for academy school conversions, helping governing bodies navigate the process.
Who owns my body following my death?
Tom Bridge, from our Wills, Trusts & Estates Team, explains who has legal control of your body after death in the UK, why no one legally ‘owns’ it and how planning ahead helps avoid disputes.
What landowners need to know about solar farm planning and development
Joanne Milne, Head of our Rural Team, explains solar farm development plans, covering legal, planning and landowner considerations for renewable energy projects. is shining a light on solar development plans in the rural and agricultural industry.

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