Leading North London law firm, Streathers Solicitors, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Angel, Islington. This expansion marks a key milestone in the firm’s commitment to providing personalised and high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses across London. Situated in the heart of Angel, the new office will enhance Streathers’ … Continued
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With an increasing number of couples having an international background, it is becoming increasingly common for parents to ask whether they can move country with their child and if they need agreement of the other parent. Often, this occurs after parents separate and one wishes to return home. The below case study is an example … Continued
The British Footwear Association recently hosted a webinar and live drop-in session on Thursday, 14 November, with us Streathers Solicitors, proud partners of the BFA. In the video below, experienced commercial solicitor Philip Deja drills down into specific contractual issues facing footwear businesses, providing practical insights and guidance. Philip will begin with a brief presentation … Continued
Have you ever considered the imprint your financial legacy will leave? The vast majority of us work tirelessly, often dreaming of the legacy we’ll pass on to our children or loved ones. The intricacies of inheritance tax, however, can cast a shadow over these aspirations. It’s a tax that doesn’t rest, scrutinising every asset, from … Continued
In summary, we are aware that the new IHT regime effective from 6th April 2025 will have an impact on married couples/civil partners where one has been UK tax resident for 10 or more UK tax years and the other has been a UK tax resident for a lesser period. The consequence is that gifts/transfers … Continued
After being in a relationship for a two years, Monica and Tim decided to get married. Both were in their forties. Tim had been married once before and wanted to be clear on his financial position in the unfortunate event that his marriage with Monica also ended in divorce. Monica’s parents were very wealthy and … Continued
Administering an estate is a significant legal responsibility that involves many legal, financial, and administrative tasks, especially if the estate is multi-jurisdictional with properties, shareholdings, and investments. An individual must appoint a personal representative (also known as an executor and trustee) under the terms of their Will to administer their estate on their death. Often, … Continued
Mental health in the workplace, a frequent topic of discussion. How can workplaces improve their practices to assist employees, to encourage a more well-rounded work-life balance? How to ensure our colleagues and peers utilise these practices to avoid mental health crises and burnout? It seems there has been a massive cultural shift in how we … Continued
The new Government’s first Budget is set to be delivered on 30 October 2024 and business owners should carefully consider taking steps now to minimise the potential impacts of speculated tax hikes. After promising not to raise income tax, national insurance and VAT, there is heavy speculation that the Labour Government may seek to make … Continued
Streathers Solicitors secured an emphatic win for the Claimant following a 4-day High Court trial in Maria Jesus El Massouri v Omani Estates Limited [2024] EWHC 534 (Ch). The case has been widely reported in the press, with articles in The Times and The Telegraph amongst other papers. The judgment concerns important and evolving areas of … Continued
