What are the steps needed to get divorced in the UK?

What are the steps needed to get divorced in the UK?

Whilst the latest divorce reforms mean that process is now more straightforward in some respects, it does not necessarily make it less daunting. Even if it is mutual, coming to the decision that your marriage or civil partnership has ended can be distressing and...
MLD5 and Trust Registration: Briefing Note – June 2022

MLD5 and Trust Registration: Briefing Note – June 2022

In 2020, a new HMRC Directive called the EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (MLD5) came into force. It has the effect of significantly widening the scope of trusts that are required to register with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (TRS), and trustees will need...
Quick and effective debt recovery – statutory demands

Quick and effective debt recovery – statutory demands

Although credit control has of course been a high priority for all businesses throughout the recession, many companies are still reluctant to get involved in pursuing court proceedings to recover debts. Court action is often seen as long-winded, costly and risky – it...