This week marks the start of Good Divorce Week 2016. This is not the contradiction in terms that it may first seem, but is about sending a message that divorce doesn’t have to be full of conflict, and that the role of lawyers can be to help families…
Jurisdictional considerations
When entering into a pre-nuptial agreement there are a number of legal issues both parties must consider carefully. Which country they wish for the agreement to be interpreted in (the jurisdiction) and which country’s l…
It is a sad fact that some grandparents have no contact with their grandchildren, and this can be a cause of great distress both to the grandparent and the grandchild. This can occur for a variety of reasons, though it is often as a result of family …
This October was a double anniversary for me: I celebrated my 13th anniversary of coming to work at Neves, on my birthday.
When I started my eldest had just started school and now she is in her last year of ‘A’ Levels. There have been many positi…
Commercial Energy Performance Certificates (“EPC”) and Changes to EPC Requirements (as of 01 April 2018)
What is an EPC?
An EPC denotes how energy efficient a building is on a scale of A-G, with A being the most efficient grade a property can obtai…
Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) allow you to appoint someone you trust to look after your affairs in the event that you no longer have the capacity to do so. Most people appoint their loved ones.
When advising older clients on the advantages of pr…
