Ready to Raise Funds?

Being ready to raise funds is a position that every business should seek to be in even where fundraising is not an imminent objective. From a legal point of view, being ready to raise funds really just means knowing where everything is, and being able to demonstrate everything you know about your business to somebody who is taking a look at it. Plus, you want to be able to provide this information as soon as, or possibly before, it’s asked for by any potential investor.

Resolution’s Vision for the family courts to better meet the needs of families

Following the launch of Resolution’s ‘Vision for Family Justice’ this annual Awareness Week, all week we have been considering their five key recommendations for a number of changes to policy, legislation and processes in order to improve the family justice system in England and Wales.

The fourth objective, as set out in the Vision document, linked here, is ensuring that the family courts meet the needs of families.

New Research published by Resolution demonstrates need for Cohabitation Reform

This week (27th November – 1st December 2023) is Resolution’s Annual Awareness Week*.

In honour of the organisation’s 40th year, this week also sees the launch of Resolution’s Vision for Family Justice. The Vision document, which can be found here, draws together research, legal analysis and practitioners’ experience to make five key recommendations for the future of family law.

Moving to the UK: key considerations for US citizens

The US and the UK are separated by the vast and tumultuous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Those with connections to both countries will often find themselves rowing against the tide between two very different and complex regimes. With the right specialist advice, they can navigate the cross-border challenges safely and make the best use of planning opportunities.

Understand the issues, avoid the traps, and discover ways to plan ahead in our Navigating the Atlantic series for US-connected clients.

Lifecycle of a Business - Are You Ready to Raise Funds?

Setting up and running your own business is an amazing achievement. It requires vision, creativity, motivation and stamina. On occasion, it can even bring you fame, riches and fortune. But it can also result in reams of paperwork and cause sleepless nights. And as someone once said to me about children “It doesn’t get easier, it just changes”, so the same can be said for your business throughout its lifecycle.

Lifecycle of a Business - Fundraising in a Tax Effective Manner

Setting up and running your own business is an amazing achievement. It requires vision, creativity, motivation and stamina. On occasion, it can even bring you fame, riches and fortune. But it can also result in reams of paperwork and cause sleepless nights. And as someone once said to me about children “It doesn’t get easier, it just changes”, so the same can be said for your business throughout its lifecycle.

The King’s Speech: Leasehold Reform

The Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities estimates that there are around 4.98 million leasehold homes in England, making up a significant proportion of all residential housing. Impacting on the lives of so many, leasehold ownership has therefore been the subject of much debate over the years.

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“Forsters is technically exceptional. They are one of the top firms in the enfranchisement area.”
Chambers HNW Guide, 2023
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