Insights

6 Aug 2019

Suing your accountant for negligent advice

If you own or run a business, you expect the professionals you work with to provide information and advice that is in your best interests. This becomes particularly important when you employ an accountant and although the majority are highly competent, mistakes can be made. Negligent advice from an accountant could have significant or even […]

1 Aug 2019

More duties for landlords introduced by the Tenant Fees Act 2019

Landlords who fails to comply with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 could risk facing a penalty of up to £30,000 levied by a local council’s trading standards department.

10 Jul 2019

Choosing attorneys for your lasting power of attorney

Everyone should have lasting power of attorney, along with a will, and in setting this up you will need to appoint people to act as your attorney to look after your affairs if you become unable to. You need to consider very carefully who you will choose to be your attorney, as they will be […]

4 Jul 2019

What to expect during mediation following separation

Wondering what happens during MIAM mediation following separation? Melissa Cunningham outlines what to expect, what the cost is and how to best prepare.

25 Jun 2019

Know Your Solicitor: Melissa Jones

Name: Melissa Jones Title: Senior Associate & Head of Family Law Specialism: Family and children’s matters such as divorce, separation, child contact, financial settlements, among others. What got you interested in the legal profession? A burning desire for justice. I have always leaned towards that mind-set whether the issue relates to me or somebody else. […]

17 Jun 2019

Trustees’ duty to give information to beneficiaries

We advise trustees and trust beneficiaries on the disclosure of information and documents relating to the trust

7 Jun 2019

IMD Solicitors Launches ‘Things Are So Much Clearer Now’ A New Video Campaign.

Campaign emphasizes the ‘clarity’ that clients are seeking when they have a legal issue. London — 07 June, 2019: IMD Solicitors has launched a series of 7 short videos each highlighting a different area of law. The videos which cover immigration law, personal injury, crime, divorce, family & children’s matters and probate each illustrate a […]

5 Jun 2019

Hearing the voice of children, when parents separate

Caught in the middle of their parents’ relationship breakdown, it is important that the best interests and wishes of any children are considered. If parents are separating, they will need to agree the arrangements for where children will live and how often they will see the other parent. ‘It is better for all concerned if […]

30 May 2019

Solving a boundary dispute without going to court

Can I avoid an expensive court case where I believe that the boundary to my property is not where it should? What are my options for settling this out of court? Can the Land Registry get involved to help me?

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