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Keep up to date with changes in the law, notable cases and examples of how we have helped our clients.

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Floyd Porter on BBC Radio 4 Moneybox discussing when an LPA comes into force

Floyd Porter spoke to BBC reporter Tony Bonsignore about lasting powers of attorney on Radio 4’s Moneybox programme on Saturday (27 January). A couple had written into the programme asking for advice when a bank would not limit the amount ...

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02.02.2018

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US custody agreement opens the door for a child to remain in England

Case ref [2017] EWCA Civ 2177 In proceedings brought under the Hague Convention, Amanda Dench represented a mother who had been accused of the wrongful abduction of her son from the USA to England and who was appealing a decision ...

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15.01.2018

Is noise from a neighbouring property ruining your life?

With Christmas and New Year behind us, most people will be looking forward to a quiet January. While the chances are that the noise levels in the block or neighbourhood where you live may have been higher than normal over ...

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08.01.2018

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“Your clients are lucky to have found her …” a glowing testimonial for Rajea Sultana

We all know how valuable a barrister’s time is, so when Sally Blakemore of Ely Place Chambers took the trouble to write almost 500 words of praise for our housing solicitor Rajea Sultana, we couldn’t resist asking if we might share this ...

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15.12.2017

London Borough of Haringey v Ahmed & Ahmed

Lou Crisfield, partner in the housing team at Miles & Partners in London, acted in the case of London Borough of Haringey v Ahmed & Ahmed (Case No: HC-2015-003163). Lou is a partner and an experienced caseworker, specialising in social ...

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12.12.2017

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I am struggling financially – can I ask my ex for more money?

If you are receiving spousal maintenance from your former husband, wife or civil partner you may be able to ask for an increase in payments if your circumstances have changed and your former spouse or partner can afford it. Linda ...

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12.12.2017

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Rachel Turner receives accredited legal representative status in the Court of Protection

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 increased the role of the Court of Protection by introducing powers to make decisions on health and welfare matters in addition to its already existing power to make decisions on property and affairs matters. on ...

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28.11.2017