The unexpected loss of a relative is always a harrowing experience but should a relative pass away whilst they are overseas it is even more upsetting, especially if it is compounded by being considered a suspicious death, which brings with it the issues of...
The ever agile techno-fraudsters have recognised that their targets are far more likely to click on text messages than any other type of link, according to Constant Contact whose report states SMS click-through rates hover between 8.9% and 14.5%, by...
The majority of businesses arrange a Christmas party for their staff, in part, as a reward for all the hard work during the course of the year. The new Worker Protection (Amendment of the Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 has placed an additional duty to protect...
Many US citizens are considering their position following the hotly contested and intense American election, the consequences of which could lead to changes that may not be an advantage to US citizens in some sectors. Increased globalisation and the...
The National Crime Agency has reported that fraud accounts for over 40% of crime in England and Wales, with only 13% of cases reported to Action Fraud . Recently, new law has been introduced to address financial fraud which is aimed at placing more...
The extensive raft of new employment law proposals, introduced by the new Government into the House of Commons on 10 October 2024 in the form of the Employment Rights Bill , aims to provide employees with numerous new rights. This has been creating concern...
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves', hotly anticipated budget has, as some commentators expected, removed the remittance basis tax payer status also known as the non-dom tax regime. In its place the Chancellor is introducing a residence-based...
British nationals that have relocated to Portugal frequently overlook the question of their estate. Portugal and England and Wales have both have distinct approaches, should a person die intestate, regarding who inherits, probate and inheritance...
Financial fraud in the UK has reached unprecedented levels, with recent press reports exposing the widespread impact on individuals and businesses alike. The frequency and scale of financial scams have reached alarming levels, especially in sectors...
Portugal has a progressive attitude to divorce and was one of the first European countries to permit divorce when the First Republic was created in 1910. However, in 1940 this right was rescinded when the Vatican prohibited divorce for...
Are you looking for information about obtaining Moroccan nationality? In addition to the automatic acquisition of nationality for newborns whose Moroccan parents are permanently residing in the kingdom, there are several other pathways such as marriage,...
Portugal has emerged as a top holiday destination for British citizens, Portugal’s mild climate, especially in the southern Algarve region, is one of its biggest draws. Portugal is one of the safest countries in Europe. The 2023 Global Peace...
One of the most important assets of a company is its intellectual property. It identifies and defines the business. All aspects of intellectual property should be protected and monitored for theft by rivals and former employees. Every effort...
The rise of all types of financial fraud has caused the Government and the Regulators to take a number of steps in an attempt to address the escalating financial burden of scams. The Treasury estimated in 2020 that the cost of money laundering and...
The long awaited new legal duty placed upon employers to prevent sexual harassment within the workplace is about to come into place on 26 October 2024 giving the Equality and Human Rights Commission (“EHRC”) new powers. It should be noted...
Many people overlook the wide variations across the legal landscape worldwide, often labouring under the impression that the laws and attitudes in the country that they are visiting will be the same as in their home country. Common law and Civil law can...
The rapid rise of the financial fraud, including Authorised Push Payment (“APP”) scams has become a significant concern for financial institutions, regulators and the Government. This type of fraud occurs when a victim is tricked into...
The emergence and rise of cryptocurrency fraud has led to a number of individuals being defrauded of extremely large amounts of money, which, in turn, has resulted in complicated legal cases. Whilst cryptocurrency is yet to be comprehensively regulated at...
France is the UK’s closest neighbour, and with the rise of globalisation, cross-border marriages between the two countries have become more common. One key benefit of such a marriage is the opportunity for British nationals to obtain French...
The establishment of the French Talent Passport Visa is a key part of France's strategy to attract global talent, especially in the tech, research, and creative sectors. Launched in 2017 aimed to attract highly-skilled workers to live and work in...
