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- Commercial Law
Climate Considerations in Planning Permissions for New Developments in England
In a landmark decision, the UK Supreme Court in R (Finch) v Surrey County Council [2024] UKSC 20 has redefined the scope of environmental assessments ...
- Wills, Estates and Trusts
How to Minimise the Risk of Your Will Being Challenged
Inheritance disputes are not uncommon and can cause enormous distress within families. There are regular reports in the media of family conflict and ...
- Criminal Law
FAQs on the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)
1. What is the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA 2022)? The POCA 2022 is designed to recover assets obtained through criminal activities. POCA gives ...
- Criminal Law
Our New POCA Department
At Askews Legal LLP, we have always put meeting the needs of the local community in Coventry and Warwickshire first and foremost. Therefore, to run ...
- Business Defence
What an Investigation by the Serious Fraud Office Means for Business Owners
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is the enforcement entity behind the UK’s effort to combat serious and complex fraud, bribery, and corruption. ...
- Criminal Law
Understanding the Role of a Criminal Barrister in England and Wales
The criminal justice system is a complex web of laws, procedures, and institutions designed to maintain law and order within society. At the ...
- Commercial Law
Understanding Commercial Property Litigation
Commercial property litigation encompasses a broad range of legal disputes arising from the ownership, management, and use of commercial real estate. ...
- Criminal Law
Seeking a Criminal Law Solicitor: What to Expect in Your Consultation
Poor Roy Cropper. The Coronation Street stalwart has faced plenty of challenges over the last three decades, including the death of his beloved wife, ...
- Criminal Law
The Defence of Diminished Responsibility
In the early hours of 13th June 2023, Valdo Calocane (also known as Adam Mendes) stabbed three people to death in Nottingham. Calocane denied the ...
- Family Law
How to Talk to Your Children About Divorce with Honesty and Empathy
Having “the talk” with your children about separation or divorce is undoubtedly one of life’s most challenging conversations. ...