Force Majeure Clause

4 min readA force majeure clause is a clause in a contract that excuses one or both parties from fulfilling their part of the contract if they are unable to do so due to an unexpected incident. The event, which could be a natural disaster, an epidemic, or an action by the government, is called a force … Read more

Business Interruption Insurance

2 min readDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses had to unexpectedly close down, resulting in significant losses. If you are a business owner who went through this ordeal, you may naturally wonder if your insurance policy would cover for your losses. It depends on the type of cover you have chosen and whether the policy … Read more

What can be done if sponsor licence is suspended?

3 min readIf your sponsor licence has been suspended, you need to prepare a suspension response. To do so, take the following steps: Note of caution: With the suspension response, you are trying to get your licence reinstated. The Home Office will do so only if it can trust that your organization will be cooperative and comply … Read more

Kim and Kanye Divorcing: Should more of us consider a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?

2 min readKim Kardashian and Kanye West are getting divorced. Reports so far have commented on how amicable the process has been, given that the division of their significant assets (collectively said to be worth over $2 billion), will be based upon their prenuptial agreement. Pre-nuptial agreements are a prerequisite when it comes to celebrity marriages and … Read more

Care costs in the UK – How you can reduce the burden?

2 min readAround 400,000 people in the UK live in care homes. The cost of living in a care home varies depending on the region and the kind of care you need. Nursing care costs more than residential care. For people with dementia, care costs are even higher since specialist care would be needed in such situations. … Read more

Can I get Equity Loan during COVID-19?

2 min readDo you desire to own a home? Most likely you do. But maybe you feel overwhelmed when you think about the expense involved. To help you buy your own home, the government offers equity loan. You can take an equity loan of up to 20% of the property price (In London, it can be up … Read more

Government allocates £125 million to local councils to support Domestic Abuse Victims

2 min readNo matter where you live, domestic violence and abuse is an atrocious crime that should not be tolerated. It has long-lasting traumatic effects on victims as well as their children. Looking at the seriousness of the issue, offering aid to domestic abuse victims should be a priority for local councils. Ever since the lockdown due … Read more

How much does it cost to contest a will?

< 1 min readThe cost involved in contesting a will depends on the nature of the dispute, the number of parties involved and the willingness of the parties to negotiate or compromise. If the dispute can be resolved by mediation, the costs can be reduced. However, if the dispute goes to Court the costs will be much higher … Read more

What is a trust and how does it work?

3 min readA trust is created to manage assets like money, possessions, properties, and other investments for people. In the UK, different types of trusts can be created and each type is taxed in a different way. A trust will include 3 entities Why do people create a trust? A trust is created for one or more … Read more