Monthly Archives: January 2024

Managing family breakdown through Mediation

Posted on 13/01/2024 by freestyle

Relationship breakdown is distressing and disruptive for the whole family. How a family disentangles their lives will have a lasting impact on whether the happy memories can be treasured or whether they are left wanting to tear up all those family photos. It does not have to be war.  Often, the best route will be family mediation. Solicitor mediators offer a unique service – an environment where families are helped to resolve their differences amicably.  The mediator does not tell the couple what to do, but acts as a neutral third party.  The Mediator’s role is to help the parties to reach their own agreements, whilst trying to improve communication between them.  Mediation can cover all the issues arising from marriage or relationship breakdown, or can be limited to particular limited issues. Apportioning blame for the breakdown in the relationship … Continue reading →

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

Posted on 09/01/2024 by Ben Ironmonger

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, marking another significant milestone in the UK’s legislative landscape. The new legislation makes various changes to the Companies Act 2006, and aims to strengthen the UK’s defences against economic crime and enhance transparency in corporate governance. In this blog post, Ben Ironmonger, Company and Commercial Solicitor and Partner at Scott Bailey LLP, introduces some of the key implications of the ECCTA and its impact on businesses. Companies House Reforms A large element of the ECCTA is the reform of Companies House. The ECCTA empowers the Registrar of Companies with enhanced investigative and enforcement powers. This move is intended to bolster the reliability and accuracy of the company register, serving as a deterrent to illicit activities. However, the successful implementation of these reforms hinges on … Continue reading →

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