Sarah Mullin

Jan 22, 2025 | lesteraldridge.com | Amanda Nelson |Parisa Jones |Mark Chant |Sarah Mullin

The Spring Budget on 30 October 2024 saw the abolition of our ‘Non-Dom’ regime. Domicile v. Residence, and the IHT TailFrom 6 April 2025, inheritance tax (IHT) will apply to you and your estate if you have been ‘long-term resident’ in the UK, i.e. resident for 10 of the last 20 years per the existing UK Statutory Residence Test (SRT). Our arguably archaic domicile rules will be abolished.

Jan 21, 2025 | lesteraldridge.com | Theo Westrip |Sarah Mullin

The record-breaking rise in abandoned boats across the UK in 2024 has prompted fresh concerns over the potential issues and dangers they raise, alongside questions as to what to do with them. Most recently, Prince William’s estate, the Duchy of Cornwall, has agreed to assist in the removal of hundreds of abandoned boats, which now heavily litter the rivers and marinas in the south-west of England.

Jan 16, 2025 | lesteraldridge.com | Matt Gilks |Estelle Boullet |Sarah Mullin

We are delighted to have acted for the Woodland Trust, UK’s largest woodland conservation charity, in its successful legal challenge to overturn a planning permission issued by Monmouthshire County Council. The proposed development involved the construction of two additional poultry units and associated infrastructure at Coombe Farm poultry farm, Cwm Mill, Shirenewton, a project that threatened ancient woodland. The Woodland Trust prioritises the preservation of the ancient woodland in Wales.

Jan 9, 2025 | lesteraldridge.com | Matt Gilks |Estelle Boullet |Amy Lewis |Sarah Mullin

In the New Year, we’re often bombarded with fitness messages. But have you considered how ready you are to engage with our overstretched and creaking planning system? Our planning and infrastructure teams provide proactive legal advice to help businesses succeed in development projects, diversifications and expansions. Project ManagementEngaging with the planning system is more like a “Three Peaks Challenge” than a sprint.

Jan 6, 2025 | lesteraldridge.com | Sarah Mullin

What has happened to Ferguson Bricknell? The Solicitors Regulation Authority has closed down the practice of Ferguson Bricknell, 122B London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AG. This happened on 30 December 2024. Lester Aldridge is helping the SRA with the closure. What happens now? Ferguson Bricknell can no longer act for its clients. If you were a client, you will need to find a new solicitor. You can find a list of solicitors in England and Wales on the Law Society’s website.