Practice Areas – FeyEmpower Legalfirm https://freemanslawfirm.com the backbone you can rely on Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:56:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Wills https://freemanslawfirm.com/practice/wills/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:58:10 +0000 https://freemanslawfirm.com/?post_type=service&p=283 We advise on lifetime gifts, estate plans and taxation issues relating to inter-generational transfer strategies.

Our team gives specialist tax and succession planning advice to individuals, families, business people and landowners. We are able to assist with a wide range of clients’ circumstances including straightforward or complex family relationships, small or complex estates involving privately owned businesses, agricultural or farming interests and large property portfolios. We help clients structure their wealth planning so as to protect their heirs against divorce or creditor claims and to achieve tax efficiency.

Our advice covers:

  • Will drafting
  • Succession planning
  • Tax efficient lifetime giving
  • International aspects
  • Disputed Wills
  • Creation, administration and termination of trusts
  • Advice to trustees and beneficiaries
  • Trust taxation
  • Offshore trusts.
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Tax & Succession Planning https://freemanslawfirm.com/practice/tax-succession-planning/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:54:08 +0000 https://freemanslawfirm.com/?post_type=service&p=281 Tax & Succession Planning

Inheritance Tax is not just a concern for the very wealthy, it is now a serious concern for those with more modest estates.

We can provide specialist advice on Inheritance Tax planning to help you protect and pass down your family wealth and minimise the impact of tax on the next generation.

If you are dealing with the administration of an estate, we are able to calculate the Inheritance Tax liability on your behalf and ensure that all appropriate reliefs, such as Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief, are claimed. Other reliefs may be available during the course of estate administration and we can identify those opportunities and make the appropriate relief applications for you.

Following a person’s death it may be possible to reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax payable by way of a deed of variation.

Not many people are aware that Inheritance Tax is not only chargeable on death, but a liability can also arise during your lifetime. We can advise you on all aspects of lifetime Inheritance Tax planning including outright gifts, transfers into trusts and tax efficient Wills.

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Tax https://freemanslawfirm.com/practice/tax/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:48:33 +0000 https://freemanslawfirm.com/?post_type=service&p=279 We help our clients make the best use of tax efficiencies and savings through strategic advice tailored specifically to their individual requirements.

There is a wealth of complex tax issues which businesses and their owners face; particularly as a result of ever-changing tax legislation.

Our team of lawyers understands the tax issues that may affect our clients at the corporate, director, shareholder and individual level. We help our clients make the best use of tax efficiencies and savings through strategic advice tailored specifically to their individual requirements.

We act for a varied client base including entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, large organisations, individuals, partnerships and companies, whether based in the UK or overseas.

Our team can assist you in relation to the tax aspects of share sales and purchases, advise on the Stamp Duty Land Tax consequences of buying land or property in England and Northern Ireland, or highlight the employment tax issues that may need to be navigated when giving an employee shares.

We assist a range of businesses and organisations in a variety of sectors, ranging from agriculture, property developers and technology companies; whether they have a VAT query, need assistance with reorganising their business, or are looking to raise tax incentivised investment.

We also advise charities and other not-for-profit clients on the tax consequences of construction projects, sponsorship arrangements and trading activities (including the use of trading companies). We also assist such clients to highlight the potential tax liabilities that may arise from selling land for development, including specific anti-avoidance rules that can create unexpected tax consequences.

Our team’s experience was accumulated in a variety of law firms: international, national and regional.  We therefore have a great deal of experience dealing with a wide range of clients and a variety of different situations: this ensures that we meet our client’s needs in a friendly, efficient and commercial manner.

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Property Law https://freemanslawfirm.com/practice/property-law/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:30:56 +0000 https://x-theme.net/avas-lawyer/?post_type=service&p=20

With specialists in all areas of property law, whether you are a large institution looking for support on a complex construction project or investment, a developer navigating tricky environmental issues, or a family under time pressure to complete on a residential sale or purchase, our property experts have the know-how to deliver what you need.

Having operated for many decades in the field, we have come to be recognised not only for the huge range of our expertise, but for our particular brand of responsive client service. We work hard to understand our clients’ legal requirements and their business aims, which ensures our advice is commercial and pragmatic.

Our expertise across property law

We have sector-leading technical expertise in every field of commercial real estate. We advise clients on all aspects of their operation from funding to dispute resolution, to construction. We offer full support to developers, construction companies and property finance providers including banks. We also advise on the full range of planning and environmental law, including risk management and environmental permissions, working with a client base that includes landowners, investors and institutions.

Our residential property specialists are recognised as some of the best in the business, advising UK and overseas occupiers, developers and private banks on sales, purchases and financing. The same is true of our rural property experts, who are leading advisers to rural landowners of all types, supporting long-standing clients on matters including residential development, minerals and renewables projects and all diversification projects.

Their energy and collaboration remains fresh with every deal and their guidance is invaluable. Their key strength is working for the client, providing solutions to difficult scenarios and meeting time-critical deadlines.

Legal 500, 2022

Our collaborative approach

Our clients frequently require complex, multi-faceted advice and they find our ability to draw on the expertise of the wider firm invaluable. Our property lawyers collaborate closely with specialist colleagues in areas including tax, trusts, corporate and charity law in order to deliver the holistic solutions clients need.

Our standing in the world of property is such that we are regularly invited to speak at industry events and sit on advisory boards. Our lawyers contribute to wider professional debate, lending their insights through their writing in the property press and the national media.

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Business Law https://freemanslawfirm.com/practice/business-law/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:30:38 +0000 https://x-theme.net/avas-lawyer/?post_type=service&p=18 FeyEmpower Legalfirm can assist you to operate with ease on the domestic, regional and international markets. We aim to structure trade agreements, protocols and trade practices consistent with the values of diminished ambiguity, avoidance of doubt, well-defined responsibilities, stated obligations, and specified conflict or dispute resolution mechanisms.

FeyEmpower Legalfirm understands the forces at work in the global markets. Therefore, we have tapped resources to keep informed of developments that may impact or affect your business.

 

We appreciate your desire to participate in or exploit opportunities beyond your local market, which may arise through joint ventures or franchises.

  • Focus and Main Activities
  • Competition
  • Fair trading
  • Franchising
  • Partnerships and Joint Ventures
  • Business Contracts- supply of goods and services
  • Licenses and related agreements
  • Debt collection
  • Taxpayers’ registrations
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution https://freemanslawfirm.com/practice/litigation-dispute-resolution/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:29:54 +0000 https://x-theme.net/avas-lawyer/?post_type=service&p=16

We pro-actively work with our clients to avoid disputes but where a dispute does arise we have the skill, expertise and experience to achieve a positive resolution as swiftly as possible and at a sensible cost.

Our specialist team of lawyers manage dispute resolutions and as a result, have a proven track record of success in litigation and the management of commercial disputes.

Our lawyers routinely conduct litigation in the High Court and the Court of Appeal as well as engaging in commercial arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Our opponents are typically major London and international law firms. We have strong links with proven junior and leading counsel in leading London commercial chambers.

We organise ourselves to provide specialist lawyers across a wide range of dispute types. The links below will provide further details of those services. If you require any assistance in finding the right team or lawyer the key contacts on this page will be pleased to assist.

At the outset we will provide you with a clear view of the strength of your case and a transparent and realistic assessment of costs.

Specialist areas

  • Agriculture and food production
  • Business ownership (including share ownership, corporate governance, partnership and joint ventures)
  • Construction
  • Contracts (of all kinds)
  • Regulatory and corporate defence (including health and safety, fraud and licensing)
  • Corporate finance, banking and tax
  • Debt recovery
  • Defamation
  • Directors Duties
  • Education
  • Environmental
  • Insolvency
  • Intellectual property
  • International litigation and dispute resolution
  • Financial services
  • Fraud and asset recovery
  • Probate and trusts
  • Product liability
  • Professional negligence
  • Property disputes and telecommunications disputes
  • Public law (including procurement, planning, education, health services, judicial review and licensing)
  • Shipping, transport and logistics

Our team understands the legal and commercial pressures faced by all businesses, whether they be small start-ups, SMEs or listed international corporates. Our clients benefit from straightforward, common-sense advice tailored to their individual needs.

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Traffic Accidents https://freemanslawfirm.com/practice/traffic-accidents/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:29:25 +0000 https://x-theme.net/avas-lawyer/?post_type=service&p=14 If you or a family member has been involved in a road traffic accident our team of specialist solicitors can help you to gain the rehabilitation and compensation you are entitled to. Every month our team are contacted by road users who have suffered injuries due to an accident that wasn’t their fault.

What should you do when you are involved in a car accident or other road accident?

It is important to take the following steps:

  • Record the details of the other party at the scene, including name, address, telephone, insurance details and vehicle registration number.
  • Report the matter to the police immediately. If for any reason this is not possible, report the accident in-person to a police station as soon as you can (and get a police reference number).
  • Take details of any other party and any witnesses.
  • Contact your own insurers.

How FeyEmpower Legalfirm can help you with your road traffic accident claim

FeyEmpower Legalfirm specialise in personal injury claims for compensation, we have a large team of experienced and independently accredited solicitors handling road traffic accident claims in London and across the UK.

Our legal teams comprise car accident lawyers fluent who are fluent in many languages including Romanian, Hungarian, Polish, Bulgarian, Czech and Spanish.

Speak to a Lawyer Today, Contact Us Now!

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Cyber Crime https://freemanslawfirm.com/practice/cyber-crime/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:28:49 +0000 https://x-theme.net/avas-lawyer/?post_type=service&p=12 Internet Fraud or Cybercrime refers to a wide range of crimes that take place with the use of computer technology.

We have represented clients in a vast range of cybercrime cases from fraud and the hacking of competitors in commercial espionage cases to employees using computers to whistleblow about public interest matters to newspapers.

The increased use of computer technology and social media can mean that a person may become involved in cybercrime-related investigations without even realising the potential criminal liability arising from their actions.

There are two main areas of cybercrime:

  • Cyber-dependent crime, which can be committed through the use of online devices where the devices are both the tool to commit the crimes and the target of the crime
  • Cyber-enabled crimes, which are traditional crimes enhanced by the use of technology.

FeyEmpower Legalfirm have exceptional expertise in areas of law that are important when representing individuals accused of cybercrime. We have advised clients on fraud, data protection, hacking, misuse of computers, malicious communications, investigatory powers, national security, official secrets, indecent images and terrorism.

Legislation in this area of law is ever-increasing and can be complex. The Computer Misuse Act 1990 creates cybercrime offences but is complimented by other statutes such as Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, Data Protection Act 1998, Malicious Communications Act 2002, and Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981. Terrorism legislation also has aspects which are designed to meet the prevalence in the use of technology in such cases.

Our experienced fraud lawyers are able to represent clients accused of cyber-enabled fraud where an individual is accused of using the internet to gain sensitive personal information through phishing attempts through websites of by the installation of malware on their devices.

Their cases are always brilliantly prepared,’ and ‘they will always be 100% behind the client, looking for the best results. They are kind and effective, a difficult combination to achieve’.

Chambers and Partners

The nature of technology and the ability for computers and storage devices to retain vast amounts of information means that cybercrime cases often involve a careful analysis of huge volumes of material. Law enforcement agencies can filter and select data from vast pools of digital material to use as evidence to support their allegations. In such cases, where appropriate, our lawyers, working with computer experts and specialist digital data analysts, can sift through all the available material to identify evidence that can help the defence.

As a result of the borderless nature of the internet, cybercrime investigations can extend across multiple countries. Often in such cases where a person should be prosecuted can become an issue. Our lawyers have extensive experience in cross-border cybercrime cases and can advise on how to deal with extradition and mutual legal assistance requests.

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Family Law https://freemanslawfirm.com/practice/family-law/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:27:51 +0000 https://x-theme.net/avas-lawyer/?post_type=service&p=8 FeyEmpower Legalfirm Family Law team has a vast range of experience across every area of family and matrimonial law, with a reputation for handling complex cases.

Relationships play a big part in everyone’s lives and we play a fundamental role in resolving family disputes for our clients, whether they are at the beginning of a relationship or the end. We will guide you with sound legal advice, acting in your best interests and in the interests of any children involved.

Industry leaders in all matters relating to children law, both public and private, engaging in the most pressing current issues in this area. Houses a prominent matrimonial practice that acts for clients on high-value, contentious divorce proceedings. Expertise extends to complex international issues from both financial and children cases. Cases involving the cross-border abduction of children are an area of particular strength.

Chambers and Partners

 

Not all relationships or marriages are successful. When things go wrong there are practical issues to consider as well as the emotional upset and uncertainty of the future.

 

When you experience difficulties in your private and family life, our award-winning team of family law solicitors can help. We offer a compassionate approach to resolving family disputes because we understand how stressful it can be.

Our family law and matrimonial experts provide tailored, individual advice across a broad range of areas concerning relationships, children and international matters. The breadth of our family services means we have a wealth of experience to draw on, which informs our understanding of what are often complex and difficult situations.

We offer legal advice to help you decide the best approach for you. Whether you are entering a legal agreement with your partner or your relationship is breaking down, our family law and matrimonial solicitors can work with you and offer comprehensive advice. When children are involved we are always sensitive to both their needs and yours as a parent or guardian.

Our clients trust us because we listen to their needs, understand their concerns and advocate on their behalf.

We act in your best interests and deal with family matters in a pragmatic and non-confrontational way. We always consider whether an agreement can be reached between parties, through mediation or other means. This cost-effective approach means that our clients can often avoid the uncertainty of going to court and is considered best practice by family lawyers’ group Resolution, of which we are members.

Not all family disputes can be resolved outside of the court room. Where mediation is not an option we work hard to achieve a fair solution as quickly as possible. Our family law solicitors offer guidance, support and legal advice throughout proceedings so you can concentrate on the well-being of you and your loved ones.

FeyEmpower Legalfirm Family Law Team appreciate that the breakdown of a marriage or relationship can be one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life. Our family lawyers are members of Resolution and include accredited specialists, mediators, collaborative practitioners and Family Law Arbitrators who can provide family law advice and support which best suits a client’s particular needs and helps them reach their goals.

We do not only advise clients when their relationships are in trouble. We also specialise in Relationship Agreements which help clients to plan the financial side of their marriage or cohabitation. Prenuptial Agreements are now very common. Our team of family lawyers can advise on all types of relationship agreements.

Some clients visiting us for the first time about their relationship difficulties may have a good idea of the outcome they would like to achieve. Others have no idea what to expect at all. Part of our job is to provide clear family law advice about the various legal processes which are available – mediation, collaboration, constructive negotiation and court proceedings. It is important to understand these different approaches so you are able to make an informed choice and the right one for you.

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