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The Future of Inheritance Tax: Scrapped or Reformed?

20-10-2023

The Future of Inheritance Tax: Scrapped or Reformed?

In the lead-up to the upcoming general election, there's a buzz about potential changes to the inheritance tax landscape in the UK. The Conservatives are contemplating a bold move: scrapping inheritance tax altogether. This tax, often label...

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UK Visitor Visas: How to obtain one and what to do when…

18-10-2023

UK Visitor Visas: How to obtain one and what to do when things go wrong

The United Kingdom (UK) hosts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, drawn by its rich array of attractions, from Stonehenge to the British Museum. Whether for tourism, business, short courses, or family visits, the demand for UK visi...

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Ronald Fletcher Baker Presents: The Ultimate Auction Workshop with Hammered

05-10-2023

Ronald Fletcher Baker Presents: The Ultimate Auction Workshop with Hammered

At Ronald Fletcher Baker, we pride ourselves on providing the most up-to-date information to our clients, especially when it involves making significant financial decisions. It's why we're incredibly excited to bring to your attention an up...

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Ronald Fletcher Baker: The Legal 500 Ranking 2024

04-10-2023

Ronald Fletcher Baker: The Legal 500 Ranking 2024 <br /><br />

"The firm has exceptional solicitors at all level. When you instruct a solicitor at RFB you feel the full force of the team supporting you." We’re thrilled to announce that The Legal 500 has recommended Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP in all...

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Testing the Jurisdictional Limits: Diagnosing CPR 6.33(2B)(b) in Pantheon v Co-Diagnostics

29-09-2023

Testing the Jurisdictional Limits: Diagnosing CPR 6.33(2B)(b) in Pantheon v Co-Diagnostics

The issue of service outside the jurisdiction is always a core consideration for any party looking to bring transnational litigation. CPR 6.33(2B)(b) introduced in April 2021 sought to provide a pathway for parties to serve proceedings with...

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Connecting Across Borders: Our Riyadh Journey at CityScape Expo 2023

27-09-2023

Connecting Across Borders: Our Riyadh Journey at CityScape Expo 2023

In a year filled with commitments and ambitions, our firm, alongside my partners, Mustafa Abbas, Ali Chouhdry, and Afsheen Nasr, embarked on a remarkable journey to the heart of innovation and transformation — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The oc...

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Child Influencers and Commercial Challenges

21-09-2023

Child Influencers and Commercial Challenges <br /><br />

In today's fast-paced world of online content creation, a remarkable trend is emerging – young influencers are taking centre stage. These budding internet stars, often best understood by their fellow Gen Z enthusiasts, amass huge followin...

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When considering Section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996 - What’s…

21-09-2023

When considering Section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996  - What’s the “matter”?

UK Supreme Court answers the question: When considering Section 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996  - What’s the “matter”?   On 20 September 2023, the Supreme Court (Lords Hodge, Lloyd-Jones, Hamblen, Leggatt and Richards) handed down...

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From Online Templates to Courtrooms: DIY Wills and Ingram and Whitfield v…

31-08-2023

From Online Templates to Courtrooms: DIY Wills and Ingram and Whitfield v Abraham [2023]

Whilst the percentage of people writing their own Wills has decreased in recent years, the range of online resources that invites people to write their own ‘DIY Will’ remains widely accessible. The recent case of Ingram and Whitfield v...

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Social Class: The next protected characteristic?

25-08-2023

Social Class: The next protected characteristic? <br /><br />

In this article, we delve into the compelling question of whether social class should be recognised as a protected characteristic. Presently, we'll examine the current legal landscape and explore the potential impact of extending protection...

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Beyond Graduation: The UK Graduate Visa Route

17-08-2023

Beyond Graduation: The UK Graduate Visa Route <br /><br />

Renowned for its globally acclaimed education sector, the United Kingdom (UK) extends a warm invitation to all those who are wishing to develop their academic skills. It is home to distinguished, global leading educational institutions, wel...

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Meme Marketing: Social Media Managers Beware of Legal Pitfalls

08-08-2023

Meme Marketing: Social Media Managers Beware of Legal Pitfalls

Promoting products or events through social media platforms presents a formidable challenge, particularly for social media managers operating within limited budgets. Amidst this challenge, memes emerge as a budget-friendly approach to skilf...

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Beyond Borders: How to Protect Offshore Assets in Divorce

21-07-2023

Beyond Borders: How to Protect Offshore Assets in Divorce

Although they can often be demonised as simple tax avoidance schemes, well-ordered offshore trusts can be a valuable form of asset management and protection. However, leading cases in the English courts have highlighted both the benefits an...

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Employment Tribunal Success: Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal

19-07-2023

Employment Tribunal Success: Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal

Success in the Employment Tribunal in an Unfair Dismissal and Wrongful Dismissal claim Ronald Fletcher Baker's Employment Team recently achieved a resounding victory on behalf of a client who had suffered unfair and wrongful dismissal. No...

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The Hidden Dangers of Cohabitation: What Happens if You Die Without a…

11-07-2023

The Hidden Dangers of Cohabitation: What Happens if You Die Without a Will?

The Hidden Dangers of Cohabitation: What Happens if You Die Without a Will? Rights of Cohabitees: What You Need to Know  Last year the UK government rejected recommendations to reform the current position on cohabitation law and decided ...

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Navigating the UK Sponsorship Licence Application Process

05-07-2023

Navigating the UK Sponsorship Licence Application Process

Ronald Fletcher Baker’s Immigration Team presents a concise overview of the process for businesses to obtain and maintain a UK sponsorship licence.  Jump to our FAQ's UK Sponsorship Licences: What are they and how do I obtain one for ...

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Lessons in Freedom of Expression and Equality Laws

07-07-2023

Lessons in Freedom of Expression and Equality Laws

Lessons in Freedom of Expression and Equality Laws from Higgs v Farmor's School  Can an employer dismiss an employee for controversial social media posts? Do contentious views enjoy protection under equality laws, and can they give rise t...

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Tenant Evictions: A Guide for Landlords in England

26-06-2023

Tenant Evictions: A Guide for Landlords in England <br /><br />

Tenant Evictions: A Guide for Landlords in England  This FAQ guide aims to provide answers to frequently asked questions in relation to possession of residential properties let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies in England for private landlor...

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Another Successful Office for Students Registration

19-06-2023

Another Successful Office for Students Registration <br /><br />

We are delighted to share the news of our client, UK Business College (‘UKBC’) in successfully achieving registration with the Office for Students (‘OfS’). This accomplishment is a testament to the unwavering dedication and legal ex...

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Celebrating 75 Years: A Night to Remember

15-06-2023

Celebrating 75 Years: A Night to Remember <br /><br />

Last week, amidst an atmosphere brimming with joy and nostalgia, our firm gathered at the illustrious Natural History Museum to commemorate a remarkable milestone: 75 years of unwavering commitment, dedication, and success. This gra...

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AI, Logos, and Trademark: Navigating Ownership and Liability

06-06-2023

AI, Logos, and Trademark: Navigating Ownership and Liability

The Law Trademarks come in various forms, often appearing as images (such as the iconic Nike Tick logo/figurative trademark) or catchy phrases (like Nike's famous "Just Do It" motto/literal trademark). Before a logo obtains trademark regis...

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Celebrating 75 Years : A Legacy of Accessibility and Excellence in Law

31-03-2023

Celebrating 75 Years : A Legacy of Accessibility and Excellence in Law

Ronald Fletcher Baker celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Over nearly eight decades, it has undergone an incredible journey from a small, mostly criminal practice operating out of an office in Stoke Newington, to the full-service lea...

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Ronald Fletcher Baker Shortlisted in Awards

06-03-2023

Ronald Fletcher Baker Shortlisted in Awards <br /><br />

Managing Partner Rakeebah Rahim shortlisted twice in Outstanding Women Leaders LONDON – Law firm Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP (RFB) has been shortlisted for three major awards. Managing Partner Rakeebah Rahim and paralegal Peter Smith hav...

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Keeping up with the law: latest legal developments for Landlords and Managing…

03-03-2023

Keeping up with the law: latest legal developments for Landlords and Managing Agents

The Supreme Court has recently handed down two judgments with important consequences for residential landlords and managing agents, as set out below. Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Ltd and another -v- Williams and others [2023] UKSC 6 Th...

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Limited Liability in Jeopardy: Navigating Director Liability in the Supreme Court

13-02-2023

Limited Liability in Jeopardy:  Navigating Director Liability in the Supreme Court

Ronald Fletcher Baker is set to bring a landmark directors’ liability case to the Supreme Court this February, with the goal of reversing a recent judgment that could have significant ramifications for directors of small and medium-sized ...

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Article 1: The Renters reform Bill: The end of ‘no fault’ section…

25-01-2023

Article 1: The Renters reform Bill: The end of ‘no fault’ section 21 evictions and a new ground for possession

The Government has confirmed a commitment to abolishing the “no fault” section 21 notice procedure through the Renters Reform Bill. Current Procedure to recover possession At the moment, there are various ways in which a landlord can ...

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When Parents go Cold Turkey

06-01-2023

When Parents go Cold Turkey<br /><br />

Globalisation and the ease of travel (Covid aside) have given rise to a preponderance of international romantic partnerships. Many of us will have spent Christmas navigating the thorny dilemmas of shared family time, shuttling in different ...

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Section 28: the increasing use of pre-recorded evidence in criminal trials. Part…

24-11-2022

Section 28: the increasing use of pre-recorded evidence in criminal trials. Part 2

In his second article about the use of pre-recorded video evidence in courts, Piers Desser, Criminal Litigation Partner at Ronald Fletcher Baker, gives further insight into the scheme through personal experience and wraps-up with a look to ...

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NFTs at your service – good news for victims of crypto-asset fraud

17-11-2022

NFTs at your service – good news for victims of crypto-asset fraud

Rayshum Khan, paralegal in Ronald Fletcher Baker’s Criminal Litigation department, discusses the landmark case of D’Aloia v (1) Persons Unknown & (2) Binance Holdings Limited & Others On June 24 this year, the High Court grante...

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How to handle defamatory content on the internet or social media

15-11-2022

How to handle defamatory content on the internet or social media

Social media has revolutionised the way in which we communicate with each other – but it can also be a fertile breeding ground for defamation. Ursula Van Hezel, Reputational Management solicitor, describes what steps can be taken whe...

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Section 28: the increasing use of pre-recorded evidence in criminal trials

19-10-2022

Section 28: the increasing use of pre-recorded evidence in criminal trials

In the first of two articles, Piers Desser, Criminal Litigation Partner at Ronald Fletcher Baker, explains the origins of pre-recorded video evidence used in courts and describes how the scheme works in practice. The concept of pre-recorde...

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Learn How to Buy and Sell Property at Auction

05-10-2022

Learn How to Buy and Sell Property at Auction<br /><br />

The ability to add value is a must when purchasing property through auction. In equal measure, you need to be aware of a lot of pitfalls. For those interested in purchasing properties at auction, it can be challenging to know how the game i...

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The Classic Disrepair Defence Fails

06-09-2022

The Classic Disrepair Defence Fails<br /><br />

Rudi Ramdarshan and Marissa Lawrence were successful in obtaining possession of a high-value property in Westminster, despite the tenant being an Assured Tenant, the original tenancy being lost, and issues of disrepair being raised.   Ba...

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Exploring Bitcoin and jurisdiction

04-08-2022

Exploring Bitcoin and jurisdiction<br /><br />

Are cryptocurrencies outside the reach of conventional law? The Criminal Litigation department, examines an intriguing case that presented a dilemma for judges when it came before the High Court. On March 25 2022 the High Court passed a ju...

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Success in whistleblowing and H & S claims

04-07-2022

Success in whistleblowing and H & S claims<br /><br />

RFB’s Employment Team has successfully acted on behalf of a Forklift Truck Driver who was suspended and then dismissed by his employer for whistleblowing about dangerous loading of pallets in a warehouse. The Facts The Claimant was oper...

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Pets and Social Media

21-06-2022

<br />Pets and Social Media<br /><br />

Pets have become a staple of content and at times a revenue generator for their owners (and sponsors). The question is,  does a pet have rights in Social Media law? Can the pet financially benefit? What are Pet-nups? And what are the Famil...

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Risks of Sanction Law Violations

01-06-2022

Risks of Sanction Law Violations<br /><br />

Navigating the world of sanctions law successfully demands a laser-sharp approach. Overlapping laws and sources and, in some instances, contradictory obligations between jurisdictions create a high probability of falling foul of one or mor...

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Rakeebah Rahim - not your usual managing partner

31-03-2022

Rakeebah Rahim - not your usual managing partner<br /><br />

From being a 16-year-old school-leaver working in a café to managing one of London’s most dynamic law firms might not be the most usual career trajectory, but Ronald Fletcher Baker’s Rakeebah Rahim is not your usual managing partner. A...

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To Infinity – and it’s gone!

21-04-2022

<br />To Infinity – and it’s gone!<br /><br />

Rayshum Khan, a paralegal in the Litigation Department, outlines the latest heist on Axie Infinity in what is believed to be the biggest cryptocurrency hack in the history of De-Fi. Axie Infinity is a NFT-based online video game known for ...

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Can companies with one director and model articles make valid decisions?

20-04-2022

Can companies with one director and model articles make valid decisions?

Rebecca Sewali, a solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial department discusses the ‘weight’ of the recent High Court case of Fore Fitness Investments Holdings Ltd [2022] EWHC 191 (Ch). Can companies with one director and model article...

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Sink or Swim

18-07-2021

<br />Sink or Swim<br /><br />

The war in Ukraine has some interesting consequences for those live or making a living in social media, both in terms of content and commerce. Date: 19 April 2022

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Lawyers Must Get to Grips With Cryptocurrency

18-07-2021

Lawyers Must Get to Grips With Cryptocurrency <br /><br />

Earlier this year, one of the UK’s most senior judges urged lawyers to become familiar with cryptocurrency. Here, Rayshum Khan, paralegal in the Criminal Litigation department... Date: 25 March 2022

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Lambo to the Moon and Trademark (NFT Artist Defences or NAD Part…

22-03-2022

Lambo to the Moon and Trademark (NFT Artist Defences or NAD Part 1)

Is Lamborghini’s Trademark infringement claim on NFT Artwork legitimate under English Law? If so, what does it mean for artists and brands?

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Government’s answer to COVID commercial rent arrears

18-07-2021

Government’s answer to COVID commercial rent arrears

The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill (“the Bill”)is anticipated to become law from 25 March 2022. This is the Government’s solution to the estimated total of £7.5 billion of commercial rent arrears caused by COVID. Date: 17 March ...

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Considerations for GCC businesses in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict

18-07-2021

Considerations for GCC businesses in light of Russia-Ukraine conflict

Piers Desser, our Criminal Litigation Partner, writes for Lexis Nexisabout the key considerations for GCC businesses in the light of the Russian-Ukraine conflict. Date: 15 March 2022

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LIBOR to SONIA – the final stretch of the transition

18-07-2021

LIBOR to SONIA – the final stretch of the transition <br /><br />

As we enter the final stages of the transition from LIBOR to SONIA, Ahmed Butt a Trainee Solicitor in the Corporate and Commercial department, outlines the transition and changes in law thus far, as well as the related... Date: 1 March 202...

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Police Withdrawal of Account Freezing Order

18-07-2021

Police Withdrawal of Account Freezing Order <br /><br />

We are pleased to announce that, on 14 February 2022, Metropolitan Police Service agreed to withdraw its application for account freezing order and released our client’s funds.

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Can Cryptocurrency Be Held on Trust?

18-07-2021

Can Cryptocurrency Be Held on Trust? <br /><br />

For what is believed to be the first time ever, a UK court has considered whether cryptocurrency can be held on trust. Here, Rayshum Khan, paralegal in the Criminal Litigation department, outlines the case in question and ponders its implic...

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Can a Will cancel my previous agreements?

18-07-2021

Can a Will cancel my previous agreements? <br /><br />

In most cases, making a Will means that your affairs are finally put in order. Zyginta Urbonaite, a solicitor in the Private Client department explains how two recent court decisions offer important reminders that your Will can impact trust...

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Deferred Prosecution Agreements – what they are and how they work

18-07-2021

Deferred Prosecution Agreements – what they are and how they work

In the second part of her article about legislation to combat international bribery, Ellen Sanchenko, Criminal Litigation solicitor, looks at Deferred Prosecution Agreements which were introduced with the intention of avoiding lengthy and e...

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Limitations of attorneys under Lasting Powers of Attorney to make gifts

18-07-2021

Limitations of attorneys under Lasting Powers of Attorney to make gifts

Lasting Powers of Attorney for property and financial affairs give attorneys wide powers to manage the donor’s assets. However, as Katharine Whittingham explains, the recent case of Chandler v Lombardi confirms that these powers do not ne...

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After Brexit: 5 Ways for Investors to Invest and Immigrate to The…

18-07-2021

After Brexit: 5 Ways for Investors to Invest and Immigrate to The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom (“UK”) is one of the most attractive places in the world to live, to do business and invest. The UK also boasts some of the world’s best Universities and many investors are drawn to this when they buy properties and...

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The UK and the UAE strike landmark partnership deal to tackle illicit…

18-07-2021

The UK and the UAE strike landmark partnership deal to tackle illicit financial flows

Rayshum Khan, of Ronald Fletcher Baker’s Criminal Litigation Department, discusses a new agreement between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates and looks into the effect it could have on extradition treaties between the two cou...

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OnlyFans and Contracts - the importance of timing…

06-09-2021

OnlyFans and Contracts - the importance of timing… <br /><br />

The recent news of OnlyFans trying to update (or clean up) its image, which has been likened at times to a porn site with a subscription service, has left me thinking about the commercial contractual consequences for Creators. The purge of ...

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Artist Beware NFTs and Breach of Copyright

18-07-2021

Artist Beware NFTs and Breach of Copyright <br /><br />

Artist Beware NFTs and Breach of copyright. This article is about the recent sale of the Artist Miltos Manetas’ NFT SuperMario Sleeping (with butterflies), 1997 on Artnet (we assume on or around the 21st December 2021) and the potential ...

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