Are you already using or considering using AI (artificial intelligence) in your business; whether in the form of product delivery to your customers or clients, or to help in the day-to-day administration of your business?  AI is fast becoming an accessible and often cost-effective tool to improve efficiency in areas such as customer service, data analysis, content writing, and automation of processes. However, the use of AI is not without ethical and legal issues and understanding these can help you mitigate

Nalders is pleased to announce that solicitor, Alice Soulsby in the Litigation team, has qualified after successfully completing her two-year training contract and will continue her career with the firm.   Since joining Nalders in March 2022, Alice has developed broad expertise across litigation and civil property matters, including advocating for clients in the County Court, High Court and First-tier Tribunal, working on several notable cases.   Alice commented:   “After nearly five years, a training contract, several excellent supervisors

In an unpredictable property market, its important to be well-prepared before you put your commercial property up for sale. Its helpful to know the types of questions you should expect from prospective buyers and their solicitors as they carry out their due diligence checks. With your solicitor’s support, identifying and resolving potential issues early will not only help the transaction progress smoothly and quickly, but also reduce the risk of a buyer negotiating a reduction in price later down the

Social media contests have become a popular way for businesses to engage with existing customers, drive up new user participation, increase brand visibility and to foster new sales through marketing data and analysis. However, running a successful campaign requires knowledge of, and compliance with, the social media platform rules and regulations and then using these in the drafting of your own contest terms and conditions to ensure your business remains legally compliant.    ‘With the array of social media platforms available to businesses, running contests and

If you had to go to court to obtain a child arrangements order, it would have likely come as a relief once the order was in place and you could finally settle into a new routine with your child/children. Family life, however, is forever evolving. Circumstances can often change, and there are many reasons why you may wish to ask for amendments to be made to the existing court order.     Any changes to an existing child arrangements order

When planning your will and estate, not only do you need to consider what you are leaving your loved ones, but also how and when they should receive it. A crucial part of this is determining whether each beneficiary is in a position to manage their inheritance safely. This is especially important if a child or other beneficiary is vulnerable, for example, due to illness, disability, addiction, or other personal challenges that make them less able to handle money independently.

When negotiating a financial settlement during a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, you will need to provide details and documents about your financial situation. This is called the duty of financial disclosure.   Throughout the negotiations, and any court case, you will be under an ongoing duty to disclose any changes to your income, capital or any other assets. This ensures transparency so that any settlement reached is accurate in terms of the true figures.   If it

‘Being an executor is an important role and a serious responsibility,’ says Andrew McClure a Senior Associate in the wills and probate team at Nalders in Newquay and St Austell. ‘Even a simple estate can be more difficult than many people realise, so you should ensure that you understand what the role entails and are willing and to take on the responsibility before starting to act.’    Seeking early advice from an experienced solicitor is the most effective way to

When going through a divorce or agreeing child arrangements after a relationship breakdown, important decisions need to be made about your children, finances and property. There are several ways to resolve difficult or contested issues, and one increasingly popular alternative to the traditional court process, particularly for privately funded family law cases, is arbitration.   “Arbitration involves the appointment of an independent arbitrator who hears the facts of the case from each side. After evaluating all the information, they make a

When a relationship ends, it can be difficult to know where to start. Alongside the emotional strain, many people feel uncertain about the financial implications and how changes may affect their children. Not everyone wants to move straight into divorce or dissolution proceedings; often, couples just need breathing space and financial clarity so they can move forward with confidence.   ‘A separation agreement can be the ideal solution,’ says Manda Toms, a solicitor and partner in the family team at