Less than 1 week to go before the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 come into force – Are you ready?

The much awaited European Union’s 4th Money Laundering Directive has produced a 10 year update to the Money Laundering Regulations 2007.  The Money Laundering Regulations 2017 come into force on the 26 June 2017. If you have not yet undertaken a review …

The “Persons with Significant Control” (“PSC”) Register Regulations

From 26 June 2017 unlisted UK companies and LLPs must keep their “Register of People with Significant Control” continuously updated on the Companies House website. Previously it was only necessary to update Companies House once a year. If your use for …

Liberal Democrats’ manifesto – An analysis of the new, old and ‘borrowed’ employment law pledges

The snap election, called by Theresa May so soon after recent other elections and referendums, was not a popular decision amongst voters and the other political parties. For the Liberal Democrats however, it represented an opportunity to quickly regrou …

Time to spring clean your Will to maximise tax-saving?

We always recommend that you review your Will every 3-5 years to ensure that it does exactly what you want it to do, especially in light of new law changes which may affect your Will. On 6th April 2017, the Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) comes into eff …

Franklins Solicitors LLP announces two new Associate Partners of the firm

Kathryn Thornewill and Rhiannon Penney Franklins Solicitors LLP are delighted to formally announce the appointment of two new Associate Partners of the firm. Invitations for Partnership have been offered to and accepted by Rhiannon Penney, a Solicitor …