News and Insights from Across the Group

...and Team Penn updates

Welcome, here is a collection of news and blog articles across the Group.

Please contact us if you have any questions, or if you think we could help you find a solution to your own unique issue.

Family Law | Family Court Remote Hearings Update

Sir Andrew McFarlane has provided a report in relation to the effectiveness of remote hearings during the Covid-19 pandemic...

May 18, 20202 min read

Wills & Probate | Preparing Your Will

Wills and Probate | Penn Chambers | Whilst it might not be high on your list of fun things to do, getting your Will done is one of the...

May 18, 20203 min read

Family Law | Child Abduction During The Pandemic

There has been guidance regarding contact arrangements between a parent and their child – but what if you or the other parent have...

May 17, 20203 min read

Wills & Probate | Who Will Look After Your Children If You Die?

Don’t play Russian roulette with your children’s lives. Make a Will, appoint a guardian and protect them from the added trauma...

May 16, 20202 min read

Mortgages & Protections | Working From Home | Expenses

What has changed in terms of claiming expenses for working from home?

May 14, 20202 min read

Family Law | Children & The Family Courts – Types of Orders Available

You should seek legal advice before making an application to the Court to ensure that you are making the correct application and that...

May 14, 20203 min read

Accounting | UPDATE! Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) available from 4 May 2020

UPDATE! Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) available from 4 May 2020

May 5, 20201 min read

Mortgages & Protections | TOP UP Grant Funding

Good news for those businesses which pay rents but do not pay business rates, thus missing out on Property Related Grants...

May 5, 20201 min read

Tech | Zoom to the bottom?

Most people had not heard of Zoom or Teams prior to the coronavirus lockdown. We know from our personal experience of working with our...

May 5, 20202 min read

Tech | Zoom | Online Meetings

Zoom | Online Meetings

May 5, 20202 min read

Mortgages & Protections | NEW! Bounce Back Loans Available From 4 May 2020

Good news for many micro and small businesses. New simple to apply for Bounce Back loans will be available from 4 May 2020.

Apr 29, 20201 min read

Accounting | Aggressive Commercial Landlords: Government Protection To Tenants

The government has announced that it will protect high street shops and other businesses affected by COVID-19 from aggressive debt...

Apr 25, 20201 min read

Mortgages & Protections | CJRS First Claims Submitted

Great news! Some of our clients are expected to receive funds to pay furloughed staff at the end of April 2020 as we have submitted the...

Apr 22, 20201 min read

Accounting | The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme for SMEs (CBIL)

Good news for businesses which were planning to apply for CBIL but were put off by lenders insisting on directors’ or business owners’...

Apr 22, 20201 min read

Wills & Probate | Why Should You Tax Plan?

Funny old business tax planning, said nobody, ever. Even funnier is that if you ask most people whether they would like to pay more tax I...

Apr 21, 20202 min read

Wills & Probate | Wills & Refusing Gifts

Can you refuse a gift made to you in a Will? You might ask why you would want to? Well, there are several reasons that someone might want to

Apr 18, 20202 min read

Wills & Probate | Making A ‘Simple Will’ Because It’s Cheaper?

Wills & Probate | Penn Chambers | When we hear the words ‘Simple Will’ in an advertisement we get uncomfortable. Not because it’s...

Apr 15, 20203 min read

Family Law | Parental Alienation | What Should I Be Looking Out For?

Emma Aslett | Parental Alienation | Penn Chambers Solicitors | What is Parental alienation and what signs should I be looking out for?

Apr 3, 20201 min read

Wills & Probate | Who Looks After Your Pet When You Die?

Any pet owner knows it’s just like any other loved member of the family. I am often asked what happens to a pet when someone dies or...

Jan 29, 20192 min read

Wills & Probate | Conditions In Your Will - Use Them Wisely

Wills and Probate | Penn Chambers | Conditions in Wills can be pretty handy if used correctly. For example, you might want to ensure...

Jan 1, 20192 min read