news and updates

accidents abroad – protecting your claimSep 2010

Our Travel team provides a brief guide to ensuring that, in the event of an accident abroad, your medical bills are covered and that you can be repatriated to the UK if necessary.

protection when a holiday company goes bustAug 2010

There have already been three large casualties during this year's summer holiday season in Goldtrail, Sun4U and Flight Options Limited who owned Kiss Flights has now also ceased trading. Are you adequately protected?

how to avoid food poisoning and illness abroadAug 2010

Our Travel team provides some practical tips to help you enjoy a trouble-free holiday, particularly in those exotic locations where, sometimes, hygiene may not be up to scratch.

timeshare and holiday clubs - rights for UK consumersJul 2010

Our Travel team looks at a new EU directive making it easier for UK consumers who have entered into contracts with companies selling holiday club memberships in another EU country to enforce their rights.

overseas terrorism - filling a gaping hole in the British justice systemJul 2010

Our Travel team comments on the UK Government's recent announcement of a scheme designed to compensate the victims of designated terrorists acts that occur outside the UK.

holiday season signals an increase in child abductionAug 2010

Our Family law team looks at the way in which some people use summer holidays abroad as a cover for emigrating without the permission of the other parent.

French estate planning for UK residentsAug 2010

Our French team explores French estate and inheritance planning for UK residents with assets in France or considering moving to France. (French Property News, August 10)

there may be trouble ahead...Jul 2010

Our Family law team highlights a recent radio interview in which Lord Justice Thorpe speaks about the emotional issue of children relocating abroad with one parent, leaving the remaining parent behind.

French law and the role of the notaire in a property purchaseJul 2010

Our French team focuses on some key areas of French law relevant to the purchase of property in France and at the work carried out by a notaire in support of the transaction. (French Property News, July 10)

estate planning for UK residents with French interestsJun 2010

In a recent article in Elderly Client Adviser magazine, our French Property team looks at estate planning for UK residents with assets in France or for those intending to move to France.