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Read a free online chapter from 'A Practical Guide to Challenging Seizures under the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979' by Paul Tapsell This guide provides practitioners involved with challenges to seizures under the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 with detailed coverage of the relevant statutory provisions and case law and practical advice as to the procedures and issues which may arise. It gives an analysis of the legislative framework dealing with forfeiture, examples of the situations when goods and/or vehicles are seized and explains the distinct statutory regimes dealing with Condemnation proceedings in the Magistrates and Crown Courts and Restoration appeals in the First Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber). More Info / Buy Online / Read a FREE Online Chapter: https://lnkd.in/eUq5ggEP Paul Tapsell Rachel Tombs

Read a free online chapter from 'A Practical Guide to Challenging Seizures under the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979' by Paul Tapsell This guide provides practitioners involved with challenges to seizures under the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 with detailed coverage of the relevant statutory provisions and case law and practical advice as to the procedures and issues which may arise. It gives an analysis of the legislative framework dealing with forfeiture, examples of the situations when goods and/or vehicles are seized and explains the distinct statutory regimes dealing with Condemnation proceedings in the Magistrates and Crown Courts and Restoration appeals in the First Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber). More Info / Buy Online / Read a FREE Online Chapter: https://lnkd.in/eUq5ggEP Paul Tapsell Rachel Tombs

Fiona Brown’s latest article explains when a Final Divorce Order can be delayed under Section 10 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 to ensure the respondent’s financial needs are fairly met. She highlights the importance of carefully considering these applications, as they could lead to extra costs if financial issues can be resolved through other legal routes. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ebHx9YHx #BecketChambers #LegalServices #DivorceLaw #FamilyLaw #MatrimonialCausesAct #DivorceSettlement

In his latest article, Christian Fox discusses what it means to be a Litigant in Person (LIP) who manages their own legal case without a solicitor. He provides practical advice on effective case management and highlights mediation as a cost-effective alternative to litigation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emaMHiuJ #BecketChambers #LegalAdvice #LitigantInPerson #LIP #CivilLaw

Join us for the Tunbridge Wells Legal Walk on Wednesday, 25th September, as we undertake a sponsored 10km walk to raise funds for Citizens Advice in North & West Kent. Your support is crucial in helping local legal advice agencies provide essential services to those in need. Please consider sponsoring our dedicated team members - Paul Eaton, Arron Smith, Jane Carter, Melanie McIntosh, Jonathan Brooks, Nicole Jennings, and Fiona Brown. You can support us here: https://lnkd.in/e-mnJ5UA #BecketChambers #LegalWalk #TunbridgeWells

Lauren Le Franc's latest article discusses the complexities surrounding the administration of an intestate estate in the UK under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The article highlights the challenges faced when the estate's administrator, a Russian citizen, might be affected by these sanctions, leaving the estate in legal uncertainty. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/edxYBvHn #BecketChambers #Probate #Assets #Estate #Russianlaw #internationallaw

Lauren Le Franc's latest article discusses the complexities surrounding the administration of an intestate estate in the UK under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. The article highlights the challenges faced when the estate's administrator, a Russian citizen, might be affected by these sanctions, leaving the estate in legal uncertainty. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/edxYBvHn #BecketChambers #Probate #Assets #Estate #Russianlaw #internationallaw

Break clauses in commercial leases are prone to pitfalls—just ask companies like Marks and Spencer or Siemens. Christian Fox will look at the body of case law involving the deployment of a break clause so practitioners can learn to navigate the area and avoid expensive mistakes for either landlord or tenant. This free webinar will be of benefit to property lawyers or dispute resolution lawyers involved in residential or commercial real estate For more details, please visit https://lnkd.in/eJgWn-7J or contact us via [email protected] or t: 01227 786331 to register a place at this event.  #becketchambers #commerciallaw #disputeresolution #legaladvice

In a recent article by Jane Carter, she discusses how recent revisions to family law are transforming dispute resolution in the UK. In the landmark case NA v LA [2024], the court actively encourages non-court dispute resolution (NCDR), highlighting its emotional and financial benefits for the families involved. Read more to understand the impact of these new rules: https://lnkd.in/gWnyaSHx #BecketChambers #LegalAdvice #FamilyLaw #DisputeResolution

In her recent article, Neive Augustin explores the process of calculating damages in disrepair claims in the County Court in the UK, where tenants can seek compensation from landlords for property maintenance issues. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eGcVTVWQ #BecketChambers #LegalServices #PropertyLaw #LandLaw