Partners from Sherrards Solicitors attended Alliott Group’s Annual Worldwide Conference in New York City from 21 – 25 October 2015.  Now in its 36th year, the conference brought together 111 lawyers and accountants from 30 countries to network, share strategies and discuss issues facing their clients and the professional services sector. Paul Marmor, Head of Litigation and …

From 1 April 2016, higher rates of SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) will apply to the purchase of second homes and buy-to-let properties where the chargeable consideration exceeds £40,000 – as announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. What are the higher rates? The higher rates will be 3% above the current SDLT rates for residential property. …

The Law Firm Management Committee Business Development Group held a key-note panel at the International Bar Association’s Annual Conference in Vienna on the “Benefits of International Alliances & Networks” . The session was hosted by Paul Marmor of Sherrards Solicitors and co-chair of The Law Firm Management Business Development Working Group. Well over 200 delegates …