News RSS News RSS Feed <![CDATA[New Catlin Arctic Survey Website ]]> The Catlin Arctic Survey launch their new website at http://www.catlinarcticsurvey.com/ with new features and uptodate information on the survey and its progress.]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The mental capacity act - one year on, upcoming January Seminar]]> Aims of the event Attendance will allow delegates to:
  • understand how practice is developing
  • draw on the knowledge of a variety of experts from different fields and backgrounds
  • ask questions about current cases in a safe and confidential environment.
]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Collaborative Law - News Article]]> You may recall the acrimonious divorce proceedings between Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills.  The ongoing court battles were carefully documented by the press on an almost daily basis and aired on TV for all to see.

There is an alternative to the court process, known as Collaborative Law, which can be used to resolve matters on the breakdown of a marriage or civil partnership, including issues in relation to finances.  It now appears that Madonna and Guy Ritchie could be the first high-profile couple to use the Collaborative Law process.

The collaborative family law process has been available in England for about five years and is becoming an increasingly popular method for couples resolving financial issues on separation.  Resolution, the specialist family law group, has set up a group of collaborative lawyers who are trained and skilled in helping people to benefit from the collaborative approach to resolve family disputes. Stephen Smith at Rix & Kay is an experienced and trained Collaborative Lawyer who will be able to assist you should you choose this method to resolve your disputes.  
]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Changes to Directors Duties Legislation - Article ]]> Following our recent seminars at our Uckfield office on the changes in Directors duties legislation we have realised the need for all businesses in Sussex to have access to the correct information so that their directors can be aware of their liabilities.

In October of this year the final tranche of the codification of Directors’ Duties came into effect, under the Companies Act 2006.
 ]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[PRE BUDGET REPORT 2008 – TAXATION OVERVIEW]]> Indirect Taxes

A temporary cut in VAT from 17.5% to 15% for a 13 month period from week commencing 1st December 2008 
A rise in National Insurance contributions of 0.5% coming in to force in 2011 FOR ALL EARNING MORE THAN £40,000

Direct taxes

Income tax
A new top rate of income tax at 45% on income above £150,000 per year coming into force 2010 and on Discretionary Trusts with income of more than £150,000.
 
Perhaps of more significance is the phased removal of personal allowances for those earning upwards to £100,000.

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Buying property to let - Article ]]> Buying property to let has for some time been considered a viable long term investment with the potential of significant long term rewards.  Keeping an eye on how the property market is faring is only one aspect that requires close scrutiny.  It is also essential to manage your property correctly, with or without a managing agent, which includes finding a good tenant.]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rix & Kay “ leading the way “ as one of the South East’s top law firms]]> Sussex law firm, Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP has scored a major success by being recognised as one of the leading law firms in the Kent, Surrey, Sussex region.]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Sussex Lawyers Rix & Kay support 2009 Catlin Arctic Survey Expedition]]> Leading Sussex based law firm Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP, is delighted to announce that it is supporting a major scientific expedition to the North Pole to capture vitally needed data for scientists studying the impact of global warming on the Arctic ice cap.]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce that Tony Merriman has joined our Catastrophic Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Team as an Associate.]]> Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce that Tony Merriman has joined our Catastrophic Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Team as an Associate. Tony’s appointment is further demonstration of Rix & Kay Solicitors ambition to strengthen our specialist team’s. Tony’s appointment swiftly follows the recent recruitment of Phil Ryder as a Partner in our Country & Prestige Property Team.
]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Family Mediation Service]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT