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  • How to handle selling UK or international securities

    The sale or transfer of securities process is time-consuming, involving a lot of paperwork with different requirements from share registrars. The process becomes even more complex regarding overseas shares and funds.

    Wednesday, 27 April 2022
  • Frequently asked questions in probate

    More often than not, challenges arise during the management of the deceased estate when dealing with a complicated probate process. Appointed representatives are legally and financially responsible for administering the deceased estate and can be held liable for any mistakes during the process. However, many personal representatives lack a general understanding of probate and could make costly mistakes.

    Tuesday, 15 February 2022
  • Navigating overseas probate: How to effectively manage the pitfalls

    Working through overseas probate is never easy nor straightforward due to differing laws and regulations between countries. As a result, unforeseen challenges frequently occur when working on overseas probate cases, making the process strenuous and time-consuming.

    Wednesday, 27 October 2021
  • Is there a demand for medallion guarantees in the UK?

    A Medallion Signature Guarantee, also known as a Medallion Stamp, is a unique certification stamp introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 1992. It guarantees the authenticity of an investor’s signature. The Medallion Signature Guarantee Programme protects shareholders by making it harder to forge signatures for unauthorised, fraudulent transfers. It also limits the liability of the transfer agent accepting the certificates by providing a guarantee on the legitimacy of stocks and shares to be sold or transferred.

    Tuesday, 21 September 2021

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It’s time for the annual Christmas blog from Nigel Wallis, consultant at Legal Futures Associate O’Connors Legal Services.


The COLP and management 12 days of Christmas checklist

Leading up to Christmas this year, it might be a quieter time to reflect on trends, issues and regulation, and how they might impact your firm.


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