28 February 2019 The Application of the “Slip Rule” to Adjudication Awards made under Construction Contracts in the Isle of Man. Section 8(1) of the Island’s Construction Contracts Act 2004 … [Read more...]
Meet our Founder, Howard Simcocks
22 January 2019 As we approach our 70th birthday, we look at where Simcocks Advocates started. Alfred Howard Simcocks was born on 20 December 1915 at the Rushen Abbey Hotel, Ballasalla. He was … [Read more...]
Divorce: A Brief Guide
15 January 2019 Divorce, or civil partnership dissolution, is a stressful time and it can be difficult to know where to start. The Isle of Man Courts website provides useful guidance and forms … [Read more...]
Twibel: the dangers of imprudent social media posts
13 December 2018 Whether you love it or lament it, it’s a fact that much of modern life is lived out on social media platforms. “Performed” might often be a more apt word. Disagreements can … [Read more...]
Guide To Cohabitation Agreements
Why have a Cohabitation Agreement? Cohabitation agreements can be useful for couples who live together but are not married. They can help to prevent arguments and worries in the future over … [Read more...]
Business Assets on Divorce
Dealing with business assets on divorce can be complex. Are you a shareholder, a director or both? Do you assist in running the business? If you are the business owner, do you want to keep the … [Read more...]
Dealing with a Digital Presence on Death or Incapacity
Digital assets are closely intertwined with our everyday life, from supermarket reward cards, photographs, blogs, music accounts, online banking, emails, eBooks, social media accounts…the list goes … [Read more...]
Is Ryan Giggs a genius? Dividing a couple’s assets on divorce
Regardless of whether you are a Man Utd fan or not, Giggs has undoubtedly generated substantial wealth during his football career. It has been widely reported that he and his wife, Stacey, are … [Read more...]
Legal opinions: What are they and why might you need one?
Simcocks Director, Alex Spencer, discusses the firm’s experience and expertise in providing Isle of Man legal opinions. What is a legal opinion? In banking and finance matters, a legal opinion is … [Read more...]
Protecting your Ideas: Intellectual Property Rights in the Isle of Man
As intellectual property plays such a vital role in the key activities of many businesses, it is important not only that it is properly protected and used but also that third party rights are not … [Read more...]
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