News & Insights

In WealthBriefing, Partner, Julie Howard and Trainee, Chelsea Turner look at how the non-dom regime, and the UK tax system as a whole, can do more to encourage HNWIs to move to and invest in the UK.

In PrimeResi, Head of Residential Property, Saskia Arthur reflects on how interest continues into the world of London’s super-prime market fuelled by television programmes focusing not only on London, but also other super-prime markets globally.

Partner, Kyra Motley, Associate, Will Timbrell and Trainee, Aakash Mohindra consider the characteristics and typical UK tax treatment of Foundations registered with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Registrar of Companies.

In Professional Wealth Management, Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker reflects on the growing focus on ‘legacy’ and critical thinking about the purpose and impact of wealth.

As part of the eprivateclient spotlight series, Construction and ED&I Partner, Sarah Rock was invited to share her views, experiences and answers to their ED&I focused Q&A looking at everything from the challenges in the industry to career advice.

The UK Government recently announced a delay to the introduction of its legislation governing allocation of tips from 1 July 2024 to 1 October 2024. In this article, we outline what employers will be required to do when the legislation comes into force.

The UK government currently brings in about £1 trillion of tax revenue each year, about 40% of GDP. Tax Partner, Andrew Loan considers what an incoming government might look to change in regards to tax rates and the tax base if looking to increase this revenue.

At the time of the announcement of the forthcoming UK general election, both the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill and the Renters Reform Bill were making their way through the House of Lords. The election announcement accelerated some parts of this reform. Real Estate experts, Simon Kerrigan and Kate Symons consider the recent developments, including what made it through the “wash up period” before the dissolution of Parliament.

Construction Partner, Sarah Rock provides guidance on what the principles of The Building Safety Act are and highlights the importance of seeking legal advice to ensure individuals are compliant with The Act, minimising the risk of enforcement.