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The latest amendments to the Immigration Rules are due to come into force on different dates starting from 12 April 2023. The Statement of Changes which announced the same, numbered 188 pages in
It cannot be overstated how outdated and antiquated current laws surrounding surrogacy are. Written nearly 40 years ago, the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 was introduced at a time when surrogacy was extremely rare,
Real Estate Finance Partner, Jonathan Hyndman joined The Rengen Roundtable podcast. In the episode, Jonathan joins Iestyn Lewis, Peter James (Iesis Group), Craig Silver (Close Brothers) and George Cardale (Savills) to discuss the current state of the property market and sustainability challenges.
ESG credentials are now central to commercial viability across the office market. In Institutional Real Estate Europe, Senior Associate, David Rawlence and Beth Hampson consider the benefits of service office which can bolster landlords’ portfolios and reporting, and also help enhance tenants’ own sustainability governance.
In SME Magazine, Corporate & Commercial Partner, Richard Beavan outlines 6 lessons all businesses striving for growth under the current challenging economic conditions can learn from family businesses.
Later this week, Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker will join an expert panel hosted by the IFB, exploring whether family businesses can carve a different trajectory, and offer a more principles-based approach to responsible business that others can learn from.
To mark IWD 2023, we spoke to a handful of staff and Partners from across the business to reflect on their experiences in the industry and how, together, we can forge an equitable and inclusive world.
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I asked ChatGPT to draft a rent deposit for £50,000. In return, it produced what, to the untrained eye, looked like a comprehensive solicitor drafted agreement. In my initial request, I
In Wealth Briefing, Private Wealth Partner, Hayden Bailey reflects on a recent case involving one of the world’s largest family-owned enterprises. Hayden reinforces that no business should underestimate the care that is required for a successful generational succession and that such blueprints will allow future generations to confidently choose their own path while safeguarding the family legacy.
In the Tax Journal, Senior Associate, Julie Howard considers the ways of funding distributions to beneficiaries from an offshore trust, some of whom are UK resident.
It is well known that divorce can be one of the most stressful periods of someone's life, without even considering those which involve court proceedings. It is not uncommon where families separate for there to be
Legacy is no longer just about wealth preservation. Wealth holders are increasingly seeing philanthropy as a core part of their legacy.
Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman have indicated their intention to curb the number of dependants of Student migrants coming to the UK - a figure that has risen very significantly since 2019. Any plans are however,
Earlier this week, in the House of Commons, Michael Gove, Secretary of State at
As the government prepares to untangle England’s ancient property laws, in PrimeResi, Simon Kerrigan explains the background to the “once-in-a-generation” reforms, and the potential implications for landlords.
In our Property Insights newsletter, the Real Estate team shine a spotlight on new legal developments and offer some insights on issues that are currently shaping the property market.
A very interesting article from the Independent on the impact of
Landowners will often receive speculative letters from telecoms providers asking them to enter into an agreement to allow a telecoms provider to install and retain telecoms equipment on the landowner's land. If you
In the UK coastal town of Margate in Kent to mark Valentine’s Day, Banksy has taken a stand against domestic violence and coercive control with a new mural titled 'Valentine’s Day Mascara'.
The street art
Private Wealth Partner, Clare Stirzaker is welcomed onto the Next Gen Talks podcast by Esiri Agbeyi, Partner, Private Clients & Family Business Leader at PwC to talk on the topic of succession planning looking particularly at cultural nuances and the next generation.
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