Our team of experts shine a spotlight on new legal developments, share their views on the impact of current affairs, and offer insights on issues that could impact you and your business.
The November Budget was something of a mixed bag for entrepreneurs – some good and some bad. Following a plethora of pre-Budget rumours, some of the most important developments were measures which did not in fact happen - there were no...
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.
Spoiler alert, not yet!
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.
If you are considering selling part of your land to a developer, then you may have heard mention of each of these agreements. But, it may not be immediately clear to you the differences between
It is heartening to see support for the export market in university education from Gillian Keegan, the Education secretary, in contrast to Suella Braverman's proposal to cut the length of the Graduate Visa. The
The days of bringing out (or doing your best to hide) a physical photo album at family events and celebrations are a thing of the past. With technological advances in the last few decades, memories are now saved in
What do we mean when we talk about overage?
Overage is a monetary sum paid by a buyer to a seller, after the sale of a property, in the event that a trigger event occurs. It is payable
Later this week, in the Isle of Man, Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley will be hosting an expert discussion covering the issues that may arise for family businesses when structuring their succession planning and the role that trusts can play.
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