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...
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.
In Estates Gazette, Partner, Simon Kerrigan considers the state of play when it comes to residential leasehold reform.
Partner, Simon Fitzpatrick, Associate, Fred Clark and Trainee, Sophie Mellor comment on the recent developments of Thwaytes v Sotheby’s, a leading art negligence case.
It has been announced to the dismay of the tech community in the UK, that Tech Nation, the country's leading network for tech entrepreneurs, will cease operations from 31 March 2023, having lost its critical
On 1 February, the Treasury set out its proposals towards regulating the cryptocurrency industry.
Regulations are expected to include strengthening the rules targeting intermediaries and custodians that store
The government has published a final form of the remediation contract negotiated with the 49
The residents of an exclusive glass clad residential building adjacent to Tate Modern have won their long-running legal dispute with the gallery with the Supreme Court finding that that a viewing platform that allows
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