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...
Yesterday judgment was handed down on one of the largest awards on divorce in the history of the English Courts. Mr Justice Moor in his judgment ordered payment of staggering sums including a £251.5 million lump sum
In CityAM, Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley highlights how female business owners make up an increasingly important part of the British economy and how new figures show that the value of the businesses that they are founding is growing dramatically.
Senior Associate, Emma Haley and Associate, Jenny Wilson-Smith reflect on amended excepted estates IHT reporting, highlighting how the conditions for certain categories will be affected by the changes that will take place from 1 January 2022.
Senior Associate, Emma Haley and Associate, Jenny Wilson-Smith recap the main changes set out in the Autumn Budget this year.
Following the “Tax Administration and Maintenance Day” that took place on 30 November, HM Treasury released various consultations, responses and a range of policy announcements and updates aimed at modernising the tax system. Sara Maccallum, Emma Haley and Jenny Wilson-Smith highlight three items of interest.
The UK's Competition and Market's Authority (CMA) is cracking down on false and misleading environmental claims made by businesses, who now have until the end of the year to ensure that their sustainability promises
It has recently been announced that NFT, the abbreviation for 'non-fungible token' has become Collins Dictionary's word of the year for 2021.
Whether NFTs are the future of the art market or a bubble, the
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Inheritance and Intergenerational Fairness (APPG) put forward proposals in January 2020 for Inheritance Tax (IHT) reform following the Office of Tax Simplification's 2019 report
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Real Estate Partner, Jonathan Hyndman. His specialist debt finance expertise strengthens our established real estate practice, offering clients with the full gamut of real estate advice.
In a recent article in The Telegraph, Private Wealth Partner, Mark Lindley provides some commentary on how leaving very little paperwork upon death, can open up a whole quagmire of unknowns.
In the recent edition of the Family Law Journal (Legallease), Family Partner, Emily Brand explores whether there should be legal reform to protect the rights of ‘throuples’.
News has come out this week that Getir is to acquire its rival Weezy. This is a prime example of consolidation within the dark store market, a point touched upon in our
When people think about who funds a start-up, until recently that thought would have often been '"Venture Capitalists". We are seeing an increasing interest in VC style investments amongst groups like family offices
Almost 12 months ago the government announced imminent plans to reform leasehold in England and Wales - removing ground rents and allowing lease extensions of 990 years, reforming the calculation of premiums payable
In WealthBriefing, Private Wealth Associate, James Woods-Davison outlines how family business feuds can be mitigated by having strong corporate and family governance structures which engender confidence in the way in which the business is run and promotes a healthy level of transparency.
Partner, Kellie Jones from our Luxury Assets group attended the Wealth Report Luxury Investment Focus: What Do Collectors Want? Webinar this morning. Andrew Shirley of Knight Frank led a fascinating discussion
It has been announced this week that from next year, new homes and buildings in England as well as those undergoing major renovation will be required by law to install electric vehicle charging points. The government
Yesterday evening we were delighted to attend The Tusk Conservation Awards at the British Film Institute, in the presence of HRH The Duke of Cambridge. The awards were established in 2013 to recognise and celebrate
In The Times, Private Wealth Partner, Kyra Motley highlights that despite all the uncertainties created by COVID and Brexit, more wealthy individuals from overseas are taking the opportunity to make their move to the UK, as it remains an attractive location to relocate to and expand their wealth.
As the divorce storyline in the country’s favourite radio soap opera, The Archers, unfolds our experts highlight that the best way to ensure that family business assets are protected in the event of a divorce is to enter into a pre-nuptial agreement, which ring-fences the shares and provides alternative ways of meeting the other party’s needs.
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