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Senior Associate, Emma Haley and Associate, Jenny Wilson-smith, discuss an unexpected amendment to the HMRC guidance which led to industry bodies seeking clarification of the possible changes for remittance of foreign income and gains in the collateral (where the collateral exceeded this amount).
Senior Associate, Emma Haley and Associate, Jenny Wilson-Smith, comment on the latest draft Finance Bill released on 20 July 2021 and which is due to have a new version published on 27 October 2021 and finalised in March 2022. They cover the potential impacts and administrative disruption that businesses may be facing with the new Finance Bill.
Family Investment Companies (FICs) will no longer be required to be dealt with by a dedicated HMRC team but will be treated as ‘business as usual’.
Senior Associate, Emma Haley and Trainee, Annabella King, discuss the government’s proposal of moving the system of making and registering Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) fully online and the potential benefits of an online LPA system that should encompass appropriate protections for individuals.
Non-taxable trusts can start to register on-line to trust registration service (TRS) now. Senior Associate, Emma Haley and Associate, Jenny Wilson-Smith, highlight the new changes in the registration requirement and deadline following the implementation of the Fifth Money Laundering Directive into UK law.
Senior Associate, Emma Haley and Associate, Jenny Wilson-Smith, reflect on the changes proposed by a consultation which was launched by the government to target amendments to the existing anti-money laundering regulations (MLR 2017).
In recent article in The Art Newspaper Employment Associate highlights the lack of legislative backing around unpaid internships over the last decade.
In the Financial Times, Family Partner Emily Brand considers the impacts of litigation funding for a spouse who has been locked out of shared bank accounts ahead of divorce proceedings.
Last month, a global pride of 47 life-sized lion sculptures appeared on the streets of some of the world's major cities. Curated by Tusk Trust and Chris Westbrook, this is an art trail like no other. The sculptures
A few weeks ago, I highlighted how a number of 'big-box stores' within central London have slim-lined
According to figures produced by Tech Nation (one of the bodies that runs the scheme) only a handful of EU citizens have taken up the Global Talent Visa since it was made available to them in January.
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Over recent years there has been a flurry of investment in cryptocurrency and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). It is estimated that around one fifth of the UK population now own at least one form of digital asset. Private Client & Tax Partner, Hayden Bailey outlines the legal considerations around these investments in the long run.
Over recent years there has been a flurry of investment in cryptocurrency and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). It is estimated that around one fifth of the UK population now own at least one form of digital asset. Private
In a recent article in The Sunday Times, Partners Geoffrey Todd & Kyra Motley reflect on research showing growing inheritance tax bills by region and highlight how this trends is expected to continue over the next five years, as the Government has announced that the IHT allowance will remain at the current level until 2026.
For those working in the private equity world, the incentive compensation provided to fund managers (known as "carried interest") can be significant. Many would be forgiven for thinking that this would be protected
In the FT Adviser, Trainee, Annabella King discusses how to integrate LPAs into family wealth preservation.
It’s been documented by many, but the pandemic of the last year and a half has caused a seismic shift in our retail sector. Up and down the country we have seen shop closures, job losses and empty streets and
Andrew Hindle sets out the current position in England on residential possession proceedings.
Making a Will may seem like a daunting prospect; death is not the most jolly subject to think about. However, having a carefully drafted Will in place should give you the peace of mind that you have made appropriate arrangements for the loved ones that you are leaving behind.
When a couple separate, there are a multitude of ways to try and resolve arrangements for children and how to deal with the finances. The Family Courts encourage parties to try to resolve matters outside of the Court
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