Relevant Realistic Solutions

1 November

The recent decision of the Technology and Construction Court in Palmer Birch (A Partnership) v Lloyd & Anor [2018] EWHC 2316 (TCC) (24 September 2018) will make for interesting reading both for... Read More

1 November

By resolutions of the UN Security Council, and by legislation in the EU, USA, UK and elsewhere, sanctions support foreign policy objectives and international law. Typically sanctions seek to address... Read More

1 November

If you are a trustee or sponsor of a pension scheme that was contracted out of the state-earnings related scheme before 6 April 1997 this affects you. There was a... Read More

31 October

A recent Homes & Property article focused on why Oxford is a prime choice for buyers leaving London. Having grown up in the area, it is easy to take our... Read More

31 October

On Monday 29th October the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, presented the Autumn Budget. The general theme of the Budget was an end to austerity and an increase in public spending although this... Read More

31 October

This article first appeared in Personnel Today on 29 October 2018, please click here to read the full article. Protecting trade secrets and confidential information is crucial. What steps can employers take... Read More

30 October

This year’s Budget has been less dramatic for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) than some recent Budgets, but there are still changes and announcements of interest. Higher rates of SDLT... Read More

30 October

"From a tech perspective the budget takes with one hand and gives with the other" says commercial partner Simon Stokes. "The 2% digital services tax on large established digital services... Read More

30 October

Artist's resale right is a controversial IP right of European origin and gives visual artists a royalty each time their work is sold by a gallery or auction house after... Read More

29 October

This article first appeared in HR Magazine on 26 October 2018, click here to read the full article.   When either providing or asking for a reference it's important to consider the key... Read More

29 October

Chancellor Hammond has made a pre-emptive move in order to impose a tax on the UK generated revenues of tech giants, explains legal director Cathy Bryant. Called the UK Digital... Read More

29 October

Following consultation over the summer, the Chancellor has announced the extension of the IR35 off-payroll rules to the private sector. Commenting on the announcement, legal director Cathy Bryant, said: "The... Read More