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6 January

An article I posted on LinkedIn on Boxing Day, about stamp duty land tax on hybrid LLP structures, had more engagement than I expected on a bank holiday when I... Read More

2 January

With strong feelings being expressed about inheritance tax in the media, in Parliament and among our clients, the facts are important to bear in mind. However, as Mark Twain put it... Read More

18 December

The new landmark legislation, Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act 2024, enacted on 24 May 2024, has substantially strengthened the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) enforcement powers. This legislation... Read More

17 December

Upon death, all assets must be dealt with, including those that are held abroad. A Grant of Representation is usually required to give the person named on it the authority... Read More

16 December

What is the guidance on possession orders for hospital beds? In the recent case of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust v Mercer [2024] EWHC 2515 (KB), the Court provided legal... Read More

16 December

The UK Government has confirmed its proposals to press ahead with the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES). In her first Mansion House speech, Rachel Reeves confirmed that... Read More

16 December

What holiday pay rules apply to temporary workers? We examine the ruling in Deksne v Ambitions Ltd 2024, which looks at the issues employers need to be aware of. Read More

12 December

You may wonder what could possibly connect you with the 93-year old tycoon and billionaire, Rupert Murdoch? You don’t have to be Australian, or to have been married five times,... Read More

12 December

How will competition law be enforced? On 5 December 2024 the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a speech by Juliette Enser, interim Executive Director for Competition Enforcement, on... Read More

11 December

Christmas is a time for family, which is why separated parents can find the festive season challenging, especially if there is difficulty in agreeing how their children shall spend their... Read More

11 December

A 72-page determination by the Pensions Ombudsman in April 2024 on Mr E v Trustees of the Bic UK Pension Scheme has clarified the Ombudsman stance on the recovery of... Read More