The Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) and Nominees
This article explores the position of nominee and bare trust arrangements under the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) legislation and an important change which is due to come into force in 2024
11 January 2024
The Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) and Corporate Beneficial Owners
This article explores the position for corporate beneficial owners under the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) legislation and an important reporting change which is due to come into force in 2024
25 January 2024
The new General Code of Practice is here and there are some key actions for governing bodies
There are a lot of new actions for governing bodies coming out of the General Code (particularly around climate change, cyber security and their approach to risk management more generally) but it is also expected that they should be doing most of it already
31 January 2024
Sporting Clubs and VAT Exemption
Sporting businesses, including larger shoots, generally need to charge VAT on their services, meaning the business faces either passing on more cost to their clients or eating into their bottom line. If a shoot is run in line with the exemption for sport offered by the VAT code, it may be able to not charge VAT on the shooting it provides
30 January 2024
Key HR developments for financial services firms in 2024
We highlight the key people-related developments for financial services firms to look out for in 2024, including SMCR reform, non-financial misconduct, D&I and the new duty to prevent sexual harassment
25 January 2024
Competition in Onshore Electricity Transmission: a 2024 Update
The Competitively Appointed Transmission Owner (CATO) regime will establish a process by which entities are competitively appointed to construct, own and operate new GB electricity transmission network infrastructure. This article explains what to look out for in 2024 as the detail of the regime emerges
01 February 2024
Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 - CPO and compensation changes now in force
This article provides those involved in CPO and compensation with a breakdown of the new provisions and the implications of the changes now in force
02 February 2024
Building Safety: Government publish response to Building Safety Levy consultation
This article highlights key takeaways from the Government’s response to their consultation on the Building Safety Levy which provides further awaited detail on the proposed design and implementation of the Levy
07 February 2024
High court decision serves as a warning to those delaying probate claims
Although there is no time limit to start a probate action, unjustified delay, perhaps in the hope of more favourable circumstances, may bar the claim
08 February 2024
Contractual controls on land consultation: Have your say
The official consultation on how the Government intends to compile a dataset of who exercises contractual control over land in England & Wales has been published
08 February 2024
Actions to take on reform of the Lifetime Allowance
The Lifetime Allowance is being abolished with effect from 6 April 2024 and there are key actions that need to be taken now in preparation by trustees, sponsors, providers and scheme administrators.
09 February 2024
Launch of SME Fund 2024 in EU: Grants available for trade mark and design registration
The European Commission has launched its 2024 SME Fund which provides grants for small and medium sized enterprises in the EU towards the protection of trade marks and/or designs
09 February 2024