An American in London: moving to the UK
The UK has always been popular with US expatriates – never more so than now, with the British pound at a three decade low and the political shake-up of a Trump administration.
02 December 2016
Alternative dispute resolution: a failure to mediate can be very costly
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) must always be considered. The case of Thakkar v. Patel [2017] highlights the strict penalties that could result from a failure to mediate.
28 September 2017
All monies charge securing a subsequent loan
Depending on its wording, an “all monies” charge can secure a subsequent loan even if that charge is mistakenly removed.
14 September 2015
A new regulatory agenda for the pensions sector
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have announced a joint regulatory strategy to address changes to the way people save for and take their pension.
14 December 2018
Alignment of NIC and income tax - OTS recommendations
The Office for Tax Simplification's findings following a review of the possibility of aligning income tax and NIC with a view to modernising and simplifying the system.
08 March 2016
A new permitting regime for medium combustion plants: what does it mean for operators?
From 20 December, combustion plants below 50MW thermal will be subject to the new environmental permitting regime in England & Wales. What do operators of generating plant need to know?
26 November 2018
The Procurement Act 2023 receives Royal Assent - so what now?
In this note we summarise the latest position on implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 and how we can help you navigate the transition to the new procurement regime
06 December 2023
Adjudication enforcement: administration is no escape route
In South Coast Construction Ltd v Iverson Road Ltd, the Technology and Construction Court found that an administration moratorium should not prevent enforcement.
06 April 2017
Entrepreneurs' relief: Could you lose it because of those deferred shares?
Recent cases have led to a degree of uncertainty around how ordinary share capital is identified, potentially causing difficulties for management teams trying to claim entrepreneurs' relief.
03 August 2016
Enterprise Investment Scheme: don’t expect Human Rights support, be sure to make a claim
The First Tier Tribunal found that a taxpayer who did not claim EIS income tax relief exemption was consequently unable later to claim the much more valuable CGT exemption when his shares were sold.
15 July 2015
Bankers' bonuses
The EU introduced new rules, 'Capital Requirements Directive' CRD IV, governing bankers’ pay in April 2013. So why is this topic a matter for newspaper headlines now?
17 March 2014
The new Prospectus Regulation: easier, faster and cheaper?
The EU Prospectus Regulation is aimed at making it simpler and less expensive for companies, especially SMEs, to access and raise money in the capital markets.
16 March 2017