News & Articles
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Read moreEssentials for business: shareholder disputes
Read moreIn his latest article, Mike Wilson, partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team explores the key issues to consider relating to shareholder disputes. Disputes between shareholders are on the rise. As the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic and world events have put strain on businesses, the last two …
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Read moreOption to Tax – HMRC changes will increase risk on property transactions
Read moreThese important changes will affect all those seeking to buy and sell property and came into effect yesterday. Here is the full update from Partner, Fiona Phillips: The VAT default position for the majority of commercial property sales is to treat them as exempt supplies, meaning the seller is unable …
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Read moreBusting the myth – "common law marriage"
Read moreThere is a common misconception that "common law marriage" provides cohabitees with the same rights as married couples. The reality is that cohabiting parties have no statutory protection recognising their relationship status in the event of a relationship breakdown. In contrast, the court has the power to make a wide …
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Read moreInheritance Tax: Another threat to family wealth
Read moreIt is being widely reported in media that Jeremy Hunt will announce a further freeze to Inheritance Tax allowances on Thursday 17th November in the upcoming fiscal statement, but what is the potential impact of this decision? In this article we explores this important issue. The standard Nil Rate Band …
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Read moreSocial media marketing: don’t let it be a bad influence on your business
Read moreThe world of influencer marketing is fast-paced, dynamic and growing in popularity amongst brands across a huge range of sectors, but what are the key considerations for both businesses and influencers? Andrew Jackson Solicitors' tax specialist and partner, Fiona Phillips, and Katy Hansom, commercial partner, examine the key issues …
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Read moreThe return of industrial action in the UK: what employers need to know
Read moreIndustrial disputes between employers and workforces are usually resolved by way of consultation and negotiation, often with the involvement of a trade union. However, where no agreement can be reached, industrial action by workers is then a distinct possibility. The level of industrial action amongst the UK's workforces is …
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Read moreSDLT changes: the devil is in the detail
Read moreOn 23 September, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng made several headline -grabbing tax announcements. Among them was a permanent cut to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), meaning many buyers will pay no tax on the first £250,000.00 of their residential property price. It is worth noting that no tax changes …
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Read moreHow to help businesses post-pandemic
Read moreThe options available to businesses facing financial difficulties With reports that the UK is set to become the first large European economy to reach pre-pandemic levels of insolvencies, partner, and corporate recovery specialist Azher Quyoom, considers the wider outlook for businesses and the support schemes available A recent report …
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Read moreThe Benefits and Management of Solar Schemes on Agricultural Land
Read moreIt is estimated there are currently just under 500 solar farms operating in the UK providing clean energy to the Grid and solar capacity is increasing fast. Solar schemes can be installed on marginal agriculture lands and supply an additional source of revenue for the farm. This alternative revenue stream …