News & Articles
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Read moreEmployment law update for businesses: what's the latest?
Read moreWith the summer holidays over and businesses returning to normal operating power, it is worth reviewing two key employment law developments, which are on the horizon. Flexible working A flexible working request allows an employee with 26 weeks' continuous service to make a request to vary their working arrangements. This …
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Read moreCan a dwelling be subject to non-residential rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax?
Read moreRecent cases brought by HMRC concerning SDLT ‘mixed use’ rates has again put the spotlight on this complex area, says Fiona Phillips The Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) arising on the purchase of a property is calculated using different rates and depends on whether the property is residential or non-…
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Read moreCourt gives a 'thumbs-up' to contracts by emoji
Read moreIn his latest article, Mike Wilson, partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team reports on a recent Canadian case in which the court ruled that a simple thumbs-up emoji can create a binding contractual agreement. In a case before the Court of King’s Bench (the equivalent to …
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Read moreParental alienation: how to recognise it and what steps to take
Read moreIn her latest article, Sarah Snow, Partner in our Private Client team, looks at the concept of Parental Alienation and its impact upon children and couples who are in the process of separation. What does Parental Alienation mean? Whilst there is no definitive definition, the term is typically taken to …
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Read more50th anniversary of VAT: a reason to celebrate?
Read moreVAT was introduced into the UK on 1 April 1973 and was described by then chancellor, Anthony Barber, as a simple tax. Few would argue that over the past 50 years it has become more complex, not least when it comes to the taxation of property, land, and developments – an …
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Read moreRenters (Reform) Bill – What’s the news behind the headlines?
Read moreOver the last few weeks, we have seen an increasing number of headlines and discussions in the media about planned changes to the law and regulations around renting, including the modernisation of the tenancy system, particularly with regards to the rights of tenants. In his latest article, Rikki Foster, Solicitor …
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Read moreChild Trust Funds: what happens when a young person doesn’t have capacity to make financial decisions?
Read moreThe Child Trust Fund scheme was launched in 2005 with the aim of enabling parents to put away funds, which would then be released to their child upon reaching the age of 18. However, with many millions of pounds belonging to around 80,000 young people without capacity to make …
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Read moreNew tax year: some key changes affecting businesses
Read moreThe new tax year is here, bringing with it changes that may impact your business. Tax Specialist and Partner in our Corporate team, Fiona Phillips' has produced a useful overview of some of the tax changes that have been announced or confirmed over the last few months. Company Share Option …
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Read moreEssentials for business: litigation funding
Read moreIn his latest article, Mike Wilson, partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team explores some of the more innovative options that can be used to fund commercial disputes The landscape in litigation funding has changed dramatically in recent years and the traditional retainer, where a solicitor charges their client …