News & Articles
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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 …
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Read moreEssentials for business: restrictive covenants in employment contracts
Read moreIn his latest article, Mike Wilson, partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team explores claims by employers to enforce post-termination restrictions against departing employees. It is a common misconception among both employers and employees that restrictive covenants are 'not worth the paper they're written on'. In fact, …
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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 …