Paul Solon and Victoria Thompson consider how proposed changes to capital gains tax will affect non resident trusts
Phizackerley’s impact on will trust planning has been exaggerated, says John Hendry
Merging Firms, Benefits, Cultural Fit
Finacial Services
The chancellor’s U-turn on capital gains tax (CGT) has evoked mixed reactions from lawyers and accountants, with many complaining that it will complicate the system.
The UK needs to improve its woeful record on combating bribery, says Eoin O’Shea
The battle over the controversial unified legal aid contracts intensified this week with the Law Society threatening another law suit against the Legal Services Commission (LSC) over its stance on the issue.
NEW YJB HEAD, MINER COMPLAINTS, WELSH IN COURT
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has made the first use of its powers to prosecute two individuals for insider dealing.
Small and medium-sized firms will be “disadvantaged disproportionately” by the new legal disciplinary practice (LDP) provisions of the Legal Services Act, the Legal Services Policy Institute claims.
London firm announces acquisition of corporate team
Head of corporate appointed following Teesside merger
Firm expands into banking and finance sector with newly appointed head of banking