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    • In Trust
    • Jul 25, 2025

    Finance Bill 2025/2026: Government confirms Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) reforms effective from April 2026

    There now follows an eight week technical consultation period closing on 15 September 2025. Subject to any consequential amendments to the draft legislation, the changes to APR and BPR will take effect from 6 April 2026, and will have wide-reaching implications

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Jul 17, 2025

    Globally Speaking July 2025

    As we move into the second half of the year, the UK’s private wealth landscape remains in flux. With a potential watering down of the “non-dom” tax reforms being quietly floated due to concerns over a potential shortfall in public

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Jul 15, 2025

    UK property ownership: Personal vs corporate ownership – what is the tax impact?

    The tax implications vary greatly between personal and corporate ownership, affecting everything from stamp duty land tax (“SDLT“) on purchase, tax on disposal, and inheritance tax (“IHT“) typically chargeable on death. Understanding these differences is crucial for making an informed

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    • Globally Speaking
    • Jul 14, 2025

    Heirs in Islamic law

    Heirs in Islamic law are divided into three principal classes which are described below. Qur’anic heirs (Ashabul-Furud) Qur’anic heirs are also called “sharers” and this is the first class of “shareholders” in relation to inherited assets. These heirs possess the

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    • Article
    • Jul 10, 2025

    Responsible wealth stewardship: Protecting wealth with purpose

    Responsible wealth stewardship reflects a growing awareness that wealth must be managed not only with care, but with conscience. In a world shaped by economic inequality, environmental urgency, and shifting generational values, how wealth is used — and by whom

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    • Article
    • Jul 1, 2025

    How to make your offer irresistible when buying a tech business

    Sellers are increasingly discerning, seeking not only strong valuations but also strategic alignment, cultural fit, and a smooth transaction process. To secure the deal, your offer must be compelling, credible, and carefully constructed. Take time to understand the seller’s priorities

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    • Article
    • Jun 20, 2025

    Why should entrepreneurs consider a family investment company (FIC)?

    For entrepreneurs looking to preserve and grow wealth across generations, FICs offer a compelling alterative to trusts and traditional holding structures. What is a FIC? A FIC is a private limited or unlimited company structure used primarily for wealth management

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    • Article
    • Jun 17, 2025

    Built to sell: A tech founder’s guide

    At Wedlake Bell, we support tech entrepreneurs and investors through every stage of the transaction, ensuring value is protected and risks are mitigated. Preparing for Sale: IP and Data Are Key In the tech sector, intellectual property (IP) is often

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    • In Trust
    • Jun 12, 2025

    In Trust – June 2025

    As we move further into the 2025/26 tax year, this edition focuses on the importance of forward planning — particularly in light of the government’s proposed inheritance tax reforms in respect of agricultural property relief (“APR”) and business property relief

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    • In Trust
    • Jun 11, 2025

    Modernising wills law: Are we ready for change?

    Given the legislation upon which we currently rely is almost two hundred years old, some might say reform is long overdue, however, are we ready for change? Many of the recommendations contained in the report are welcome; adopting gender neutral

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