Welcome to the latest edition of In Trust. In this edition, we take a look at some key updates affecting private clients and their estate planning. The Autumn Budget 2024 included important announcements that will shape the economy in the
More about In Trust February 2025The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to review your financial planning and ensure that it aligns with your long-term goals. It is particularly important to review your financial affairs this year in light of the significant
More about Tax planning tips for 2025With the almost staggering possibility of US trade tariffs on the horizon, many UK technology businesses may face a range of challenges. The impact will depend on several factors, including the type of technology products which are the subject of
More about What could US trade tariffs mean for UK technology businesses?In our second Business of Succession interview, Employment Partner Stephen Ravenscroft shares his expertise on the employment law aspects that founders need to consider when taking investment or selling up. Join us as we uncover the critical factors that can
More about The Business of Succession podcast – Episode 2The tragic case of Read v Hoarean & Anor [2024] EWCH 3274 (Ch) has highlighted that the law governing the disposition of loved ones remains is inconclusive and unfit for modern needs. The Law Commission is currently reviewing this area
More about Funeral arrangements and disposition of remains: A need for reform?Employment partner Stephen Ravenscroft has seen his fair share of complexities when it comes to business succession. As part of a series of conversations with partners at Wedlake Bell, where we explore succession from both personal and corporate perspectives, Steve
More about Part 1 – Business of Succession: Success and employment law strategies when selling a businessStarting life as a market trader, Balvinder Shergill went on to run a number of companies, mostly in the furniture business. Two of his early companies used the trading style Houghton Furnishing. After they stopped doing business, Mr Shergill went
More about Stacks Living Limited & Ors v Balvinder Shergill & AnorPlease note that this article was published before the non-dom legislation was finalised and brought into force on 6 April 2025. How are the Inheritance tax (“IHT”) rules changing? The Labour government confirmed in its Autumn Budget on 30 October
More about Non-dom reforms: The inheritance tax need-to-knowsPlease note that this article was published before the non-dom legislation was finalised and brought into force on 6 April 2025. Are offshore trusts still efficient for UK tax purposes? The Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024 included confirmation of
More about Non-dom reforms: Let’s talk about trustsPlease note that this article was published before the non-dom legislation was finalised and brought into force on 6 April 2025. UK expats potentially stand to benefit from the changes to the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals originally announced by the Conservative
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