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Banks and powers of attorney – attorneys must be prepared

The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) has recently published a good practice guide for financial institutions when dealing with powers of attorney. It is clear from their review that there is… Read more →

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 LPA challenges, conduct and conflicts

Awareness is growing of the scale of abuse of lasting powers of attorney (“LPAs“). At the end of last year, a Private Members’ Bill was tabled, one of the aims… Read more →

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Ed Thomas & Anor v Adam Jones & Anor

A bankruptcy order was made against Mr Rai Hamilton on 23 October 2019 following litigation in which he became embroiled with a former friend and business associate, John Jones (The… Read more →

Building Safety Act

Do-Re-Mi HRB

On 27 March 2025, the Government published new guidance for seeking building control approval for higher-risk buildings (HRBs).  For those navigating the new, often confusing and overwhelming, regime of carrying… Read more →

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Tax Planning Tips for 2025/26

The start of the new tax year is an ideal opportunity to consider your tax planning and ensure that you are prepared for the tax year ahead. Careful planning is… Read more →

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Yerbury v Azets Holdings Ltd

Can professional firms providing insolvency services be vicariously liable for the acts or omissions of their appointment-taking employees? The case of Yerbury v Azets Holdings Ltd [2025] EWHC 757 (KB)… Read more →

Pensions Compass

Part 5 – Pensions Ready Reckoner April 2025

PARLIAMENT Effective Date Effect Bills (and Acts not yet in force)   Data (Use and Access) Bill Expected to be enacted by 5 April 2025   Intended to harness data… Read more →

Pensions Compass

Part 4 – High Court Approves Scheme Merger Diluting Surplus

On 3rd February 2025 the High Court approved the merger of the Arcadia Executive Scheme (“Executive Scheme”) with the Arcadia Staff Scheme (“Staff Scheme”). Key Point: The case revolves around… Read more →

Pensions Compass

Part 3 – Pick of the Pensions Ombudsman’s Decisions

The Pensions Ombudsman (“TPO”) has recently issued two noteworthy determinations with important implications for pension schemes and their members: (i) Mr H v Olivetti UK Limited Pension and Life Assurance… Read more →

Pensions Compass

Part 2 – High Court Decision – IHT mistake allowed for trust rescission

Background In 2005, Janus Henderson, the asset management group (formerly the Henderson Group) established an employee benefit trust to benefit employees and their families, and an employer-financed retirement benefit scheme… Read more →

Pensions Compass

Part 1 – Defined Benefit (DB) Surplus – UK Government plans major changes to trapped surplus regime

On 28 January 2025, the UK Government announced proposed legislative changes aimed at unlocking scheme surpluses. The changes are aimed at allowing employers to access surplus funds ‘trapped’ within schemes… Read more →