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Globally Speaking

An Update Regarding Digital Assets

Market crashes, bankruptcy filings, government reforms and lawsuits on the blockchain: the world of digital assets seems to change faster each day. Its relationship with the UK tax system is… Read more →

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How should I protect my assets for my granddaughter?

“I have just sold a family business of which I am the main stakeholder and now have a significant amount of money to protect for my only granddaughter, who is… Read more →

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The challenges of sustainable investing in a family office context

Sustainable investing is becoming mainstream for family offices and the move away from traditional for-profits investing will only accelerate over the next decade. Camilla Wallace explains further in this article… Read more →

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60-second interview with Camilla Wallace – STEP

Partner Camilla Wallace has recently won the coveted Trusted Advisor of the Year Award in STEP’s 2021/22 Private Client Awards. Read her 60-second interview below, originally published on the STEP… Read more →

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How can I protect the proceeds of my business sale abroad?

Partner Camilla Wallace’s answer to the reader’s question “How can I protect the proceeds of my business sale abroad?”, has been published in the Financial Times. Click here to read… Read more →

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Is Bidenomics affecting US/UK tax and estate planning?

To understand Bidenomics you have to ask how this new approach has come about. The backdrop is failing traditional economic policy – such as tax cuts to boost growth, deregulation… Read more →

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Quelle Surprise! Potential UK Taxes for French Property Owners

Legend has it that the two ends of the Channel Tunnel were 50mm apart when the French and English engineers met in the middle. For some, that reinforces the notion… Read more →

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INSPIRATION, EXHIBITIONS AND THE WEDLAKE BELL AWARD

Wedlake Bell were pleased to sponsor the Chelsea Art Society Open Exhibition. Susanna MacInnes was awarded the Wedlake Bell prize for a new artist. I’ve been marvelling at the concept… Read more →

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Will I be taxed in the US or the UK?

Camilla Wallace has shared her answer to a reader’s question in Financial Times, regarding whether it is possible to be a tax nomad whilst assigned on important international business. To… Read more →

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Taxing Times: Potential tax reforms to cover government Covid borrowing

We all know that tax rises are on the cards to help the UK government pay for billions of pounds of Covid-related borrowing – but what form might these take?… Read more →

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Meeting the 2021 eprivate client 50 Most Influential – Camilla Wallace of Wedlake Bell

Head of our Private Client Group Camilla Wallace has been ranked by eprivateclient as one of their “50 most influential”. Read their interview with Millie here.

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Landing Gear: a Toolkit for Landed Estates

Head of Private Client Group Camilla Wallace and Associate Andrew McIntyre have written about the complexities of owning or inheriting a landed estate, and the various funding options to be… Read more →

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RISK MANAGEMENT AND TAX COMPLIANCE FOR FAMILY OFFICES

Family Offices – tax compliance during the pandemic As well as the standard tax compliance themes with which a family office must deal, the past year has presented a new… Read more →

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“To tax or not to tax” that is the question…

So how is the UK government going to pay for the billions of Covid related borrowing without breaking manifesto pledges and marginalising traditional Conservative voters? With huge short-term deficits and… Read more →

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Tatler Experts’ Corner: I’m clashing with family over our investment strategy, I favour sustainable investing, whereas they want pure financial return. How can we agree?

As part of the Tatler SOS Experts’ Corner, Camilla Wallace delves into the subject of investing sustainably and ethically and shares her advice on how to reach a consensus with… Read more →

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As Art Market Becomes More “Intangible,” How To Prove Ownership?

In an article for Wealth Briefing, specialists Camilla Wallace and Jack Martin examine the fast-changing art marketplace, where digital works are in high demand and the new patrons are wealthy… Read more →

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Emergency wealth tax ‘could wipe out UK’s pandemic bill’

The Wealth Tax Commission’s Report is extensive, thoroughly researched and well-argued but will not be well received by the majority of high-net worth individuals and many Conservative voters. The proposed… Read more →

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Tatler Experts’ Corner: I’m about to inherit a stake in the family business, what should I be thinking about?

As part of the Tatler SOS Experts’ Corner, we delve into the tricky waters of trust and inheritance. Here Camilla Wallace from Wedlake Bell LLP weighs in on what to do ahead… Read more →

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Prime London Property – Rebalancing Priorities for Work and Home

Residential Property partner Jonathan Achampong and Private Client partner Camilla Wallace join Jeremy McGivern of Mercury Home Search to discuss why London remains an attractive location for high net worth… Read more →

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How to plan for a potential UK wealth tax- EPrivateClient

Partner in the Private Client team Camilla Wallace writes about the possibility of a wealth tax being introduced by the government as a result of Covid-19 and record levels of… Read more →

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FAMILY OFFICES AND CROSS-BORDER SUCCESSION PLANNING DURING COVID-19 Campden FB

Family offices increasingly have to navigate the complexities of cross border legal issues: a necessary side-effect of globalisation. The family office will consequently need advisers on issues such as tax,… Read more →

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INHERITANCE TAX REBATE FOR ASSETS THAT DECLINE IN VALUE AFTER DEATH- Campden FB

With the spread of Covid-19 bringing the UK housing market to a standstill and shaking financial markets across the world, families who have lost loved ones leading up to the… Read more →

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COVID-19 – WEALTH PROTECTION AND PLANNING IN TIMES OF DISTRESS

The coronavirus pandemic has pervaded all aspects of life, both personal and professional, without discrimination.  Below are some essential legal housekeeping tips to keep on top of your affairs and… Read more →

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Private Client Team Awards and News

Awards Ranked in Tier I of eprivateclient’s Top Law Firms 2019   Private Client team shortlisted for STEP’s ‘Private Client Legal Team of the Year – mid size’ Camilla Wallace, Head… Read more →

Bulletins

Quarterly in Advance- Autumn 2019

Quarterly in advance is published by Wedlake Bell’s Real Estate Team for our clients and contacts in the property world. Contents Dear Claire – can property guardians help landlords with vacant… Read more →

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How to protect your privacy

Transparency of ownership of UK property is part of a wider drive to deter money laundering, tax evasion and fraud. Where privacy is a concern, careful thought needs to be… Read more →

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To b, or not to b

“To B, or not to B: That is the Question: Whether ’tis Nobler in the Mind to Suffer the Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune, or to Take Arms Against… Read more →

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Wedlake Bell’s Camilla Wallace recognised as Citywealth’s Woman of the Year

City law firm, Wedlake Bell, is proud to announce that Camilla Wallace, Head of Private Client Group at Wedlake Bell has won Woman of the Year at Citywealth’s prestigious Magic… Read more →

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Spring Statement reaction: Wedlake Bell comments in eprivateclient – 14/03/2019

2019 Spring Statement reaction: Overshadowed by Brexit but tax evasion and avoidance still ‘extremely high’ on government’s agenda Yesterday’s (13/03/2019) Spring Statement by Chancellor Philip Hammond was overshadowed by Brexit… Read more →

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Inheritance Tax Review – Private Client Hub

Private Client Hub originally published the article on 17 October 2018 The Office of Tax Simplification (“OTS“) published a consultation on inheritance tax (“IHT“) in April 2018 and we are… Read more →

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Why make a will?

A Will is a legal document in which a person declares their intention as to what should happen to their assets after their death. You are not legally obliged to… Read more →

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Wedlake Bell LLP excels in nominations for the Citywealth Magic Circle 2019 Awards

Leading law firm Wedlake Bell LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has received nominations in a breadth of categories in the highly regarded Citywealth Magic Circle Awards this… Read more →

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The Latest on the deemed Domicile Rules (2018) Webinar

Income Tax and Capital Gains tax have been affected by changes to the deemed domicile rules in force from 6 April 2017. This webinar will provide you with a guide… Read more →

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Family businesses, succession planning and trusts

The article was originally published by eprivateclient on 13 November 2018. Camilla Wallace, partner and head of private client & Rosalyn Breedy, partner and head of funds, Wedlake Bell. It… Read more →

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Budget 2018: Key Private Client Announcements

Budget 2018 Private Client news: at a glance CGT main residence relief will not be available for let property unless occupation is shared with the tenant CGT main residence relief… Read more →

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Alert! New Tax charges for Non-Residents disposing of UK Commercial Property

Extension of capital gains tax to non-resident individuals and corporation tax to non-resident companies holding UK commercial property At present, non-UK resident individuals and companies holding UK commercial property are… Read more →

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Camilla Wallace’s answer has been published to the FT reader question on forcing the sale of a property through a trust

Can I force my brother to sell his share of our flat? My parents bought me and my brother our London flat from our family trust. It is in both… Read more →

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​Camilla Wallace and Michael Gardner’s joint article is published in Spear’s

The article was originally published by Spear’s on 24 September 2018. Who really owns Lynn Chadwick’s art? A dispute over the estate of the late artist and sculptor provides an… Read more →

News

PSC in property is one step closer

As it committed to do, BEIS has issued draft legislation for a new regime for “PSC in property”, in the form of the Overseas Entities Bill. This bill has only… Read more →

Bulletins

Offshore Non-Compliance under the spotlight

Undeclared offshore assets are firmly on the radar of H M Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) in furtherance of the government’s continued crackdown on tax evasion and avoidance. HMRC have recently… Read more →

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Declaring Offshore Assets? Tick it off your summer check list…

H M Revenue and Customs (“HMRC“) has launched a new regime to encourage UK taxpayers to disclose undeclared offshore assets before 30 September 2018. This also applies to trustees of… Read more →

Bulletins

The proposed register of beneficial owners for overseas companies

The Department for Business, Energy and International Strategy recently published the government’s response to its “call for evidence” last year on proposals for a register showing who owns and controls… Read more →

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“CGT Entrepreneurs’ Relief consultation is ‘important'” – Camilla Wallace comments for eprivateclient

Partner and Head of our Private Client Group, Camilla Wallace, has commented on the publication of the consultation on CGT Entrepreneurs’ Relief for eprivateclient. On the publication, which came after… Read more →

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Camilla Wallace has comments published on entrepreneurs’ tax relief in Irish Legal New

Following the Spring 2018 Budget, Partner and Head of our Private Client Group, Camilla Wallace, has had her comments on the Chancellor’s publication of a consultation on CGT Entrepreneurs’ Relief… Read more →

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Lawyers welcome publication of consultation on Entrepreneurs’ Relief for Capital Gains Tax – Camilla Wallace comments for The Times’ Brief

Britain is likely to have to “press ahead on its own” with attempts to force technology giants to pay more tax in the jurisdictions where value is created, lawyers predicted… Read more →

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“Good communication is key to success as a leader” – Camilla Wallace advises at eprivateclient Seminar

Partner and Head of our Private Client Group, Camilla Wallace, has given her advice on successful leadership to young professionals at the eprivateclient Leadership Insight Seminar last week. Speaking on… Read more →

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Camilla Wallace answers a reader’s question on “succession to the peerage” in the Financial Times

Partner and Head of our Private Client Group, Camilla Wallace, has had her comments on inheritance and succession to the Peerage published in the Financial Times, in response to a… Read more →

News

Autumn Budget 2017 – Key Points for Private Clients

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, delivered his first Autumn Budget on 22 November 2017. The main headline was the abolition of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) for first-time buyers for properties… Read more →

Bulletins

Camilla Wallace and Charmaine Hast Named in eprivateclient’s ’50 Most Influential’

We are pleased to announce that Head of the Private Client Group, Camilla Wallace, and Head of Family, Charmaine Hast, have been recognised in the 2018 eprivateclient 50 Most Influential… Read more →

Bulletins

Navigating HMRC’s non-dom net

Although many non-doms are more likely to be worse off with the government’s tax reforms, there are practical measures to cushion the impact, writes Camilla Wallace. Non-domiciliaries (‘non-doms’) have been… Read more →

Bulletins

MAJOR REFORMS TO THE TAXATION OF NON-DOMICILIARIES

On 8 September 2017, the government published Finance Bill 2017-2019 (“the Summer Finance Bill”) reintroducing the majority of the proposed reforms to the taxation of non-domiciliaries (“non-doms”) put on hold… Read more →

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NEWSFLASH – Government confirms reform of taxation of non-domiciliaries

On 13 July 2017, the Government confirmed that it will introduce a second Finance Bill 2017 soon after the Parliamentary summer recess to implement those policies withdrawn from the Finance… Read more →

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IN TRUST SUMMER 2017: SIMPLIFYING THE FAMILY BUSINESS

If you have a family business that is run though a corporate structure, there could be advantages to simplifying the group. This could be for a number of reasons, including… Read more →

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Why HMRC’s new regime under CRS is bad news for HNWs

The ‘unprecedented’ amount of data the Revenue will receive from CRS-jurisdictions puts them in a stronger position of power, writes Camilla Wallace. As from October 2017, H.M. Revenue and Customs… Read more →

Bulletins

EU Proposals for a Public Register of Trusts

Trusts in the UK have long been private structures, with information on the terms, identity of beneficiaries and trust assets only available to the settlor, trustees and certain beneficiaries. But… Read more →

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How does Brexit affect your assets in the EU?

Camilla Wallace examines how UK citizens can best protect their European holiday homes following Brexit. The unexpected result in the Brexit Referendum has led to much uncertainty. How long will… Read more →

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Budget 2016: Main Points for Private Clients

The Chancellor’s Budget on 16 March 2016 contained positive news for private clients, with reductions to the capital gains tax (“CGT”) rates, extension of CGT entrepreneurs’ relief, and the introduction… Read more →

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New inheritance tax allowance for the family home

It was announced in the Summer Budget on 8 July 2015 that an additional inheritance tax (“IHT”) nil-rate band will be introduced from April 2017 for the family home, so… Read more →

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Changes to offshore loans for UK property

Background Back in 2008 the Finance Act introduced sweeping changes to the way non-UK domiciled individuals resident in the UK were to be taxed.   The Government’s principal objective was to… Read more →

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