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Shifting Sands – STEP Journal
In January 2020, 300 advisors from around the globe gathered for the third annual STEP Cayman International Wealth Structuring Forum (the Conference). We were honoured to hold the opening panel… Read more →
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Tax and estate planning when moving to the UK
In the past 12 months, growing political turmoil and the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have caused many of Hong Kong’s 7.5 million residents to look for an exit… Read more →
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Tax Changes for Purchasers of UK Property
There have been several recent developments regarding the tax payable when UK property is purchased: Stamp Duty Land Tax, commonly referred to as SDLT. SDLT Holiday For residential properties, the… Read more →
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Immigration to the UK from Hong Kong: Preparatory Legal and Tax Steps
Julia Jackson and Matthew Braithwaite discuss issues related to immigration with Hong Kong lawyer, Alfred Ip a founding partner of Hong Kong law firm Hugill & Ip . The preparatory… Read more →
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CORPORATE RESIDENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID-19
Under the UK tax code, companies that are not incorporated in the UK (non-UK companies) may be resident in the UK for tax purposes if their “central management and control”… Read more →
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Stamp Duty ‘holiday’ welcomed by UK private wealth sector – EPrivateClient
Partner in the Private Client team Matthew Braithwaite comments on UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Summer Statement in which it was announced that there will be a reduction in residential stamp… Read more →
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Relaxing Requirements for Executing a Will during Covid-19
The archaic nature of England’s law on the execution of Wills has been called into question in recent years, but never more so than in the last couple of months… Read more →
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Seeking Out the Silver Lining
Amidst unprecedented economic uncertainty, the value of many assets is significantly lower now than what it was in a pre-Covid world. UK residential property is no exception, with property prices… Read more →
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Protecting Family Wealth In Tough Times
Charles Dickens’ line “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times” is often quoted but it seems particularly relevant to family offices in respect of the… Read more →
Globally Speaking
IMPORTANT CHANGE TO UK TAX RULES FOR NON-RESIDENT LANDLORD COMPANIES
Earlier this month an important change to the taxation of income received by non-UK resident landlord (“NRL“) companies was introduced. Since 6 April 2020, NRL companies have been subject to corporation… 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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Budget 2020 Update
On 11 March 2020, Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s first Budget, and the first following the United Kingdom’s departure from the UK, contained two tax announcements of particular interest to foreign investors… Read more →
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Quarterly in Advance Winter 2020
Quarterly In Advance is published by Wedlake Bell’s Real Estate Team for our clients and contacts in the property world. Contents • Dear Claire – what are the requirements for vehicle charging… Read more →
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Bringing the next generation into the family business.
This article by Matt Braithwaite, a Partner in the Private Client team at Wedlake Bell was originally commissioned for and published by CampdenFB.com. The issues Matt explores are relevant to… 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 →
Globally Speaking
SDLT SURCHARGE PROPOSAL GETS DELAYED AMID BREXIT FALL-OUT
In March this year we reported that the government had published details of its proposal to introduce a 1% Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) ‘surcharge’ on foreign purchasers of residential… Read more →
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6 APRIL IS THE BEGINNING OF THE PERSONAL TAX YEAR
You might wonder why our tax year runs from 6 April one year to the 5 April the following year.This question was posed recently by a client and we therefore… Read more →
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Tax charges for non-resident owners of UK property set to come into force
Globally Speaking
Government publishes consultation on proposed SDLT surcharge for foreign residential property purchasers
On 11 February 2019, the government published details of its proposed 1% Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT“) ‘surcharge’ for foreign purchasers of residential property in England and Northern Ireland. The… Read more →
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Profile: Matthew Braithwaite – In Trust Winter 2018/2019 (Q&A)
Q: Tell us a little about yourself and your expertise I joined Wedlake Bell at the start of October from another top 100 London law firm. I specialise in advising… 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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Wedlake Bell further bolsters the firm’s Private Client Group with new Partner
City law firm Wedlake Bell is pleased to announce further growth of its Private Client Group which has been strengthened by the recent addition of Partner, Matthew Braithwaite, who joins… Read more →
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Wealth briefing have covered Matthew Braithwaite joining Wedlake Bell
Who’s Moving Where In Wealth Management? Lockhart, Wedlake Bell, Others London law firm Wedlake Bell has added Matthew Braithwaite, a partner to its private client group. He joins from Bircham… Read more →