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British National (Overseas) (“BN(O)”) immigration status was introduced on 31 January 2021 as a direct consequence of the political unrest in Hong Kong (“HK”). The BN(O) visa enables British nationals… Read more →
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Following a turbulent 2022, Partner Matthew Braithwaite and Partner Oliver Embley discuss what they think lies ahead for the private wealth sector in 2023, published in eprivateclient. To read the… Read more →
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As family business advisers we are in the enviable position of sharing the journey of our clients as their businesses expand and take them into new territories. We have recently… Read more →
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Partner Matthew Braithwaite has shared his thoughts on the news that family offices managing fortunes for wealthy individuals have increased their allocation to private equity from about 15 per cent… Read more →
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Rewind to March 2020 and the whole world was gripped by the Covid pandemic; countries closed their borders in their droves, desperate to contain the spread of this deadly virus… Read more →
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Harriet Ballard and Matthew Braithwaite look at how HM Revenue & Customs sifts through information to chase people who it thinks owe taxes. They find a number of problems, and… Read more →
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Matt Braithwaite, Partner in our Private Client team along with Kevin O’Shea, an Executive Director and Wealth Planner at Julius Baer, continue their discussion around family business disposals and succession… Read more →
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Partner Matthew Braithwaite and Associate Andrew McIntyre discuss the non-resident stamp duty land tax surcharge and how the test for this must not be confused with the statutory residence test… Read more →
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Over the last ten years, family offices have become an increasingly common way for families with significant wealth to use a traditional business structure (“the family office”) to centralise and… Read more →
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Whilst we have all stayed put in recent months as a consequence of swathes of restrictions on global travel that have been in place at various times during the COVID-19… Read more →
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Over the last ten years, it has become increasingly common for families with significant wealth to use a business structure (“the family office”) to centralise and manage the family’s assets,… Read more →
Matt Braithwaite, Partner in our Private Client team along with Kevin O’Shea, an Executive Director and Wealth Planner at Julius Baer, look at family business disposals and how the Covid… Read more →
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It was recently reported in the British press that bragging rights could be earned amongst ultra-wealthy families and their family offices by paying more tax, not less. For the last… Read more →
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The title to this article refers to the recent actions of the UK government in relation to Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT“). The government has given away, with the current… Read more →
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Family offices can act as reliable providers of direct company equity and debt funding to successful private businesses who are finding it difficult to find sustainable sources of efficiently priced… Read more →
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Family offices are increasingly wanting to invest in stocks and funds that are both profitable and reflective of social values. The types of investing fulfil these aims: Environmental, social and… Read more →
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Having quietened down since last year’s Autumn Budget was cancelled, the rumour mill regarding potential tax changes is experiencing a revival as we head towards the next Budget on 3… Read more →
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Partner Matthew Braithwaite and solicitor Jack Martin in the Private Client team have co-written an article with trainee solicitor Olivia Ufland in the Employment team for WealthBriefing. Together, they discuss… Read more →
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 →
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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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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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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 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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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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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 →
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 →