Germany and France have always restricted how assets can pass on death, requiring them to be left to specific family members. Following the introduction of the EU Succession Regulation in 2015, this is not a significant issue for British nationals
More about Don’t mention the law: Changes to german and French successionReal estate is a long-established asset class which is perennially popular with investors the world over. The English are renowned for our eccentric personalities, but the quirks extend to our property laws as well. What are the five key eccentricities of
More about English eccentricsWelcome to the March 2023 issue of our international e-bulletin for private client, family office and trustee clients and contacts. It has been a busy six months with a lot happening in the legal world as well as at Wedlake
More about Globally Speaking – Welcome from the editor – March 2023The expression “An Englishman’s home is his castle” is only too familiar. It captures the notion that one is entitled to privacy in their home, and that the state and others should not interfere in people’s private lives. Increasingly, this
More about My home is my castle: Protection of privacy in the age of transparencyBritish 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 living permanently in HK or the children of British nationals
More about Squaring the circle: The bn(o) visa scheme and non-UK domicile statusThis article is designed to highlight some of the potential tax issues and risks for UK resident individuals with US connections. What do we mean by “US connections”? The following are examples of circumstances in which you will have “US
More about Traps and pitfalls when advising US/UK clientsQuarterly In Advance is published by Wedlake Bell’s Real Estate Team for our clients and contacts in the property world. Please click the image below to read the full issue. Contents ‘Cautious cash – what if my tenant is sanctioned?‘ – Gemma
More about QIA – Spring 2023As a firm we are seeing a huge increase in activity in the build to rent (“BTR“) development sector. BTR is not a ‘new kid on the block’. It has been around for a while. However, in recent times it
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