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    • Article
    • Aug 18, 2026

    Government moves to make higher-risk building safety requirements more proportionate

    The objective is to strike the right balance between maintaining robust oversight of safety-critical works, allowing necessary building work to proceed efficiently, avoiding unnecessary delays and reducing excessive documentation and administrative requirements. Early signs of a more proportionate approach Telecommunications

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    • Aug 11, 2026

    What the Commercial Payments Bill could mean for the construction industry

    The Commercial Payments Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 19 May 2026 and has recently passed Committee Stage. While amendments remain possible as it progresses through Parliament, the Bill proposes significant reforms aimed at tackling late payment

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    • Article
    • Aug 5, 2026

    Summer reading for private clients – wealth and values

    Wealth can take many forms. It is reflected in the possessions we treasure, the values we uphold, the causes we support and the stories that connect generations. Increasingly, families are recognising that the true significance of wealth lies not only

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    • Article
    • Aug 3, 2026

    Wealth and assets: when emotional investments meet financial responsibility

    High net worth individuals are increasingly investing in art, watches, wine, classic cars and other collectibles. While these assets are often acquired out of passion, they are also becoming an important component of wealth and succession planning. As a result,

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    • Jul 30, 2026

    PISCES gathers momentum: early transactions and the road ahead

    What does the market data show? On 8 July 2026, the London Stock Exchange (“LSE“) announced that Wayve had completed its first transaction on the LSE’s Private Securities Market. The $85 million employee tender allowed current employees to sell vested shares

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    • In Trust
    • Jul 30, 2026

    Wealth and philanthropy: the role of giving in family wealth planning

    For many high-net-worth individuals, philanthropy is increasingly becoming an integral part of wealth planning.  Families are looking beyond tax mitigation and one-off donations, and moving towards a more strategic approach, to consider how their family values align with their charitable

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    • In Trust
    • Jul 28, 2026

    Wealth and possessions: the stories we keep and the legacies we leave

    The stories our possessions tell We spend our lives accumulating possessions. Some are practical, some beautiful, some carry memories. They all tell stories about our lives.  A favourite painting may remind us of a particular place or moment; a piece

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    • In Trust
    • Jul 20, 2026

    Wealth and values: investing beyond financial return

    While trustees of private trusts remain primarily focused on achieving appropriate financial returns for beneficiaries, many are now being asked to consider how trust investments align with family values, responsible stewardship and broader long-term objectives. Why this matters  The private wealth landscape is changing. Families often span

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