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    • Nov 11, 2026

    Victoria Mahon and Abigail Pearson co-author article on inheritance tax traps for trusts and charitable gifts in Wills

    The article, “IHT tax traps for trusts and charitable gifts in Wills”, examines how changes introduced by the Finance Act 2026 could result in unexpected inheritance tax liabilities for charitable gifts that would previously have qualified for exemption. Victoria and

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    • Nov 10, 2026

    Finella Fogarty comments on Poundland’s potential administration in Law360

    The article examines the legal limits of government intervention following concerns over the potential impact of an insolvency on jobs, suppliers and the wider UK high street, after Poundland was unable to secure an acceptable offer for the business through

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    • Nov 9, 2026

    Rudy Capildeo recognised in Law UK’s Private Capital Power List

    The feature explores the growing convergence of private wealth and private capital, as family offices, entrepreneurs and wealthy families become increasingly active and sophisticated investors across a diverse range of asset classes. Rudy discusses how the role of private capital

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    • Nov 5, 2026

    Hugo Smith and Nick Mendoza feature in The Drawdown discussing the impact of the Budget on entrepreneurs

    The article explores the private markets’ response to the Budget, including the introduction of founders’ relief, changes to business asset disposal relief and the wider impact on entrepreneurs and business owners. Hugo Smith and Nick Mendoza comment on the implications

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    • Nov 3, 2026

    Wedlake Bell advises Estima Scientific shareholders on sale to EVERSANA

    Wedlake Bell has advised the shareholders of Estima Scientific Ltd on the sale of the entire issued share capital to EVERSANA. Estima Scientific is a London-based health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) technology and services company. By combining specialist consulting

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