Monthly Archives: September 2019

Collyer Bristow named as a leading firm in Legal 500 2020

Collyer Bristow is delighted to have been ranked in the latest 2020 edition of Legal 500 UK. Used as a reference guide by millions of people each year, the Legal 500 provides up-to-date information on law firms and lawyers from …

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Purchasing a private jet: The adviser’s perspective

Private aviation for businesses and family offices holds an obvious appeal. However, the purchase of a private business jet is a significant undertaking in more ways than the financial investment required alone. There are significant legal, commercial and technical ramifications …

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Can I create a trust fund for alternative investment profits?

I invest in alternative investments, including watches and jewellery, and am becoming quite successful. I would like to channel the profits into a trust for my two young children. Is this the best way to safeguard the money for them? …

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New Partner hire for Collyer Bristow’s Tax and Estate Planning team

Leading law firm, Collyer Bristow, has appointed James Austen as a Partner in the Tax and Estate Planning team. James has extensive experience acting for high net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners. He has particular expertise in advising business …

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Selected artists announced for CB’s graduate art award exhibition: Exceptional

Collyer Bristow and curator Rosalind Davis are delighted to announce the selected artists for the 2019 Collyer Bristow Graduate Art Award: Exceptional.  Jackie Berridge, Daisy Billowes, Kim Booker, Lena Brazin, Julie Caves, Fergus Cooper, Theo Ellison, Tom Faber, Nathaniel Faulkner, …

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Up And Away – Everything you need to know about owning a private aircraft

The purchase of a business jet is a huge step for a client. Whilst the client will obviously be very excited about owning their new trophy asset, many will not realise the legal, commercial and technical ramifications involved in the …

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Should employers be aware of employee disabilities if they are not disclosed?

Many employers ask new recruits to complete a questionnaire declaring any disabilities they may have. Unfortunately, it’s not at all uncommon for employees to fail to answer this question accurately or avoid disclosing any disabilities, such as a history of …

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Collyer Bristow sponsors LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair 2019

Collyer Bristow extends its long-standing relationship with LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, and its members by sponsoring its flagship event, the annual Art & Antiques Fair. Opening this week and held between 13-18 September 2019, the LAPADA …

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Why might a trust be of benefit?

There are many reasons and many circumstances where a trust might be of benefit. It is a relationship in which one or more people (the trustees) holds and manages assets for the benefit of one or more other people (the …

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