Monthly Archives: October 2022

World Mental Health Day 2022

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Claire Tourret

In 2022, the theme for World Mental Health Day is Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority. As the world of work continues to evolve, bringing with it a new wave of pressures, supporting the mental wellbeing of staff …

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What EU Oil Spill Insurance Ruling Means For UK Arbitration

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Claire Tourret

The decision has some implications for the enforcement of arbitration awards in the U.K. This is the latest in the long line of judgments relating to the sinking of the oil tanker MV Prestige in 2002 off the Atlantic coast …

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Where there’s a Will, there’s a way (Part 1)

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Claire Tourret

Senior Associate Aidan Grant is joined by Partner Chris McLemore from McLemore Konschnik LLP to discuss UK/US will planning. Run time: 22 minutes

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Don’t dismiss the four-day week

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Claire Tourret

More than 70 businesses are currently trialling a four-day week. Half-time results show increases in productivity and employee wellbeing. Some industries which operate more traditional working patterns, such as law firms and banks, might write off the four-day week as …

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‘Red tape’ reform for thousands of businesses

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Claire Tourret

Over the weekend, the government announced that businesses with fewer than 500 employees will be exempt from ‘reporting requirements and other regulations’ as part of government plans to boost productivity and promote growth. PM Liz Truss announced on Sunday plans …

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Scrapping GDPR regulations likely to cause additional red tape for UK businesses

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Claire Tourret

The Secretary of State for Digital Culture, Media and Sport confirmed at the Conservative Party Conference her intention to scrap the GDPR laws and introduce it with new UK regulations. It is a move that will, says law firm Collyer …

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The importance of trusts and ringfencing assets

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Claire Tourret

The recent news about the 12th Duke of Marlborough, his Porsche and his colourful past focuses the attention of the importance of trusts and ringfencing assets. Many of the tax advantages derived from settling assets on trust have become significantly …

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