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Yearly Archives: 2023
Illegal migrant worker crackdown – what do employers need to know?
The minister for immigration, Robert Jenrick, revealed a crackdown on illegal migrant workers yesterday (7 August), which will see fines triple for employers. The government release called the changes – which will also affect landlords – the “biggest shake up” of …
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Is it illegal for me to pay my handyman in cash?
Is it illegal for me to pay my handyman in cash? Am I breaking the law paying in cash because I am facilitating tax evasion and leaving no paper trail? Would I be liable in any way if he gets …
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UK Court of Appeal widens the door for “opt out” class actions
The Court of Appeal’s judgment in Evans v Barclays [2023] EWCA Civ 876 on 25 July 2023 has given the go ahead for FX manipulation class actions on an “opt out” basis. This paves the way for opt out claims …
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Odey and the FCA: a changing approach to non-financial misconduct?
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has long viewed non-financial misconduct as misconduct that falls within the scope of the regulatory framework. In May 2018, Megan Butler, the then FCA Executive Director of Supervision, gave evidence in the House of Commons …
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Citi will hold employees ‘accountable’ for office attendance
Citigroup recently announced that it will start holding employees “accountable” for compliance with its hybrid work model rules. The bank said in its statement that they are committed to a hybrid work model, and that they have firm expectations that …
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American Philanthropy (Part 1)
Senior Associate Aidan Grant is joined by Joe Crome from the Charities Aid Foundation to discuss how to ensure charitable giving is effective and tax-efficient when individuals are both US and UK taxpayers. Run time: 19 minutes
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Obtaining reseal of the grant for a high profile foreign national
We acted for the executors of a high-profile foreign national possessing numerous cross-jurisdiction assets.
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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin’s couch is valid will
In Michigan, USA, a two-day hearing in relation to Aretha Franklin’s disputed estate came to an end on Tuesday. The case serves as a timely reminder to ensure proper drafting and due execution of an individual’s Will, regardless of the …
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British Nationality Bill confirms citizenship of children born to EEA parents
It has long been the case that someone born in the UK to EEA parents between 1 January 1983 and 1 October 2000 could acquire British nationality automatically. However, earlier this year the Home Office suspended its policy for the …
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