Yearly Archives: 2024

Election 2024: Initial comments on potential tax changes

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Christopher Wilsher

Peter Daniel comments:  No one will be surprised that Labour have won the election easily. What remains to be seen is whether the new Government spring any tax surprises. The tax changes Labour have said they will introduce in their …

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Labour wins UK general election: What changes are coming for employers?

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Christopher Wilsher

The Labour Party has officially been elected as the new government of the United Kingdom meaning it will likely now be hurrying to initiate its proposed (and radically transformative) legislation, as outlined in its Manifesto and Labour’s Plan to Make …

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Fired over Mouse Jiggling: the employment law risks of TikTok ‘work hacks’

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Christopher Wilsher

It has been widely reported that US bank Wells Fargo recently dismissed several employees after claims were made that the employees were simulating keyboard activity to trick their employer into thinking they were actively working. This incident has sparked discussions …

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Don’t Mention the Law: 2024 election manifestos and the absence of funding for the Courts & Legal Aid

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Christopher Wilsher

Unless you’ve been off grid for the past year, you’ll be fully aware that there is serious trouble at court. As a general rule, courts and our justice system come very low down the agenda with both the voting public …

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ISSB Sustainability Reporting Standards and Certain Jurisdictional Observations

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Claire Tourret

On June 26, 2023, the International Sustainability Standards Board (“ISSB”), an organization established by the IFRS Foundation to develop sustainability standards, issued two sustainability reporting standards — IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information (“IFRS S1”) and …

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Secret commissions

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Background Brokers within the financial services industry will usually be regarded legally as agents for principals. As such, they will qualify as a fiduciary, namely someone who has undertaken to act for or on behalf of another in a particular …

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What is the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Claire Tourret

On 24 May 2024, the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act received royal assent. The Act focuses on granting leaseholders greater security, transparency of information and further freedom to manage their own buildings and challenge service charges. Regardless of which political …

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Piggy Banks to Portfolios: can children hold shares in a company?

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Claire Tourret

There are no statutory restrictions on shares in a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales being held by a minor. However, there may be restrictions in the company’s articles of association and/or shareholders’ agreement. You should therefore always …

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Ensure that you insure (Part 1)

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Aidan Grant speaks to Christiaan van den Hout from Vie International about the use of life insurance in US/UK planning. Run time: 28 minutes Securities and investment advisory services offered through M Holdings Securities, Inc a registered broker/dealer and investment …

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Keir Starmer launches Labour manifesto

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Partner James Austen comments on Labour’s refusal to rule out a rise in Capital Gains Tax (CGT): “While not one of their manifesto commitments, Labour has not ruled out increasing CGT rates. In fact, Sir Kier Starmer has repeatedly refused …

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