Yearly Archives: 2025

Estate Planning Essentials: Protecting LGBTQ+ Families and Their Assets with Ryan J. Coyle from Bilzin Sumberg

What if the rules of tax and estate planning could be rewritten to better fit non-traditional families, particularly in the LGBTQ community? In this episode, Aidan Grant is joined by Ryan J. Coyle from Bilzin Sumberg to explore the unique …

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Standish v Standish: Supreme Court to Revisit the Status of Non-Matrimonial Assets on Divorce

On 30 April and 1 May 2025, the Supreme Court will hear Standish v Standish, a highly anticipated appeal in one of the most significant divorce cases in recent years involving two high net worth individuals. The case centres on …

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Decoding the FBAR and a lot more: Key Requirements for US Citizens Abroad with Daniel Jaffe

In this episode, Aidan Grant is joined by Daniel Jaffe, Managing Partner at Jaffe & Co, to peel back the layers of the often-overlooked tax responsibilities that come with expat life. We explore the crucial question of who actually needs to file US tax …

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The Role of the Wealth Manager in Your Financial Journey with Martin Heale & Janette Saxer from Schroders

Choosing the right wealth manager is about more than just numbers; it’s about trust and communication. In this episode, Aidan Grant is joined by industry experts Martin Heale and Janette Saxer from Schroders to discuss the key factors in selecting …

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Family Court Statistics – A True Reflection?

The author examines different trends within family law, such as the number of divorce cases, the uses of pre- and post-nuptial agreements, the development of arbitration, and more. The data gathered by family courts is important reference material for private …

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Data Governance Act (DGA): Regulation (EU) 2022/868

The newly renamed and reconstituted AI and Data Committee has been monitoring the birth of the Data Governance Act: Regulation (EU) 2022/868 (DGA) which has come into force and is applicable from 24 September 2023. Background Data governance is about …

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Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive data in the workplace

Protecting sensitive data is a top priority for organisations, as breaches can lead to significant reputational damage, financial loss and legal consequences. In an era where cyber threats are more prevalent than ever, businesses must take a proactive approach to …

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Collyer Bristow advises Moulton Goodies on the sale of He-Man Dual Controls

Leading law firm and M&A specialist Collyer Bristow has assisted its client, Moulton Goodies Limited, on the sale of its majority shareholding in He-Man Dual Controls Limited (“He-man”) to the Swedish-based Lagercrantz Group. Established in 1931 and headquartered in Southampton, …

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Write your next chapter | apply for your Training Contract with Collyer Bristow

What happens during a Training Contract? We encourage our trainees to get exposure to both contentious and non-contentious work throughout their training contract, but we do not have any mandatory seat requirements. You will spend six months in four practice …

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2025 Spring Statement

Overall Comment on the Spring Statement The Spring Statement reflects the Government’s continued focus on “closing the tax gap” through increased HMRC powers and enforcement activity.  Many of the measures announced feel like an extension of existing policies rather than …

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