Monthly Archives: January 2026

How Does Christmas Affect Divorce and Children? A Family Law Perspective

In this episode of Law Torn, Samara Dutton, Partner in the Private Wealth Disputes team, and Philippa Dolan, Partner in the Family team, reflect on the festive period discuss how the Christmas can bring family tensions and disputes into sharper focus. …

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House of Lords Finance Bill Sub Committee report: a sober warning on APR/BPR reforms, consultation failure, and rushed implementation

One day after Collyer Bristow’s announcement that the High Court has granted urgent permission for the Judicial Review claim against the Government’s failure properly to consult on its Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) changes, which the …

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High Court Grants Urgent Hearing of Judicial Review into IHT Agricultural/Business Property Relief Changes

Following what the Court accepted had been “regrettable administrative delays [by court staff] in dealing with this case at various stages”, Collyer Bristow sought judicial intervention to progress the Claim.  Mrs Justice Lang DBE then immediately made an order on …

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Soup Kitchen London announced as our Charity of the Year

As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, we are pleased to announce that Soup Kitchen London has been selected as our Charity of the Year, following a vote by our people. Soup Kitchen London is a volunteer-led charity …

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Global Talent Visa for Film & Television

Internationally acclaimed directors and actors have been drawn to British studios for decades.  Equally, thousands of skilled technicians, writers, and creatives bring productions to life.  The sector thrives on global collaboration. In recent years, UK immigration policy has become a …

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Collyer Bristow strengthens Family practice with Partner hire

Collyer Bristow is delighted to announce that Kate Moran will join the firm as a Partner in the Family team with effect from 12 January 2026. Kate joins from Collins & Hoy Solicitors, where she advised on complex matrimonial, financial …

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Seminar – Financial Services Under the Microscope

Please join Collyer Bristow’s Financial Services group for an in-person seminar and networking event to discuss the latest in the sector, specifically: Collective Investment Schemes – Associates Abbie Coleman (Dispute Resolution) and Luke Naylor (Corporate) will be addressing what collective …

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UK Tax Audits and Investigations: How to Deal with HMRC with James Austen and Henry Lopes

In this episode of US-UK Tax Talk, host Aidan Grant is joined by James Austen, Partner, and Henry Lopes, Associate in the Tax & Estate Planning team at Collyer Bristow, for a practical and candid discussion on HMRC inquiries, tax disputes, and what taxpayers should do …

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The Role of Financial Coaching in Family Disputes with Kristin Cunliffe

In this episode of Law Torn, Samara and Philippa are joined by their first guest, Kristin Cunliffe, to discuss the role emotions play in financial decision-making during family litigation. Kristin is a financial planner, financial coach and educator with over …

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