At our Financial Services Seminar, we explored major developments across employment law and financial services regulation, and what they mean for employers, regulated firms and investors.

As a traditionally modern law firm, we believe that our long-standing values must go hand in hand with a progressive and inclusive culture. We have an increasingly diverse workforce and we are committed to furthering this, in line with our Values as a firm. This report summarises our diversity statistics for 2025 and is based on response data received.

These slides summarise key insights from The Future of Work: A New Era – Employment and Immigration Seminar. They highlight the most significant upcoming changes in UK employment and immigration law, including the Employment Rights Bill, hybrid working practices, AI in the workplace, and Skilled Worker visa reforms. Designed for employers and HR professionals, the slides provide practical guidance on preparing for these developments, helping organisations stay compliant and strategically ready for the evolving workplace landscape.

From 6 April 2025, UK tax for foreign residents is based solely on tax residence, not domicile. The simplified system affects income, capital gains, and inheritance tax, offering some residents up to four years to shelter non-UK income and gains.

At Collyer Bristow, we help individuals, families, and trustees plan strategically to maximise the impact of their charitable giving while preserving and protecting wealth. Charitable donations, whether made during your lifetime or through your Will, can provide significant opportunities to reduce tax liabilities and create a lasting legacy.

Our latest guide, The Benefits of Lifetime Giving, explores the full range of options available and illustrates how to integrate charitable donations into a broader estate planning strategy.

Navigating the legal and procedural aspects of buying property can be complex – particularly if you’re unfamiliar with the process. Our downloadable guide, A Basic Overview of the Property Buying process in England and Wales, offers a clear and practical overview of the key stages involved in residential property transactions in England and Wales.

At our recent HR Conversations roundtable, we explored the key changes proposed under the Employment Rights Bill and their potential impact on employers and HR teams.

This summary outlines the current legal position, anticipated reforms, and practical steps organisations can take to prepare. Topics covered include:

Topics covered include:

• The new day-one right not to be unfairly dismissed

• The future of fire and rehire practices

• Evolving responsibilities around DEI and workplace culture

• Flexible working requests and hybrid work models

• The increasing role of AI in the workplace

Download the full summary below for insights and actionable recommendations from our Employment Law team.

An overview of our  range of commercial litigation services, supporting businesses operating in a vast range of industries in the resolution of a full range of commercial disputes.

Establishing a business presence in the UK can be a transformative step for an overseas company. This guide explores the key differences between setting up a subsidiary or registering a branch, helping you navigate critical considerations like liability, financial reporting, and setup processes. Whether you’re looking to test the UK market or plan a long-term investment, this guide provides clarity on the most suitable structure for your needs.

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From 26 October 2024, employers will have a new legal obligation to “take reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment. Here we explain how the law is changing, sanctions for non-compliance and what you can be doing now to prepare for the new duty in the run-up to October and beyond.

Creating new share classes can be a useful way of attracting new participants, allowing a company to offer shares that are particularly focussed towards their desired investors. Whether you are considering re-organising the ownership of your business or are keen to understand the most suitable structure for a planned investment, this guide can help you with some common questions in relation to share classes.

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Prior to approaching the market or agreeing terms with a prospective buyer, undertaking adequate preparations for sale can contribute to a smoother transaction for all parties. In this guide, we look at some key questions to consider in respect of the readiness of a business for a potential sale.

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Put simply, a share buyback is where a company purchases its own shares from an existing shareholder. In this guide, we will look at some key aspects of share buybacks in relation to private limited companies incorporated in England & Wales.

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In this guide we will look at heads of terms as they relate to the sale of a business or assets in England & Wales. Whether identified as “heads of terms”, a “letter of intent” or “heads of agreement”, these documents summarise the key terms of a proposed transaction.

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Whether you are a minority shareholder concerned about what influence you can exert over a company’s affairs, or a founding shareholder, considering the amount of equity you would be prepared to sell to investors without losing control – this guide is here to help you understand what shareholders can do and when.

Discover our new series of Corporate Know-How guides.