Author Archives: Claire Tourret

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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ESG: The new FCA Anti-Greenwashing and Sustainability Rules

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Background The new rules stemmed from the FCA’s concerns surrounding customers being able to make informed decisions about products which would meet their sustainability preferences. It has become very common for consumers (both individuals and companies) to factor in ESG …

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The new FCA Anti-Greenwashing and Sustainability Rules

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Abbie Coleman discuss the FCA’s new rules and guidance on anti-greenwashing and sustainability, with the anti-greenwashing rule due to come into effect very shortly on 31st May 2024. Topics covered include: What …

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English courts preferred in divorce for rigorous disclosure process

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Claire Tourret

In the contentious divorce proceedings between Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, Tatum accuses Dewan of causing delays that could increase her share of the post-separation growth of his Magic Mike franchise. This case highlights a common issue in high-profile divorces, …

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Cases of de-banking are on the rise

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Claire Tourret

As the digital economy continues to boom, banks have been struggling to balance their compliance obligations with their customer care duties. Several recent highly publicised cases have drawn attention to ‘de-banking’ – where banks close customer accounts due to perceived …

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Demystifying digital assets and English insolvency law

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry demystifies the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce’s Legal Statement on Digital Assets and English Insolvency Law, published on 17 April 2024. What it seeks to do is apply the principles of English insolvency law to digital …

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Take it on trust (Part 2)

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Aidan Grant and Jake Kaplan of Alston & Bird return to dig down further into the US and UK taxation of trusts. Run time: 18 minutes

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Supreme Court rules UK trade union law is ‘incompatible’ with human rights

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Judges declare lack of protection from detriment for participating in lawful strike action to be a breach of Article 11 ECHR. In the case of Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer, the Supreme Court has ruled that …

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