Author Archives: Claire Tourret

‘Red tape’ reform for thousands of businesses

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Claire Tourret

Over the weekend, the government announced that businesses with fewer than 500 employees will be exempt from ‘reporting requirements and other regulations’ as part of government plans to boost productivity and promote growth. PM Liz Truss announced on Sunday plans …

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Scrapping GDPR regulations likely to cause additional red tape for UK businesses

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Claire Tourret

The Secretary of State for Digital Culture, Media and Sport confirmed at the Conservative Party Conference her intention to scrap the GDPR laws and introduce it with new UK regulations. It is a move that will, says law firm Collyer …

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The importance of trusts and ringfencing assets

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Claire Tourret

The recent news about the 12th Duke of Marlborough, his Porsche and his colourful past focuses the attention of the importance of trusts and ringfencing assets. Many of the tax advantages derived from settling assets on trust have become significantly …

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UK: Claiming Relief Under Part III Of The Matrimonial & Family Proceedings Act 1984

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Claire Tourret

Where a spouse obtains a divorce abroad and a financial order settling their finances in an overseas court, it may seem reasonable to assume that this will be the end of the matter. However, Part III of the Matrimonial & Family …

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Why “coco” bonds may not be as sweet for investors as once thought

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Claire Tourret

Concerns have been raised about the risks of investing in “coco” bonds (contingent convertible bonds). Many private investors may not have been made fully aware of the serious risks which these types of bonds involve. Over the last 3 years …

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