Author Archives: Claire Tourret

What are the new changes to Statutory Paternity Leave?

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Claire Tourret

The changes will apply where the expected week of childbirth falls on or after 6 April 2024 and in respect of children who are due to be placed for adoption, or enter Great Britain for adoption, on or after 6 …

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The FCA: a changing approach to non-financial misconduct

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Tamara Davis discuss non-financial misconduct with a particular focus on how the FCA are developing their regulatory scope in this area. Topics covered include: What is financial misconduct and how is it …

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What impact would a right to disconnect have?

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Claire Tourret

A right to disconnect essentially prevents employers from contacting workers beyond their contracted hours, imposing sanctions for those who breach the legislation. The aim is to create more rigid boundaries between work and home life, providing that employees are not …

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What is the future for celebrity endorsements of crypto investments?

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Claire Tourret

In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission requires celebrities to disclose the nature, scope and amount of compensation they receive in exchange for their endorsement. This is known as the SEC’s federal “anti-touting” law, the purpose of which is …

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The Average American – what should they know? (Part 2)

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Aidan Grant returns with Laurence Leigh of Canaccord Genuity to continue their discussion about planning for the everyday UK resident American. Run time: 28 minutes Investment involves risk. The value of investments and the income from them can go down …

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The legal implications of software surveillance

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Some employers want to be reassured that employees are engaging with their work obligations and maintaining their productivity, despite physical distance from the office. However, with recent revelations of some employers going as far as taking screen grabs of employee’s …

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Why should families take heed of the Alain Delon inheritance dispute?

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Estate planning as a high-net worth individual with family issues can be complicated – even more so when it is played out in the public eye. This rings true in the case of Alain Delon, a 1960s French film star, …

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Unbanked: Exploring the Impact of De-Banking

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Head of Dispute Resolution Robin Henry and Associate Jean-Martin Louw discuss the topical subject of de-banking. Topics covered include: What is debanking? What effect can this have on bank customers? What can you do if a bank decides to close …

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Should I protect my finances ahead of US and UK elections?

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Claire Tourret

“Are there any steps that we should take now to protect our assets? My wife and I both fall into the highest income tax band, and while this money is mostly earned in the UK, we own property in the …

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The Average American – what should they know? (Part 1)

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Claire Tourret

Aidan Grant talks to Laurence Leigh of Canaccord Genuity about tax, estate planning and investment management decisions that all UK resident Americans should consider irrespective of their wealth. Run time: 22 minutes Investment involves risk. The value of investments and …

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