Author Archives: Emily Anderson

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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Chapter 11 US insolvencies – a comparison with the UK approach

Chapter 11, as a legal framework for corporate restructuring, has been part of the U.S. insolvency landscape for over 47 years since the US Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 but it was not until an Act of 2020 that the …

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Employment Rights Bill – Touchdown: Uncapped Risks Ahead

Employment Rights Bill – Touchdown: Uncapped Risks Ahead After much debate and prevarication, the Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent, today. For some, this may feel like an early present, however, the changes will not take effect immediately and will …

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Christmas Office Closure 2025

Please note that our offices will close at 1.00pm on Wednesday 24 December for the festive period. Following the break, we will re-open at 9.30am on Friday 2 January 2026. If you urgently require contact during our period of closure, …

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A Wake-Up Call for Platform Providers

The CJEU Grand Chamber’s judgment in the case of X v Russmedia Digital SRL and Inform Media Press SRL (Case C-492/23), delivered on 2 December 2025, breaks new ground on the intersection of data protection law under the GDPR[1] and …

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Government Introduces ‘Mansion Tax’ Surcharge on Properties Over £2m

The Government has announced what could be described as a mini wealth tax, imposing a levy on properties worth over £2m. These annual charges will be banded in accordance with the property value, as per the below, but will also …

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The Anson Case and How the UK Really Taxes LLCs with James Austen and Henry Lopes

In this episode of US-UK Tax Talk, host Aidan Grant is joined by colleagues James Austen, Partner, and Henry Lopes, Associate in the Tax & Estate Planning team at Collyer Bristow, for a deep and detailed exploration of one of the most challenging areas …

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Care needed when serving US proceedings in the UK

Service of US proceedings in the UK[1] involves considering the Hague Service Convention[2], the FRCP[3] and the rules of the English court[4]. It is a well-trodden path but still requires careful navigation and some methods of service have their uncertainties. …

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Nigel Brahams ranked in Chambers FinTech Guide 2026

Collyer Bristow is pleased to announce that Nigel Brahams, Partner in our Corporate team and Head of Financial Services, has been ranked Band 3 in the Chambers FinTech Guide 2026 for FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies. This year marks Nigel’s …

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