Author Archives: Emily Anderson

Family Court Statistics – A True Reflection?

The author examines different trends within family law, such as the number of divorce cases, the uses of pre- and post-nuptial agreements, the development of arbitration, and more. The data gathered by family courts is important reference material for private …

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Data Governance Act (DGA): Regulation (EU) 2022/868

The newly renamed and reconstituted AI and Data Committee has been monitoring the birth of the Data Governance Act: Regulation (EU) 2022/868 (DGA) which has come into force and is applicable from 24 September 2023. Background Data governance is about …

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Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive data in the workplace

Protecting sensitive data is a top priority for organisations, as breaches can lead to significant reputational damage, financial loss and legal consequences. In an era where cyber threats are more prevalent than ever, businesses must take a proactive approach to …

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2025 Spring Statement

Overall Comment on the Spring Statement The Spring Statement reflects the Government’s continued focus on “closing the tax gap” through increased HMRC powers and enforcement activity.  Many of the measures announced feel like an extension of existing policies rather than …

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Employment Update – April 2025

Employment Update – April 2025: As HR teams are aware, April marks a period of change in the employment law calendar. Below, we outline the key employment updates that businesses should take note of this year. Neonatal Leave and Pay …

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The right to disconnect might be dropped: what’s next?

Reports suggest that Labour will drop its plans to introduce a ‘right to disconnect’, primarily driven by concerns about the regulatory burdens it could impose on businesses at a time when they are wrestling with other challenges such as how …

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No-Fault Divorce – The Verdict

Philippa Dolan, one of the partners at Collyer Bristow, takes a look at developments in no-fault divorce cases in England and Wales (a different situation applies in Scotland and Northern Ireland.) Divorce is often a subject that those advising HNW …

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The Law of Property Act 1925: 100 Years of Shaping Property Law

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Law of Property Act 1925 (LPA 1925), a cornerstone of property law that revolutionised land transactions in England and Wales. While modern practitioners may take for granted the streamlined property laws we …

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UK Domicile & Tax Changes: What you need to know about the changes to worldwide assets (We’re the Brits in America)

In this episode Collyer Bristow’s Aidan Grant was invited by Richard Taylor from Plan First Wealth to appear on its ‘We’re the Brits in America’ podcast to discuss UK Domicile & Tax Changes: What you need to know about the changes to worldwide assets. …

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Secret Commissions – What’s the latest?

LISTEN NOW In this episode, Robin Henry and Abbie Coleman discuss secret commissions, a crucial issue in financial services and brokerage arrangements. They explore the legal obligations of agents, fiduciary duties, and the impact of recent court rulings on businesses …

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