Author Archives: Emily Anderson

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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IHT on UK farming land and buildings held through offshore companies

Hidden in the detail of the policy papers published after the Budget, is a notable—and, in some respects, unexpected—shift in the inheritance tax landscape.  Long-established planning tools, particularly those relying on the UK’s “situs” rules, are now squarely in the …

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Kasim 2025 Butcesi

Merhabalar, Kasim 2025 Butcesi aciklandi. Asagida, ozellikle varlikli sahislar ve yatirimci profilindeki muvekkillerimizi ilgilendiren temel vergi degisikliklerinin ozetini bulabilirsiniz. Kasim 2025 Butcesi – Ozet Degerlendirme ve Onemli Vergi Degisiklikleri Kasim 2025 butcesi aciklanmadan once medyada ciddi beklentiler ve spekulasyonlar yer …

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Autumn Budget 2025

On Wednesday 26 November 2025, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP finally delivered the most leaked Budget Statement in modern British history.  The headline is that taxes, which were already at an all-time high, are to increase by a further £26bn.  …

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HMRC Loan Schemes: A New Settlement Approach for Individuals Caught Up in Disguised Remuneration (Autumn Budget 2025)

Carly Russell, Partner in our Private Wealth Disputes team, shares her initial thoughts on HMRC’s newly announced settlement approach for individuals caught up in disguised remuneration loan schemes. One area of interest in the 2025 Autumn Budget was the Government’s …

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Common Law Marriage: What Cohabiting Couples Need to Know

In this episode, Samara Dutton, Partner in Collyer Bristow’s Private Wealth Disputes team, is joined by Philippa Dolan, Partner in the Family team, to explore the widespread misconception of common law marriage, a “status” believed by 46% of the population, yet one …

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