Author Archives: Emily Anderson

Why early estate planning is key to effective generational wealth transfer

When it comes to passing on wealth, hindsight is no substitute for foresight. In this exclusive IFA Magazine article, we’re grateful to law firm Collyer Bristow’s private wealth and trusts specialists for providing their legal lens on succession and estate planning. It’s a …

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Lessons from Angela Rayner’s SDLT errors

In the fast-paced world of politics, personal financial matters can quickly become public scrutiny magnets, often revealing tax law’s intricacies that most individuals, even politicians, will be blissfully unaware of. The recent controversy surrounding Angela Rayner, former deputy prime minister, …

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Living in America as a Brit: Opportunities, Pitfalls & Planning First with Richard Taylor

Welcome to US–UK Tax Talk. Host Aidan Grant is joined by Richard Taylor, founder of Plan First Wealth and host of We’re the Brits in America. Richard shares his personal journey from Manchester to Dubai to the US, and his …

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Collyer Bristow secures strong results in Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings

Collyer Bristow LLP is delighted to have once again been recognised in the prestigious Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings, which highlight the firm’s strength across a wide range of practice areas, including Dispute Resolution, Private Client, Real Estate, and Corporate …

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EU Deforestation Regulation: New Sustainability Standards

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will take effect on 30 December 2025 (30 June 2026 for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)). This marks a major shift in EU trade policy, moving away from a legality-based system (where production is …

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US Tax Residency Demystified: Citizens, Green Cards & the Substantial Presence Test with Alicea Castellanos

In this month’s episode, Aidan Grant is joined by Alicea Castellanos, Founder and CEO of Global Taxes LLC, to explore the complexities of US tax residency — including how individuals can unintentionally become tax residents and what this means for their …

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No Place Like Home? UK Proposes Changes to the Qualifying Period for Permanent Residence and Citizenship in the UK

The UK government published its long-awaited Immigration White Paper in May 2025.  The document outlined significant changes across a variety of UK immigration categories, many of which have already been introduced. However, one of the more eye-catching proposals – a …

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How has AI impacted litigation?

AI as a tool Thompson Reuters conducted a survey of thousands of professionals across the legal, tax, trade, accounting and risk and compliance fields, and found that 63% of respondents have used AI in their work, with 12% using it …

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Understanding the FIG Regime: A New Era for US-UK Taxation with Joshua Moss

In the latest episode of US-UK Tax Talk, Aidan Grant is joined by Joshua Moss from W1M to explore the recently introduced Foreign Income and Gain (FIG) regime and the challenges faced by American expats adjusting to the UK’s evolving …

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Across Borders: UK & Australian Immigration Law

In this episode, Charles Avens, Head of Immigration at Collyer Bristow, is joined by Farhan Rehman, Director at Australia’s Immigration Law Firm, Rehman Sheriff Group. Together, they offer a professional and practical comparison of UK and Australian immigration law, from visa categories and …

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