Perfect harmony? The EU succession regulations
On 17th August 2015 new EU Succession Regulations came into force. These new regulations bind all 27 EU member states except for the UK, Ireland and Denmark so do we need to be concerned with them?
14 November 2016
Rebecca Stayton v HMRC: when can you trade in property without an intention to do so?
The First Tier Tribunal has held that it is possible to acquire and sell a property as part of a taxpayer’s trade, without that taxpayer having an intention to trade.
16 September 2016
The dangers of US Living Trusts
Living Trusts, also known as "Inter Vivos Trusts", are a standard planning tool used by US advisors. However, settling assets in such a trust can prove disastrous for UK domiciliaries.
02 August 2016
2017 Non-dom reforms: what progress?
A further update on when we might hear more about the 2017 non-dom reforms. What can clients do in the meantime?
25 July 2016
Brexit – immigration implications for your workforce
As the dust starts to settle following the EU referendum, the most common question we are being asked is what impact Brexit will have on immigration rules, both for current and future employees.
07 July 2016
2017 Non-dom reforms: "your guess is as good as mine"
What has happened to the 2017 non-dom reforms since the Brexit vote? When are we likely to get more detail on these, or will they be delayed?
05 July 2016
Blades v Isaac
Blades v Isaac and another [2016] EWHC 601 (Ch) raises interesting questions in relation to legal privilege, rights of beneficiaries to disclosure of information and costs in trust litigation.
17 May 2016
Is there still any point in owning a home through a company?
What are the recent and upcoming changes to the UK tax regime relating to the ownership of UK residential property through corporate structures?
27 April 2016
Divorce fee increase from £410 to £550
As of today, divorce fees have risen from £410 to £550, an increase of 34 per cent.
21 March 2016
Burges Salmon shortlisted as Law Firm of Year at Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2016
The Private Client team from Burges Salmon has been shortlisted in the Law Firm of the Year – London category at the forthcoming Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2016.
07 March 2016
ATED changes for 2016
The new ATED (Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings) bands will be introduced from 1 April 2016, bringing significantly more properties into the scope of ATED and ATED-related CGT.
18 February 2016
The administration of estates
This briefing note provides information on a wide range of issues around the administration of an estate.
12 February 2016