Covid-19: Beware the unexpected tax costs of self-isolation
For individuals reliant on a careful day count to avoid becoming UK tax resident, the price of self-isolation could be…
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How are social media influencers being taxed?
As the social media industry develops, it is important that influencers are aware of their tax liabilities, writes Anna Tragotsi…
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Thinking of quitting the UK? Here are the tax affairs to keep in mind… before you fly
When thinking about leaving the UK, these are the tax considerations to bear in mind – before you fly, says…
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Judge Robin Tolson’s outdated ruling is a wake up call for family law
The headline-grabbing ruling made by Judge Robin Tolson may sadly not be a one-off if urgent steps are not taken…
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What to do if you have a high-value building dispute with your neighbours
Disputes between neighbours over building projects often attract press attention, especially when they concern HNWs or celebrities. Jess Smith and…
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Is this the end of ‘quickie’ divorces?
The days of a quickie divorce are numbered – if you want to name and shame, it’s time to get…
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Here’s how you can avoid a family feud this Christmas
Make your will as all-encompassing as possible to enjoy the holiday season conflict-free, writes Rebecca Waterhouse A daughter disinherited. A…
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A family lawyer’s review of Marriage Story
Noah Baumbach’s new film depicts the human and legal elements of what it is like to deal with a broken…
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What the Art Basel banana can tell us about collecting art
The bizarre case of a reported-£100,000 banana being eaten at Art Basel sheds light on some of the more contentious…
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What a recent HMRC decision tells us about ‘too good to be true’ schemes
A recent HMRC ruling sheds light on the differences between tax evasion (illegal) and tax mitigation (legal), writes Jerry Jamieson…
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Here’s what you need to know about Labour’s IHT reform
Labour’s radical manifesto relies heavily on IHT reform, but what does it actually mean for taxpayers, asks Mike Hodges One…
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What new BBC show Gold Digger can tell us about Pre-Nups
‘She needs a trusted advisor who will cut through the noise and tell her to be a realist’, writes Marjha…
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How your gardens could provide grounds for lower tax rates
The question of ‘gardens and grounds’ can have a substantial impact on tax liability upon estate purchase and sale, writes…
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Everything you need to know about the Dormant Accounts Scheme
Dormant accounts seem to represent the closest thing to a ‘free money tree’ that charities could wish for, but they…
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Let’s hope Dominic Raab’s human rights law will have more bite
The foreign secretary’s promised law for those responsible for human rights abuses should be accompanied by an efficient enforcement mechanism,…
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‘Grandparents have the right to see grandchildren’ says family lawyer
Charlotte Coyle explains what can be done when divorce separates children from their grandparents When you hear of a family…
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Succession planning in an era of ‘increasing transparency’
In a world of increased transparency it is important that flexibility plays a key role in succession planing, writes Dominic…
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Why demand is soaring for Britain’s ‘golden visas’
Changes to immigration rules is resulting in a spike in Tier 1 (Investor) applications this October, despite a very gloomy…
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New trusts stats show ‘major changes ahead’
As the number of trusts and estates have continued to fall, many trustees should be taking advice about the increasing…
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More money, more problems: How HNWs’ wealth puts their reputations at risk
Wealth can add an extra layer of complexity when it comes to navigating the legal system, writes Ben Rose Wealthy…
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