As some of you will recall, a few months ago, following an increase in the number of insolvency-related inquiries, I reached out to my LinkedIn contacts for help in finding professionals to join my team…

As some of you will recall, a few months ago, following an increase in the number of insolvency-related inquiries, I reached out to my LinkedIn contacts for help in finding professionals to join my team…
The risk of relying on homemade wills was highlighted in a recent case where a will was held to be invalid. Even a well-written will must be kept up to date given the possibility of…
The Renters Reform Bill has finally completed its passage through the House of Commons with important concessions made in favour of landlords. Landlords with leasehold property may also benefit from an annual cap of £250…
An easy way to reduce a business’s tax bill – and also increase the amount of funds withdrawn from the business – is to put a family member on the payroll. Of course, the salary…
Ground rents for residential properties on long leases in England and Wales will soon be abolished, with further reform to follow. This first step in the government’s plan to reform leasehold law affects new leases.…
The off-payroll working (IR35) tests are still relevant despite the blanket approach often in place regarding contractors’ employment status. They must always be applied if you are contracting for a small organisation. Two recent decisions…
By setting up an online childcare account, you can get a government top-up to help with the costs of childcare. However, thousands are missing out on this payment. Tax-free childcare is worth up to £500…
Continuing my immigration theme from earlier this week, I thought I'd comment on business travel to the EU as this has become significantly more complicated since 1 January, with many activities carried out by short-term…
With the end of freedom of movement between the UK and EU from 1 January 2021, the UK has introduced an immigration system that treats all applicants equally. Anyone recruited to work in the UK…
Following a recent consultation (December 2019), the Information Commissioner's Office has published its new detailed guidance on the Right of Access, Click here for further information on the background to the changes and modifications. Photo…