1/8/2025 3:00:00 PM Strategic Decisions Under Pressure: A Guide to Navigating Quick Business Acquisitions By Prasan Modasia The major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in England and Wales, effective from 6th April 2025, are prompting many business owners...
12/11/2024 10:40:04 AM Top Tips: handling negative press By Nikki Bowker It is easy to think of recent examples of people/organisations handling negative press poorly, in a way that has served only to worsen...
12/4/2024 11:21:03 AM Employment & Pensions Blog: The Employment Appeal Tribunal clarifies harassment and victimisation in the workplace By Chris Cuckney HR Professionals and employment solicitors are well accustomed to reviewing grievances and Tribunal claims alleging harassment or...
11/27/2024 2:45:41 PM Considerations for Bond Issuers: Inside Information By Alice Overton Julian Barker Rachel Orgill-Harris Rachel Dros +1 more... Show less The UK Market Abuse Regulation (UK MAR) is designed to ensure a level playing field for investors and reduce the risk of distortion and...
11/14/2024 11:48:25 AM Employment & Pensions Blog: Navigating the risks of a work Christmas party By Chris Cuckney With the festive season fast approaching, businesses will be planning their work Christmas parties to thank staff for their hard work...
11/8/2024 2:01:35 PM Clock ticking on the "Failure to Prevent Fraud" Offence By Matthew Garbutt "Preparing "reasonable procedures" is now essential for businesses to mitigate risk under the new offence - proactive steps today will...
10/3/2024 12:17:35 PM The EHRC issues new guidance on supporting disabled workers during hybrid working By Chris Cuckney Hybrid working continues to grow in popularity across the UK, and this trend seems set to continue with the new Labour Government...
8/9/2024 11:13:44 AM The proposed new UK Prospectus regime – key forthcoming changes for housing association bond issuers By Rachel Orgill-Harris Michelle Pascua The publication of the FCA’s proposed new rules for admission to trading on regulated UK markets has been long-awaited and eagerly...
7/29/2024 4:29:16 PM The New UK Listing Rules – Key changes for housing association bond issuers By Michelle Pascua Rachel Orgill-Harris The Listing Rules previously set out the mandatory standards for any company wishing to list its shares or securities on the main market...
7/22/2024 7:47:10 AM What should my board know about interest rate hedging? By Luke Bevis Sharon Thandi Hedging arrangements are commonplace among housing associations and are a useful tool for mitigating financial risk. In times gone by,...
6/3/2024 3:43:23 PM New UK legislation to compensate victims of Push Payment scams By Matthew Garbutt Authorised Push Payment ("APP") fraud occurs when fraudsters trick individuals or businesses into authorising a payment to an account...
5/29/2024 10:29:19 AM Warning for Consumer Credit providers as HSBC fined for failures in treatment of customers in financial difficulty By Alice Overton The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last week confirmed it has fined HSBC UK Bank plc, HSBC Bank plc and Marks and Spencer Financial...