Weddings are all but out of the question for the time being, with current regulations requiring that ceremonies should only take place in exceptional circumstances, for example where one party is seriously ill and not expected to recover. Even then, weddings can only be attended by a maximum of 6 people, in Covid-secure venues or […]
Looking to the future, Premier Modular, one of the UK’s leading offsite construction specialists has secured funding with a majority shareholding from Cabot Square Capital. The successful negotiations were supported by insight and support from Hickman Shearer. As a result, the investment will boost the strategic growth of Premier’s business, particularly the modular hire business […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers When the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive was introduced into law by the UK and EU in January 2020, for many professionals it was a much needed addition to legislation that would significantly help business transparency and combat money laundering. In essence, it was good for business and for public and professional […]
Ever wondered if intellectual property rights deliver real value? A study has confirmed they can bring significant benefits to growing businesses. According to a study published by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), small and medium-sized businesses, which own at least one intellectual property (IP) right, are 21 […]
Why the latest directive on UBOs is critical to combat corporate crime When the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive was introduced into law by the UK and EU in January 2020, […]
Read moreFirst published in STEP Journal in January 2021. Scott Taylor analyses the successful claim by the daughter of the deceased, despite long-term estrangement, in a recent England and Wales High Court case Scott Taylor is a Partner in the Contentious Trusts and Estates Team at Moore Barlow LLP What is the issue? Re H (Deceased) […]
The Government wants “greater safeguarding powers to ensure that a small number of investments that may aim to harm the UK’s national security cannot do so”. It says its new National Security and Investment Bill will “strengthen the UK’s ability to investigate and intervene in mergers, acquisitions and other types of deal that could threaten […]
On allowing an appeal against a bankruptcy order, the High Court emphasised that if there is evidence of incapacity on the part of a litigant the procedure under CPR 21 is engaged so that a litigation friend must be appointed. The failure by the first instance court in dealing with that issue meant that the […]
In Re DeepOcean I UK Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 138 (Ch) Trower J sanctioned a restructuring plan that had been agreed by the statutory majority in value at each of various meetings summoned but not by the statutory majority in value at the meeting of a class of “Other Plan Creditors” at which it was approved […]
Employment Benefits Even before the Covid-19 pandemic threw much of the UK’s economy into turmoil there had been significant efforts to encourage employers to invest more in training their staff and on employing young people who may be looking for work. And while the economy has some way to go to return to pre-pandemic levels, the government is clearly hoping for a quick, V-shaped recovery and […]
The rise in the number of self-employed people in the UK has been a steady trend for two decades. Flexible working, shifting employment patterns, and changes to the tax regime have all contributed to a bulge in the number of those working for themselves: Indeed, according to a recent The Office of National Statistics from 2019, there […]
We hope that 2021 and payroll may not be such a rollercoaster as 2020 was. However, there will still be planning that needs to be put in place. Here are a couple of items that we believe people processing payroll need to watch out for in 2021. Furlough is coming to an end The re-instated […]
