Articles & Blogs

The Queen's Speech - what does it mean for employment law?

Friday, 05 June 2015

Following the general election result on 7 May 2015, we reported on the new Conservative government's key pledges on employment law.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Should payment under a settlement agreement be taxed as 'earnings'?

Friday, 05 June 2015

In a recent case, the First-tier Tribunal held that a payment made to an employee under a settlement agreement in settlement of a potential race discrimination claim.

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Art in Your Attic May Pay Your Tax Bill

Thursday, 04 June 2015

An important collection of paintings by Winston Churchill was recently offered in lieu of inheritance tax due on the estate of Mary Soames, Churchill’s last surviving child.

Articles & Blogs Private Client

Who owns looted art?

Thursday, 04 June 2015

You may have seen the film, The Woman in Gold, starring Helen Mirren, which tells the story of Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee from Austria.

For Richer for Poorer... the Consequences of Divorce

Thursday, 04 June 2015

Over the course of a marriage, financial affairs tend to become entangled for numerous reasons, including one party receiving an inheritance or the couple making differing levels of contributions, both financially and otherwise.