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Securities Transfer Tax – the government’s proposed replacement for Stamp Duty on shares and securities The UK government has published draft legislation with the aim of replacing Stamp Duty on...
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Changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) from 6 April 2026 mean that valuations are likely to play a much greater role when calculating inheritance tax...
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Since 29 June 2026, companies and partnerships (including LLPs) can now face criminal liability where a senior manager commits an offence while acting within the actual or apparent scope of...
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In the ten years or so following the introduction of the Class Q Permitted Development Prior Approval route for converting redundant farm buildings into dwellings, more than 21,500 Class Q...
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Farming has never stood still. There simply isn’t time for that. From mechanisation to drones and Precision Agriculture, the sector has a long history of embracing innovation to improve efficiency...
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The Department for Business & Trade has published an updated timeline setting out the implementation dates for the various changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025. The key updated...
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A derivative claim is a legal action brought by a company member on behalf of the company in respect of alleged wrongdoing by a director. The procedure governing derivative claims...
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Many people still think pre-nuptial agreements are only for celebrities or the very wealthy. In reality, they are now used by many different couples, especially where family assets or a...
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A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. It may be written, agreed verbally, or implied from the parties’ conduct. Recording agreements in writing with clear...
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This article has been produced following the final session of the Ashtons Legal and Chadwicks Wealth ‘Strategic Exit Programme’ session on preparing for succession, sale and long-term value. It looks...
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Under sections 994 to 999 of the Companies Act 2006, shareholders may petition the court where the company’s affairs have been, or are being, conducted in a manner that is...
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This article has been produced following the second session of the Ashtons Legal and Chadwicks Wealth ‘Strategic Exit Programme’ series, which explores how business owners can better prepare for succession, sale,...
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