Business
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For many farming families, lifetime gifting can effectively reduce future inheritance tax (IHT) liabilities and support the next generation. However, gifting land, partnership interests or farm buildings is rarely as...
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”) has introduced the greatest changes to UK company law in recent years; notably including the need for directors and persons of...
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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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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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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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From 6 April 2026, reforms announced in the 2025 Budget have expanded eligibility for Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes. What is an EMI scheme? An EMI scheme is a government-backed...
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The Emerging Companies team at Ashtons has advised Norwich safeguarding start-up Aidos on its seed funding round. Aidos is a fast-growing safeguarding technology that makes children and teachers in photos...
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This article has been produced following the first session of the Ashtons Legal and Chadwicks Wealth ‘Strategic Exit Programme’ series, which explores how business owners can better prepare for succession,...
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