Dispute Resolution Update – High Court claim regarding a Remuneration Trust
Claim against Accountants for negligent advice.
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Property Use Classes and how they can affect your Business
Planning Use Classes determine what a property may be used for by its lawful applicants. Before you lease or buy a property for your business, you should always check whether you need to obtain planning permission or prior approval for its intended use, and, if so, assess your chances of getting it. Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate team, looks at the different use classes and the changes made to these in September 2020.
Resolution of Tax Avoidance disputes
Tom Maple considers the latest crack down by HMRC detailed in Spotlight 58.
Updated Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers
The European Commission has adopted final versions of new standard contractual clauses for use in data transfers involving European Economic Area states.
The Future of the Motor Block Exemption in the UK
Tom Maple considers the future of the motor block exemption as the UK Government commences a period of consultation.
What is a Section 106 Agreement?
Lauren Walker, an associate in our Real Estate team, explains what a Section 106 Agreement is and how it may affect your property.
Letting Agencies: Are you getting the basics rights?
We look at some of the common legal pitfalls for letting agencies.
Government Proposals for New Audit and Corporate Reporting Regimes
Tom Maple considers how the government’s proposed new auditing and corporate reporting regimes may impact companies, as further statutory requirements look set to be imposed on directors and auditors.
Going Green – Advertising and Marketing Environmentally Friendly Products and Services
Cathrine Ripley considers new guidance for businesses claiming that their products or services are environmentally friendly and addresses the risks of “greenwashing”.
ICO publishes draft anonymisation and pseudonymisation guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office has published the first draft chapter of its anonymisation, pseudonymisation and privacy enhancing technologies guidance, and has launched a consultation seeking feedback on the draft guidance. This first chapter, Introduction to Anonymisation, defines anonymisation and pseudonymisation, and explores the legal, policy and governance issues around the application of anonymisation and pseudonymisation in the context of data protection law.
What is a Tree Preservation Order?
Lauren Walker, an associate in the Real Estate team, looks at how trees are protected, what works are permitted when a tree is protected and the possible consequences of failing to comply with a tree preservation order.