Insights

A guide to Inheritance Tax – when is it payable and what does it mean for the value of your estate?

Caroline Fraser, Partner in our Private Client team summarises what Inheritance Tax is, what the tax-free thresholds are and the increase in HMRC investigations

Supreme Court hands down its decision in long-running ‘sleepover’ payments case

The latest furlough extension will be welcome for charities

Furlough has saved many jobs throughout the coronavirus pandemic and the question now for third sector organisations is now many more can it protect on the road

Virtual resolution - maintaining commercial relationships in a post-Brexit and Covid-19 world

Businesses in conflict could avoid of the destruction of relationships by considering mediation or arbitration, both of which continue to be effective…

A renewed approach to land, woodland and wildlife could reap rewards for rural businesses

As policymakers and investors target net zero carbon and biodiversity gains, there are growing motivations to enhance your natural capital assets – and…

The many and varied legal consequences of the pandemic

There is little doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has, either directly or indirectly, affected the vast majority of the world’s population

Social media in the workplace: WhatsApp group chat supports recent harassment claim

Following the high-profile media coverage of the Black Lives Matter movement employers should be more aware than ever of the importance of encouraging equality

Defamed online – the pros and cons of seeking vindication in court

Posting negative comments online may not only be risky if found to be defamatory but taking action could still reflect negatively on the business or…

Can sharing an opinion online be defamatory?

The decision in a recent English case demonstrates the real-world implications of sharing opinions online