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How The Budget Influences Divorce, Financial Settlements And Family Wealth Planning

Divorce reshapes not only a relationship but also the financial life that has grown around it. The family home, savings, pensions and long-term plans that once supported one household must suddenly stretch to support two.

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Buckles Law

Relocation, Relocation, Relocation…

The 2024 Autumn Budget in the UK introduced an immediate rise in capital gains tax (CGT) and changes to the taxation of international individuals, most of which took effect on 06 April 2025.

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GGI Global Alliance

Reform Of Housing Taxes Needs Long-term Planning

There had been much rumour and speculation before last week's budget about changes to property taxes.

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Hunters

Stopping The Brain Drain: How The UK Government Should Rethink Its Strategy On Global Talent

The last couple of years have been turbulent for wealthy individuals who once viewed the UK as a prime destination to build businesses, invest capital and raise families.

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Withers LLP

Tax Efficiency And HMRC Compliance – The Rise Of Family Investment Companies

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Hunters

UK Pensions: What's New This Week? December 8, 2025

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A&O Shearman

Are You AIMing To Move To The Main Market?

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Travers Smith LLP

Inheritance Tax: Gifting Smarter

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Hunters

How The 2026 Agricultural And Business Property Relief Changes Could Affect Your Estate

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Parker Bullen

Trustee Quarterly Update

United Kingdom Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

2025 Autumn Budget

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Nazali

Autumn Budget 2025: What The Key Changes Mean For You, Your Family And Your Business

United Kingdom Tax

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Parker Bullen

2025 Autumn Budget: What Could It Mean For You?

United Kingdom Tax

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Rothera Bray

Autumn Budget 2025: What Changes Are On The Horizon For Pensions?

United Kingdom Employment

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Burness Paull

The Space Season 3 Episode 5 (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

Tech 10 – Episode 9: Gartner IT Symposium: Reflections And Tech Trends For 2026 (Video)

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AlixPartners

3 Lessons From The State Of Risk & Compliance Report

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NAVEX

Podcast: Failure To Prevent Fraud

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A&O Shearman

#DigitalFrontiers Podcast: AI, Law And Technology Insights (Podcast)

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Browne Jacobson

Budget 2025 – £1 Million Allowance For Agricultural Property Relief And Business Property Relief Can Be Transferred Between Spouses

In her Budget speech on 26 November 2025, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced that the £1 million allowance for agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief...

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Hunters

The Autumn Budget 2025: Private Client Perspective

Having announced the largest package of tax rises in decades at last year's Budget, the Chancellor promised that this had been a "once in a parliament" event...

United Kingdom Tax

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Macfarlanes LLP

Budget 2025: Individuals & Families

The hotly anticipated Budget was finally announced yesterday, after much speculation and media noise. Rachel Reeves' statement was somewhat overshadowed...

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Burness Paull

General Tax Rise Predictions

Our tax lawyers explore the potential changes to general taxation anticipated in the 2025 Autumn Budget, and what these could mean for businesses and individuals.

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Browne Jacobson

Lifetime Gifting Under Fire: What The Autumn Budget Could Mean For Your Estate Plan

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Hunters

FIG Regime: The UK's Tax Regime For New Residents

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Macfarlanes LLP

Reforms To UK Inheritance Tax: The Move To A Residence-based Regime

United Kingdom Tax

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Macfarlanes LLP

Reflections Ahead Of The UK Autumn Budget 2025

United Kingdom Tax

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Macfarlanes LLP

Case Study: Navigating The UK's Inheritance Tax Challenges

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Dixcart UK

Assets In The UK And Inheritance Tax – Planning Opportunities Available For Certain Individuals

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Dixcart Group Limited

The Rise Of The Family Investment Company

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Hunters

The Best Ways To Gift Money To Grandchildren

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Buckles Law

When The Trust Deed Goes Missing: Lessons From The High Court

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Buckles Law

Your Questions Answered: How Do I Set Up A Trust To Protect My Assets?

United Kingdom Family

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

The Rise Of The Family Investment Company

Family investment companies (FICs) have become an increasingly popular vehicle for wealth structuring and succession planning, particularly among high-net-worth individuals and families seeking greater control...

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Hunters

The Best Ways To Gift Money To Grandchildren

Grandparent-grandchild relationship is often one of the strongest, most meaningful bonds there can be, with grandparents being known to shower their little ones with love and presents.

United Kingdom Tax

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Buckles Law

When The Trust Deed Goes Missing: Lessons From The High Court

Life policies written into Trust have long been a mainstay of financial planning. They can ensure policy proceeds are paid swiftly, outside probate, and often in a tax-efficient manner.

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Buckles Law

Your Questions Answered: How Do I Set Up A Trust To Protect My Assets?

So, you're thinking of creating a trust. You might wish to do that for tax reasons, or because you are concerned with protecting your assets for the future. Perhaps your priority is managing assets for a vulnerable loved...

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

The Meaning Of Life (Lexgreen Services Ltd v HMRC)

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Macfarlanes LLP

Business Property Relief Is Changing, Here's What You Can Do

As announced by the UK Government on 30 October 2024 ('Budget Day'), draft legislation has now been published confirming reforms to two key inheritance tax reliefs...

United Kingdom Tax

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Withers LLP

Big Changes To Pension And Inheritance Tax Rules Coming In 2027: What You Need To Know

From 6 April 2027, the UK government will introduce one of the most significant shifts in pension and inheritance tax (IHT) policy in recent years. These changes could affect how much tax your loved ones pay...

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Rothera Bray

Proposal Suggests Bringing LLP Members Within Scope Of Employer NICs To The Detriment Of Asset Management LLPs

A proposal to bring LLP members within the scope of Employer NICs could, if implemented, lead to significant additional taxation for members of LLPs operating in the asset management and other sectors.

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Dechert

Suitable Structures And Jurisdictions For Setting Up A Family Office

The management of the wealth and affairs of ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) has evolved into a highly specialised industry, demanding tailored solutions for the preservation, growth, and intergenerational transfer of wealth.

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Withers LLP

Draft Legislation Published Re IHT On Pension Death Benefits

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Addleshaw Goddard

Modernising Wills Law: What The Upcoming Reforms Mean For You

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Wrigleys Solicitors

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Lewis Silkin

Sustainable Farming And Tax Relief: What's Changing In 2025?

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Rothera Bray

UK Pensions: Joint DB And DC Trustee Agenda—September 2025

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A&O Shearman

Caroline Foulger Examines The 2027 IHT Changes And Why Families Must Act Early In WealthBriefing

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Hunters

Private Client Partners Comment On Potential Inheritance Tax Changes

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Spencer West

How To Avoid The Tax Traps When Gifting Money To Children

United Kingdom Tax

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Caroline Foulger Examines The 2027 IHT Changes: Why Families Must Act Early In The WealthBriefing

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Hunters

Caroline Foulger Outlines The Growing IHT Burden For Average Families In The FT Adviser

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Hunters

Family Investment Companies: A Solution For Long-term Wealth Preservation

United Kingdom Tax

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Withers LLP

Planning Or Preying? Inheritance Tax, Lifetime Gifts, And The Rise Of Elder Financial Abuse

United Kingdom Tax

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Hunters

Passing It On: Planning In Anticipation Of A Gift Tax

United Kingdom Tax

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Withers LLP

Costs In Executor Disputes: Recent Judicial Insights And Principles

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Browne Jacobson

President Trump And Making Your Inheritance Tax Planning Great Again!

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Burness Paull

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Challenging Lifetime Gifts And Lasting Powers Of Attorney (Video)

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DMH Stallard

What Is An Isle Of Man 2006 Act Company?

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Dixcart Group Limited

Inheritance Tax In The UK: Is It Fit For Modern Life? (Video)

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Family Investment Companies: Facts About FICS

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Berg Kaprow Lewis

Creating And Updating Your Will (Video)

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Russell-Cooke Solicitors

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