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• Changes to Inheritance Tax on UK Businesses

  From April 2026, the rules on inheritance tax (IHT) relief for UK business assets will change. Each person will receive a £1m allowance on qualifying business assets. Business assets above this allowance will be taxed at a reduced rate of 20% (rather than 40%). Unlike other IHT allowances, this allowance…

• Top 10 pitch deck essentials for Venture Capital (VC) backing

  If you’re the owner of an innovative start-up looking to kickstart growth and become the next market leader with venture capital (VC), creating a pitch deck that will leave a lasting impression on investors is a must. When preparing to raise  capital for their businesses, whether from VCs, growth-focused private…

• What are my alternatives to court in order to resolve my financial matters on my divorce?

  There are various options available to deal with financial matters. To formalise any agreement it is extremely important that a court order is drawn up dealing with both parties’ claims and importantly, dismissing those claims where necessary. If a court order is not drawn up, parties’ claims against each other…

• The role of Third-Party Intervenors in Matrimonial Finance Cases

  To intervene or not to intervene – that is the question! I have dealt with quite a few matrimonial finance cases where third parties – be it a family member or a business associate – claim to have an interest in the family home or in other matrimonial properties…

• Case Study – Business Visits and UK entry requirements

  Entering the UK as a Visitor comes with strict limitations, particularly for business-related activities. Whether you are a non-visa national requiring an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), or a visa national who must apply for prior Entry Clearance, the rules are precise. In some cases, even non-visa nationals should consider applying…

• Is the family court system failing children and families and can arbitration help?

  A recent report by the National Audit Office (Improving family court services for children – NAO report) paints a stark picture of the family justice system in England and Wales. With average case durations in private law children proceedings now exceeding 46 weeks and some stretching beyond 100…

• Can a Court take account of coercive and controlling behaviour in a marriage?

  The recent case of PN v SA (EWFC 141) made it clear that the Court will not enforce a financial agreement made before, during or after a marriage if one of the spouses signed it under inappropriate pressure and without the benefit of legal advice. In this landmark case,…

• Top 10 things to know about AI Regulation – is your UK tech business ready?

  The UK tech sector is charging ahead with AI innovation—but regulation is fast catching up. While the EU AI Act entered into force on August 1, 2024, with requirements applying gradually, the UK is taking a different approach. Currently, no dedicated AI law is in force in the UK. Instead,…