Macfarlanes

December 28, 2018

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And we are off...the EU Settlement Scheme is about to go public

The UK Government has stated that, following the completion of its private pilots, the EU Settlement Scheme (the Scheme) will enter a...

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Macfarlanes

December 28, 2018

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The immigration white paper: further evidence of the UK Government turning back time

In the week before Christmas, the Government published its immigration white paper, setting out its plans to implement a new immigration...

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Ceinwen Rees, Joe Maughan

December 21, 2018

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Sun, sand and suspicious tax authorities: will the EU blacklist the USA?

“The difference between tax evasion and tax avoidance is: (a) whatever the IRS says; (b) 20 years in prison; (c) a good lawyer; (d) all...

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Paul Ellison

December 20, 2018

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ESMA urges MiFID firms to keep clients informed about Brexit impact

Yesterday, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) reminded MiFID firms of their obligations to disclose information to...

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Macfarlanes

December 19, 2018

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Supreme Court catches up with modern day methods of communication

The Supreme Court delivered its decision this week in UKI (Kingsway) Limited v Westminster City Council, a significant case concerning...

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Gregory Price

December 19, 2018

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Is Bitcoin a currency?

It depends why you are asking.

For VAT purposes, transactions in cryptocurrencies are treated as VAT exempt, essentially on the grounds...

Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

December 19, 2018

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The NECC confirms a "pipeline" of anti-financial crime activity in 2019

The National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) is a little-known group based in the National Crime Agency (NCA)'s London offices that...

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Mark Lawrence

December 19, 2018

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Supreme Court closes door on using redevelopment solely to oppose tenancy renewal

The Supreme Court has decided that a landlord cannot resist the exercise of a business tenant’s statutory right to a new tenancy on the...

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Tom Mortlock

December 19, 2018

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Fund managers are eager to tap the power of big data, but what will the regulators say?

There has been explosive growth in the types and quantity of data available to the fund management industry in recent years, and as the...

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Ashley Greenbank

December 18, 2018

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Preparation time again...

The news this morning was that the Government will be stepping up its preparations for a no-deal Brexit. This is perhaps not...

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Matthew Ramsey

December 17, 2018

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Status anxiety - Government publishes employment law proposals following the Taylor Report

The Government has put forward a series of proposals following its responses to the July 2017 Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices....

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Nick Barnes

December 14, 2018

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Restrictive covenant not modified to excuse development built in breach

Developers should beware before deciding to build in breach of restrictive covenants. They should not assume that a combination of a...

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

December 13, 2018

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The Government pats itself on the back as it reflects on year 1 of its anti-corruption strategy

Last year, the UK Government launched a five year anti-corruption strategy (due to run until 2022). For those unfamiliar with the...

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Neill Blundell, Francis Bond

December 13, 2018

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UK takes global top spot for anti-money laundering

The UK has been given the highest possible rating by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) following a review of its AML framework. FATF...

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William Sykes

December 13, 2018

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Brexit relief for cleared OTC

Some good news amongst the chaos - a year's grace for EU members clearing OTC on LCH, LME, ICE and other London CCPs.

One would hope...

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Dominic Sedghi

December 13, 2018

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The Wates Principles are here – now we wait and see

I had the pleasure on Wednesday of attending the launch event for the new Wates Principles of corporate governance for large private...

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Macfarlanes

December 11, 2018

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Reports of the death of the Tier 1 (Investor) category have been greatly exaggerated...

...for now.

The UK Home Office has confirmed that the Tier 1 (Investor) category is not suspended but that it will be reformed in the New...

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Macfarlanes

December 11, 2018

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FCA’s findings on multi-firm cyber review: wholesale banks and the asset management industry

Following the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) multi-firm review of cybersecurity in the asset management and wholesale banking...

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Stephen Robinson

December 10, 2018

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UK limited partnership law reform: flexibility on “UK links”, but what does it mean for PFLPs?

As foreshadowed by recent reporting in the FT (discussed in a previous blog), the Government this morning announced its intention to make...

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Tom Marsom

December 10, 2018

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Employers can help their EU employees navigate Brexit in a variety of different ways

The results of the Brexit referendum in 2016 had an immediate and unsettling personal impact on the millions of European workers who...

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Gregory Price

December 10, 2018

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Is tax a corporate governance matter?

Earlier today the Financial Reporting Council published the final version of the Wates Principles – a new framework for corporate...

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Tom Marsom

December 10, 2018

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If you're planning a European holiday in 2019 you may want to check your passport now

The UK Government has started to release guidance on what to expect in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The greatest personal impact will...

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

December 10, 2018

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Waive privilege to show co-operation - the latest guidance from the SFO

In the past few weeks, various senior members of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have been giving guidance on how companies can go about...

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

December 7, 2018

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Another setback for the SFO as the case against Tesco executives collapses

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) suffered another defeat in the courts yesterday as the charges of fraud and false accounting they had...

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Macfarlanes

December 7, 2018

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Why the buy-side should buy into the FX Global Code

This is the unambiguous title of a speech given yesterday by Andrew Hauser, Executive Director, Markets at the Bank of England. Mr Hauser...

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Macfarlanes

December 7, 2018

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Changes announced to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) and Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route

In a written ministerial statement, Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes has announced a number of changes to the UK Immigration...

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Tom Marsom

December 6, 2018

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EU Citizens' rights to stay in the UK to be watered down in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit

As the UK Government continues to struggle with the complexities of leaving the European Union, questions have been asked on the rights...

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Elizabeth Doherty

December 6, 2018

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Court of Protection actions on the rise

The Financial Times (FT) reported on Saturday a 71 per cent increase in court actions in the past year against those with Lasting Powers...

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Macfarlanes

December 6, 2018

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Where now for the Tier 1 (Investor) scheme?

The UK Government has announced that it is temporarily suspending the Tier 1 (Investor) scheme from midnight tonight.

This has been done...

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Ashley Greenbank

December 5, 2018

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Is EU digital services tax in its death throes?

The Financial Times reports today on the latest moves in the attempts to introduce some form of EU-wide tax on digital services.

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Macfarlanes

December 5, 2018

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Breaking up is never easy: terminating by notice

In November this year the White Paper Conferences Company held a day-long meeting for business professionals in the property industry....

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Neill Blundell, Max Hobbs

December 4, 2018

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The successful conclusion of the SFO's first DPA

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced at the end of last week that its first deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) has been...

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And we are off...the EU Settlement Scheme is about to go public

The immigration white paper: further evidence of the UK Government turning back time

Sun, sand and suspicious tax authorities: will the EU blacklist the USA?

ESMA urges MiFID firms to keep clients informed about Brexit impact

Supreme Court catches up with modern day methods of communication

Is Bitcoin a currency?

The NECC confirms a "pipeline" of anti-financial crime activity in 2019

Supreme Court closes door on using redevelopment solely to oppose tenancy renewal

Fund managers are eager to tap the power of big data, but what will the regulators say?

Preparation time again...

Status anxiety - Government publishes employment law proposals following the Taylor Report

Restrictive covenant not modified to excuse development built in breach

The Government pats itself on the back as it reflects on year 1 of its anti-corruption strategy

UK takes global top spot for anti-money laundering

Brexit relief for cleared OTC

The Wates Principles are here – now we wait and see

Reports of the death of the Tier 1 (Investor) category have been greatly exaggerated...

FCA’s findings on multi-firm cyber review: wholesale banks and the asset management industry

UK limited partnership law reform: flexibility on “UK links”, but what does it mean for PFLPs?

Employers can help their EU employees navigate Brexit in a variety of different ways

Is tax a corporate governance matter?

If you're planning a European holiday in 2019 you may want to check your passport now

Waive privilege to show co-operation - the latest guidance from the SFO

Another setback for the SFO as the case against Tesco executives collapses

Why the buy-side should buy into the FX Global Code

Changes announced to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) and Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route

EU Citizens' rights to stay in the UK to be watered down in the event of a "no-deal" Brexit

Court of Protection actions on the rise

Where now for the Tier 1 (Investor) scheme?

Is EU digital services tax in its death throes?

Breaking up is never easy: terminating by notice

The successful conclusion of the SFO's first DPA