A wolf in sheep’s clothing – HRMC continues crackdown on tax avoidance schemes
HMRC are still hot on the heels of tax avoiders who have previously used disguised…
April 9, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Acquisitions and disposals of businesses: an overview
This guide sets out some of the issues that are likely to be encountered during…
January 7, 2020 By Gavin Poole
To trustee or not to trustee?
It is important to recognise the value of trusteeship. Trustees are in high demand with up…
August 6, 2019 By Catherine Carlton
How can charities reduce risk when partnering with a non-charity?
On 29th March 2019, the Charity Commission published guidance - ‘Charities with a connection to…
July 12, 2019 By Catherine Carlton
Non-Disclosure Agreements – an end to the “cover up” culture?
On 11 June, the House of Commons’ Women and Equalities Committee published its report entitled…
July 9, 2019 By Stephens Scown
The Rise of ‘Femtech’ – Have investors been missing out?
The once uncomfortable topic for many has now become the perfect opportunity to profit. Technology…
June 26, 2019 By Catherine Carlton
The business lifecycle and your legal obligations
The business lifecycle charts the different phases of a business over time. Each stage in…
March 1, 2019 By Stephens Scown
No man or business has to be an island: top legal issues for business collaborations
Many of us enjoy living and working in the south west. The challenges of working…
December 12, 2018 By Gavin Poole
Independence of NEDs: the Financial Reporting Council publishes its conclusions
Following consultation in the early part of this year, the FRC has published the 2018…
July 31, 2018 By Gavin Poole
Women on corporate boards: what progress?
In 2011, Lord Davies embarked on an independent review of the representation of women on…
March 8, 2018 By Stephens Scown
Company Law Update: Important Changes to the PSC Regime
From 26 June 2017 any companies who are required to keep a register of people…
June 16, 2017 By Stephens Scown
Bank of Mum and Dad…more than you bargained for?
Familial ties and money are important facets of life to many people – and so…
June 2, 2017 By Gavin Poole