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In our first episode of Hotels unpacked, a new podcast for the hotel investment market, we sit down with leading hotelier and entrepreneur, Tony Matharu, of Integrity International.

In our first episode of Hotels unpacked, a new podcast for the hotel investment market, we sit down with leading hotelier and entrepreneur, Tony Matharu, of Integrity International.

A court decision from a year ago is back in the news.

The Loan Market Association's Real Estate Finance Conference highlighted key 2024 themes: resilient lending despite economic challenges, cautious approach to distressed debt due to market uncertainties, and increased focus on sustainability in office spaces to meet ESG criteria.

There have been major changes in the UK tax regime from 6 April 2025, and one group of individuals who are affected by these rule changes are US citizens, with the new regime presenting fresh opportunities for US individuals moving to the UK for various economic or personal reasons.

In our tax monitor, we cover all the latest tax policy developments impacting the private capital industry across a range of jurisdictions.

In our first policy in practice Autumn Statement 2023 podcast episode, David Gauke and Rhiannon Kinghall Were discuss the tax headlines and implications for our clients.

In this article for the June edition of French estate planning journal Ingénierie Patrimoniale, Edward Reed and George Mitkov...

The Court of Appeal in its recent judgement in the Schofield case has dealt another blow the tax avoidance industry.

Although the tort of conspiracy dates back over 100 years, we have seen a real growth in the frequency of claims in civil fraud matters using it.

The Private Fund Adviser Rules adopted by the SEC in August 2023 (and summarised in our September note) were overturned on 5 June 2024 by a US appeals court.

Macfarlanes advised Hayfin in its management buyout, partnering with Arctos Partners to acquire a majority stake from British Columbia Management Corporation. The transaction involved corporate, tax, and regulatory aspects, continuing Macfarlanes' long-standing relationship with Hayfin, a €31bn AUM asset management firm.

Last Thursday, the Chancellor said in a Commons reply to Andrew Tyrie MP that retrospective taxes are acceptable where "the wishes of Parliament have been abused and avoided".

The European Commission published a report on the functioning of the EU securitisation regulation on 10 October 2022 (the SECR Report)...

The FIA has announced the development of a new European Agent Trustee Model (EATM) for client clearing of OTC derivative transactions.

The FCA is shifting towards an outcomes-focused supervisory approach, inviting firms to suggest simplifications or removals of complex, duplicative, or overly prescriptive rules. While aiming to reduce regulatory burdens, the FCA emphasizes that this does not mean lowering standards. Responses are due by 31 October 2024.

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has published revised wording for the selling restrictions most commonly put in place on equity transactions.