ArticleSustainable Drainage Systems: New Planning Guidance For New HomesNew planning guidance came into force from 6 April 2015 for the implementation of sustainable drainage systems at major new housing developments.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleThe Property Litigation Christmas Cracker - December 2013Here we are at the end of 2013. The house price boom in Central London seems to be expanding to fill the sphere of the M25 and being driven by places such as Guildford, the home counties and the commuter belt generally.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleSouth East Economy SnapshotThe South East's position as one of the more prosperous areas of the UK, in terms of both lifestyle and work looks set to continue...United KingdomStrategyCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleEntrepreneurs’ Relief: The End Of The 10% Tax Rate?Entrepreneurs’ Relief is a valuable tax relief for business owners. United KingdomTaxCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleHMRC Target Footballers, Agents And Clubs In New Wave Of InvestigationsNew figures show that HMRC are ramping up investigations into footballers, agents and football clubs. United KingdomTaxCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleNon-Residents Come Within UK Capital Gains Tax Net On SaleDisposals by non-UK residents of their UK residential property will be subject to UK capital gains tax ("CGT") from April 2015.United KingdomTaxCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticlePotential VAT Benefit For Housing Associations - Draft Finance Bill Opens Consultation On Changes In Tax LawNon-recoverable VAT is a drain on the finances of many housing associations. The core activities of housing rental and resales are exempt from VAT; but the sale of new build homes and the supply of maintenance services to other organisations (such as local authorities under the terms of a stock transfer agreement) are taxable supplies and often generate a recovery shortfall.United KingdomTaxCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleFCA Launches Review Into The Unsecured Credit MarketWith many people shopping away their lockdown blues, it has been reported that "Buy Now Pay Later" (BNPL) FinTechs have experienced an increase in revenues since the onset of Covid.United KingdomTechnologyCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleA Clear Direction Of TravelIt is no surprise that progress towards urban air aviation is continuing despite the current pandemic.United KingdomTransportCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleCan Payments Made Directly To A Government Be A Bribe?Recently the US Department of Justice (DOJ) published an Opinion Release concerning the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act .United StatesCriminal LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
VideoLight Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by Senior Associate Director, Dr Axel Jacob, GIA to discuss why protect a right to light addressing the human benefits...United Arab EmiratesReal Estate and ConstructionCharles Russell Speechlys Dubai
ArticleToo Much Information? A Significant Development In HMRC PowersRecent years have seen a major increase both in HMRC's powers and also the information at HMRC's disposal. United KingdomTaxCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleUpdate On The Unitary Patent & Unified Patent CourtThere have been several significant developments since the signature of the Unified Patent Court agreement in February 2013.United KingdomIntellectual PropertyCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleCMA Chief Executive Calls For New Regime To Regulate Digital MarketsAndrea Coscelli, CEO of the Competitions and Markets Authority, has outlined the regulatory body's vision for a new, stricter regime for monitoring anti-competitive practice and abuse...United KingdomAntitrust/Competition LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
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ArticleBig Business And Modern Slavery: New Requirements For OrganisationsThe Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the "Act") is a sweeping project to crack down on modern slavery practices, both within the EU and beyond.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleCommercial Agents Regulations Apply To An Agent Who Acts For Multiple PrincipalsRossetti Marketing Limited was the successor to Solutions Marketing Limited, an agency founded by two individuals to represent Asian furniture manufacturers in the UK. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleDistinction Between Rescission And Discharge By BreachMr Howard-Jones (H-J) bought a warehouse and outbuildings from Mr Tate. At the time of completion, the property was supplied with water and electricity from T’s nearby farm. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleGuarantee Not In Effect Until All Guarantors SignHarvey and three other individuals entered into a guarantee with Dunbar to secure the liabilities of a company to which Dunbar was loaning money in relation to a property finance project.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP