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Henry Vane and Rebecca Rose dig into the tax treatment of conservation covenants for investors, landowners and responsible bodies.

The UK Government has launched a consultation proposing to treat US limited liability companies (LLCs) as transparent for UK tax purposes when held by individuals, addressing long-standing double taxation issues that have deterred internationally mobile individuals from living and investing in the UK.

The private funds radar is our regular roundup of developments from around the world for private fund stakeholders.

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) updated its guidance on ‘Corporate Co-Operation' in late April 2025 (the Guidance). The Guidance has been heralded by the SFO as bringing greater clarity for corporates...

An individual who invested indirectly in a property development project through intermediate companies was unable to claim directly under...

The Court of Appeal's recent judgment in R (oao World Uyghur Congress) v NCA [2024] EWCA Civ 715 clarifies UK's Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), highlighting risks for businesses. It mandates vigilance against inadvertent involvement in money laundering via supply chains, impacting sectors from textiles to finance, urging enhanced compliance and risk mitigation efforts.

The Upper Tribunal reversed Stuart Barnes' IR35 ruling, determining his Sky contract met employment criteria. Key factors included fixed payments, exclusivity, control, and a long-term relationship indicative of employment.

The European Accessibility Act (the Act), is an EU Directive which aims to harmonise accessibility requirements for certain products and services offered to consumers within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Evergreen credit funds are increasingly being adopted by sponsors to meet investor demand for greater liquidity than is typically offered...

Private capital fund managers have seen investors demand more ESG aligned products over recent years.

The Court of Appeal was recently asked to determine the meaning of the "good arguable case" test for the grant of a worldwide freezing injunction (WFO).

The Court of Appeal's decision in DAZN Ltd v Coupang Corp [2025] EWCA Civ 1083 is an important reminder that an English law contract can be formed by informal means.

On 4 March 2024, Apple was fined €1.84bn by the European Commission for abusing its dominant position in respect of the distribution of music streaming...

After a long wait, the Government's second Economic Crime Bill has received Royal Assent to become the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

Macfarlanes offers a distinctive approach to serving private capital managers by integrating top-tier legal expertise with complementary non-legal services. This combination creates a comprehensive solution designed specifically for the unique needs of private capital firms.

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a conversion of preference shares into ordinary shares was invalid because it amounted to a variation of class rights that had not been properly approved.

Ground rent investment strategies have grown significantly in recent decades, and it is presently estimated by the Residential Freehold Association...

On 4 April 2025, the European Commission finally published the non-confidential version of its decision under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) in relation...