The impact of COVID-19 on the value of businesses
Has COVID-19 wiped out business values and should business owners pause all large strategic decisions?
Survive or thrive: A guide to building financial fortitude in times of crisis
With increasing lockdowns, as well as other headwinds such as Brexit and the prospect of further tax reforms at play, what actions might be appropriate for businesses across the UK to consider taking?
Borrowed trouble: Dealing with the loan charge
Almost a year has passed since an independent review of the disguised remuneration loan charge was carried out by Sir Amyas Morse. The review set out clearer guidelines as to how HMRC should deal with loan charges and disguised remuneration. However, many businesses and owners are still confused as to what they need to do in order to resolve the issues of disguised remuneration.
Invest or divest: will 2021 be a big year for deals?
Whilst the business world has been hit by a series of extraordinary challenges, deals in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market have indeed continued to take place. There have been plenty of acquisitive opportunities; utilised either via offensive or defensive strategies which have led to the enhancement or protection of company positioning. As we turn […]
What will a recovery look like for UK Plc?
Guests on Quantuma’s latest ‘Building financial fortitude’ webinar recently discussed prospects for the UK economy in 2021 revealing that it will be the best-prepared companies that would thrive as the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic persists.
HMRC preferential status: the impact on directors
On 1 December 2020, HMRC’s preferential creditor status is due to be reinstated. This means that for any insolvency which commences on or after 1 December 2020, certain HMRC liabilities will rank ahead of a floating charge and unsecured creditors.
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Over 20 firms land roles on UK Government’s post-Brexit trade panel
The UK Government has finalised its post-Brexit trade law panel (TLP), with magic circle and US firms set to advise on future deals and disputes following the EU referendum. The appointments come after the UK signed a deal governing its future relationship with the European Union at the end of 2020. The TLP will cover […]
Supreme Court backs FCA in landmark insurance case
The Supreme Court has substantially allowed an appeal brought by HSF client, the Financial Conduct Authority, in a highly-anticipated judgment over Covid-related business losses. Today’s judgment brings guidance for businesses and the watchdog as to whether certain business interruption policies linked to the pandemic relate to losses. Crucially, it means that businesses can make claims to […]
Allen & Overy first magic circle firm to post retention for March 2021
Allen & Overy has become the first magic circle firm to reveal its retention figures for this spring. Out of an intake of 37 qualifying trainees, 36 applied for newly qualified (NQ) positions, with the firm offering jobs to 34 of them, all of whom accepted. That gives a final retention rate of 92 per […]
Over 130 jobs axed in Norton Rose Fulbright’s business overhaul
Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) is implementing a drastic restructuring across its Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) offices, with 132 jobs being cut.
KPMG Law starts 2021 with new investment to scale UK business
KPMG’s management is eyeing growth in its UK legal arm after a cash investment, as part of its plan to turnover £100m annually within the next few years. The cash injection, which went through just before Christmas and whose amount was not disclosed, is meant to scale up current practices and business lines in coming […]
Shearman hires Linklaters duo for Munich launch
Shearman & Sterling has become the second law firm today to announce the opening of a Munich office, kickstarting operations with two partners from Linklaters. The US firm has hired corporate partner Florian Harder and tax partner Jann Jetter for the launch. Harder has been at Linklaters since 2007, starting off at SJ Berwin, while […]
