Opinions

The Taxation of Heritage Assets: Rebecca Meade writes for ThoughtLeaders4

Private Client Senior Associate, Rebecca Meade, has authored an article for the ThoughtLeaders4 Private Client Tax Magazine entitled ‘Saving heritage assets for the nation whilst saving tax – the taxation of heritage assets’.

A tale of two halves… – Victoria Towers speaks to Logistics Manager

Partner and Co-Head of Industrial & Logistics, Victoria Towers, has provided expert commentary to Logistics Manager magazine on the growing discrepancy between the sector’s occupier market and investment market; how the former remains strong, but the latter has nosedived.

Why Family Governance is Important – Patricia Boon speaks to Jersey Finance

Private Client Partner, Patricia Boon, speaks to Jersey Finance about what Family Governance means and why it is so important for wealthy families in Asia.

Speaking to Business Development Consultant, Maria McDermott, Patricia explains the concept of family governance and shares why it is so important in succession planning, particularly in times of divorce or conflict.

The later living sector needs a boost – Amy France speaks to Property Week

Commercial Real Estate Partner and Head of Later Living, Amy France, has spoken to Property Week about the International Longevity Centre’s research into Later Living and how this can trigger progress by tackling issues that have held back growth and innovation in the sector.

The role of grandparents: Ellen Jones writes for Family Law Journal

Family Trainee Solicitor, Ellen Jones, has authored an article for the Family Law Journal entitled ‘The role of grandparents’.

Mind The Step: Simon Blain and Ellen Jones write for Family Law Journal

Family Partner, Simon Blain, and Family Trainee Solicitor, Ellen Jones, have authored an article for the Family Law Journal entitled ‘Mind The Step: rights and obligations of the step-parent.

Design codes: a thing of beauty, or else… – Victoria Du Croz writes for EG

Partner and Head of Planning, Victoria Du Croz, has written for EG on Michael Gove’s recent statement to the Centre for Policy Studies that the government will do everything in its power to prevent the development of homes that are “not aesthetically of high quality”.

Now that the sale of Channel 4 is off, what does that mean for its property strategy? – Owen Spencer speaks for React News

Commercial Real Estate Senior Associate and member of our Film & TV Studios Group, Owen Spencer, has written for React News on the ongoing ownership saga surrounding Channel 4, and how staying in public ownership – in addition the departure from its role as “publisher-broadcaster” – may result in greater investment in regional production facilities.

Lights, Camera, Action! Film Studios Demand Creating Massive UK Opportunity – Owen Spencer writes for CoStar

Commercial Real Estate Senior Associate and member of our Film & TV Studios Group, Owen Spencer, has written for CoStar about how both the government and real estate industry should be alive to a major opportunity which could drive the ‘Levelling Up’ agenda.

An expert's guide to...Women and Estate Planning - Rebecca Meade speaks to the Dura Society

Trusts and Estates (TTE) Senior Associate, Rebecca Meade, writes for The Dura Society and shares steps to take best advantage of her estate planning advice.

Did you know that, statistically speaking, women are more exposed to inheritance tax (“IHT”) than men?

This may be in part because women have a higher life expectancy and are, therefore, more likely to accumulate wealth.