TWM in the press

Laura Walkley explains in IFA Magazine, ePrivateClient, Mortgage Strategy and Financial Planning Today why families in London and the South East continue to bear a disproportionate share of UK Inheritance Tax (IHT), and why early estate planning is becoming increasingly important as more estates fall within the scope of IHT.

Duncan Mitchell-Innes comments in Professional Adviser on the Court of Appeal's decision in HMRC v Elborne, explaining why advisers should review historic Inheritance Tax planning arrangements while avoiding assumptions about legacy schemes.

Andrew Peters is featured in the Law Society Gazette and Law360, commenting on proposed reforms to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), explaining that requiring written legal advice before an NDA can be enforced could create unnecessary cost, delay and administrative burdens for employers and employees alike.

Stuart Downey and Sarah Archibald feature in Solicitors Journal and ePrivate Client discussing the growing role of mediation in resolving family disputes.

Anthony Wilcox is featured in Personnel Today and People Management commenting on the proposed removal of the unfair dismissal compensation cap and the implications for employers. TWM Solicitors' research on the topic is also highlighted in the Financial Times and GB News.

Madeleine Beresford is featured in The Telegraph and IFA Magazine discussing the ‘gift with reservation of benefit’ rules and explaining how continued use of gifted assets can bring them back into a person’s taxable estate.

Julian Sampson is featured in The Intermediary, Mortgage Strategy and Today’s Conveyancer commenting on the FCA’s proposed changes to mortgage lending rules, which could make it easier for first-time buyers, self-employed borrowers and older homeowners to access mortgage finance.

Duncan Mitchell-Innes is quoted in The Telegraph, MoneyWeek, IFA Magazine, Money Marketing, Law 360, Daily Express, ABC Money and GB News discussing the increase in HMRC penalties for late Inheritance Tax returns and the practical difficulties faced by executors.

Anthony Wilcox is featured in HR Grapevine, Solicitors Journal, People Management and The Times Law on the sharp increase in Employment Tribunal claims involving protected beliefs and the steps employers can take to reduce legal and reputational risk.