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Family investment companies: essential facts about FICs

Learn how family investment companies (FICs) can support wealth transfer, succession planning and tax efficiency.

What to do if HMRC contact you – The first two days and beyond

Practical steps to take when HMRC contacts you about a tax enquiry or investigation, including how to respond, manage deadlines and protect your position.

Employee benefit trusts: don’t lose track of the tax

Employee benefit trusts (EBTs) can be a valuable tool for rewarding employees, supporting succession planning and managing share ownership, but regular reviews are essential to ensure they remain aligned with your business objectives and tax obligations.

What can companies learn from the ASOS data breach?

The ASOS data breach highlights the risks of stolen login details and employee impersonation, and what businesses can do to protect themselves from cyberattacks.

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Jersey & Guernsey property unit trusts: key tax questions for trustees

 Explore the key UK tax considerations and HMRC reporting obligations for Jersey and Guernsey property unit trusts, including property income, capital gains and Trust Registration Service requirements.

Influencers receiving goods: the tax consequences you may not have thought about

Influencers receiving gifted products or experiences in exchange for promotional content could face unexpected income tax and VAT liabilities under HMRC rules.

The Moment – October 2026

This edition has insights on our Autumn Budget predictions, what triggers an HMRC enquiry, and how we helped clients with acquisitions and business succession planning.

Payments firms and vulnerable consumers: are you meeting FCA standards?

FCA feedback highlights what payments firms and EMIs need to do to support vulnerable customers and meet Consumer Duty expectations.

Safeguarding rules for payments firms: what to do if you’re not ready yet

With the new FCA safeguarding regime now in force, payments and e-money firms can get practical advice on preparing for safeguarding audits, addressing compliance gaps and strengthening their systems and controls.

Future-proofing capital growth in a £250m property group

How we helped the owners of a £250m property group plan for succession, manage IHT exposure and pass future growth to the next generation.

Cross-border structuring and investor reporting

BKL helped an international property fund establish a UK joint venture and develop bespoke reporting for investors across multiple jurisdictions.

An eight-year strategic partnership

How an eight-year strategic partnership helped a property investment client navigate complex transactions, tax structuring and portfolio growth.