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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.

Bespoke demerger structure for a family-owned property group

A bespoke demerger structure enabled a £30 million family property group to separate interests efficiently, with just £50,000 of stamp duty payable.

Supporting a property fund with complex cross-border tax exposure

How we helped a UK client structure a £12 million US property investment while managing complex cross-border tax exposure.

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BKL welcomes new Head of Regulatory Advisory

BKL are delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Arram as Head of Regulatory Advisory.

Resolving the shareholding complexities of a sale

How BKL helped a business navigate complex shareholder arrangements and complete a successful sale.

The Moment – September 2026

This edition has insights on the tax situation ahead of the Autumn Budget, four major changes for UK companies preparing and filing accounts, and the impact of the Renters’ Right Act on landlords.

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OPRO: Supporting a family business through a double acquisition

How BKL supported sports mouthguard leader OPRO through the simultaneous acquisition of two key suppliers, strengthening its manufacturing control and future growth.

EARNZ: Supporting an AIM quoted energy services group through post-IPO change

Fractional finance and strategic support helping AIM-quoted EARNZ Plc navigate post-IPO growth, business change and a reverse takeover.

Maximising Value for Pupils

Alongside the requirements in the Academies Accounts Direction and Academy Trust Handbook, academy trusts should be aware of the Department for Education’s Maximising Value for Pupils policy and guidance.