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We’re a Kinship Friendly Employer

We’re proud to be a Kinship Friendly Employer. BKL are the newest to be...

How to pay tax on crypto in the UK: 2025 guide

Alexander Holm, a cryptocurrency tax specialist in our private client tax team, has co-authored...

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Leadership Lessons: Chris Hughton, Spurs footballer turned coach and manager

What makes a successful leader? Our Leadership Lessons series brings you insights from leading...

Property incorporation: false tax promises

For landlords looking to transfer personally owned property to a company, it’s essential to anticipate the tax advantages and tax traps alike.

BKL Spotlight – Spring 2025

Welcome to our latest roundup! Read on for details of our new senior specialists,...

Video: Academy trustees’ reports – timing and templates

Our academies and schools specialists explain what academy trusts need to know when preparing...

Taxation of dividends in a discretionary trust

As a basic rule, dividends received by the trustees of a discretionary trust are...

Closure of the Education and Skills Funding Agency

In March 2025, the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) ceased operations. Its entire...

Academies Accounts Direction: 2024/25 update

The Academies Accounts Direction 2024 to 2025 (AAD) has been released recently by the...

Podcast: Jake Lew, property accounting and market trends

Jake Lew, our Head of Property & Construction, was a guest on The Business...

How to start discussions with clients about nature

Myfanwy Neville, BKL’s Head of Governance and Sustainability, shares tips on how to talk...

Introduction to IPOs: your questions answered

If your business is looking at future strategy and the next stage of your...