February 8, 2019
BKL supports ambitious tech firm Lumeon in securing $28m funding for US growth
Global healthtech business Lumeon has raised funds to expand its commercial operations, with advice...
February 7, 2019
BKL’s new charitable foundation
We’re pleased to announce that this month we established The BKL Foundation as our...
February 7, 2019
IHT and Agriculture
David Whiscombe delves into farming. As many readers will know, a special relief from...
February 4, 2019
Employment status and tax: what has Hermes delivered?
David Whiscombe wonders if Hermes has crossed the line. It is reported that the...
January 23, 2019
Making Tax Digital and VAT: the ‘soft landing period’
HMRC recently published a notice giving guidance on the digital record keeping and return...
January 9, 2019
Corporate partnership tax returns. Panic: don’t panic.
David Whiscombe gives some timely reminders on corporate partnerships. For those who are dealing...
December 21, 2018
Cryptoassets for individuals: new guidance from HMRC
In recent years we’ve seen dramatically increased interest in cryptocurrencies (also referred to as...
December 13, 2018
Geraint Jones in Spear’s 500 2019
Geraint Jones, Head of Private Client Tax at BKL, has been included in the...
December 10, 2018
Difficult as ABC: Entrepreneurs’ Relief and alphabet shares
David Whiscombe looks at the proposed new rules on Entrepreneurs’ Relief. It is reported...
December 4, 2018
’Tis the season to be jolly (generous): IHT exemptions
As we enter the traditional season of giving, and regardless of whether your loved...
December 3, 2018
Probate fees: new structure, big increases
Probate fees in England and Wales are set to change. The government has announced...
October 28, 2018
Crisis. What crisis? Predictions of a mass exodus of personal wealth from the UK as Brexit looms have simply not come to pass
By now, very rich overseas investors would be visibly pulling out and with a...