FT Ignites Asia quotes Gaven Cheong on the impact of the proposed virtual asset dealing licence on asset managers in Hong Kong

Gaven Cheong, Partner in the Financial Services Regulation & Funds team in Hong Kong, contributes to an article in FT Ignites Asia that discusses the potential impact of Hong Kong's proposed virtual asset dealing licence on crypto fund managers.

Caroline Carter and Rosie Foster write for Placemaking Resource on the need for greater support for SME housebuilders

The government's recent policy changes to support SME housebuilders do to a degree solve some issues but new regulations look set to bring fresh risks.

FT Adviser quotes Rhys Novak on what advisers need to know about the UK's failure to prevent fraud offence

The “failure to prevent fraud” offence came into effect last week, and while many financial advice firms may not automatically think they will be in scope, there are a number of knock-on consequences.

Lauren Fraser and Laura Bushaway write for Estates Gazette on the Decent Homes Standard

Lauren Fraser and Laura Bushaway provide a reminder on what the Decent Homes Standard is, why it is important, who it applies to, and what action certain individuals and organisations may need to take.

Claudine Morgan and Hannah Gornall write for Wealth Briefing on the rise of digital media and the impact on reputation management

In an article for Wealth Briefing, Claudine Morgan, Partner, and Hannah Gornall, Associate, in the Reputation Management team outline how defamation law applies to social media-based claims. 

Bloomberg Tax quotes Dominic Lawrance on a UK ruling (Fowler v HMRC) that raises questions about the carried interest tax plan

The UK's initiative to impose taxes on the carried interest earnings of nonresident fund managers could face challenges due to a significant court decision concerning tax treaties and domestic law, according to tax experts.

Sarah Morley and Ben Butterworth write for Costar on the take-up of office space in the UK

Sarah Morley, Partner, and Ben Butterworth, Associate, in our Real Estate team say that the report is encouraging and very much reflective of what they are seeing in the market.  

Investors' Chronicle quotes Charlotte Hill on the legalities surrounding investment clubs for retail investors

Interactive Investor's decision to close investment club accounts has sent shockwaves through the UK's investment community, as it was one of the few major platforms still supporting such clubs.

James Broadhurst writes for eprivateclient on hotel investment

The hotel industry is currently seeing significant interest from family offices and private client advisers, driven primarily by a combination of promising market dynamics and evolving travel trends. 

Richard Ellis and Daniel Rosenberg write for Business Law Today on key considerations for US financial services firms serving UK clients

To what extent can UK financial services law impact financial services businesses operating in the United States (and elsewhere outside the UK)?

Financial Planning Today quotes Harriet Betteridge on rumoured changes to tax-free pension sums ahead of the UK Budget

As the UK Autumn Budget approaches, rumours persist about potential tax changes, with the latest speculation focusing on reducing the tax-free pension commencement lump sum to save the Treasury over £2 billion annually.

Joe Edwards and Adam Smith-Roberts write for EG on a recent professional negligence decision in the Court of Appeal (Bratt v Jones)

Joe Edwards, Partner in our Real Estate Disputes team, and Adam Smith-Roberts, a Barrister at Gatehouse Chambers, jointly provide an analysis of the decision and its implications in the EG.

James Broadhurst writes for Costar on why hotel franchising is a smart play for investors

In an article for Costar, James Broadhurst, Corporate Partner, outlines why hotel franchising is a smart play for investors.