Family Business - Regulation and Law

Keeping family firms informed of the latest news and developments when it comes to regulation and legislation, from employment to taxation and more besides.

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The Business Case For Better UK Paternity Laws

It’s no secret that more and more of us are choosing not to have children. The UK birth rate has declined to the lowest levels in over a...

Should I Care About Corporate Governance?

On 22 April 2021, the European Confederation of Directors Associations published its updated Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles...

As Simple As ESG?

Having in place a genuine ESG agenda counts for a lot in today’s employment market. As well as appealing to prospective employees, it...

Choosing The Right Business Structure For Family Enterprises

In order to protect the continuity of a family enterprise for the benefit of future generations, there are three key areas that need to...

Smooth Succession: Legal Frameworks For Family Business Continuity

The issue of succession for a family business is bound up in a complex combination of commercial and personal issues. In business terms,...

Are You Ready For The IR35 Updates Coming In April?

Significant changes are on the horizon for IR35, set to take effect on April 6th. This new policy, known as ‘IR35 offset’, aims to...

Family Businesses Need To Be Ready For Changes To Flexible Working

On July 20, 2023 The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act was granted Royal Assent. As a consequence, The Act introduces some...

Refining Your Flexible Working Offering

Giving your workforce access to a wider range of flexible working arrangements can be a powerful tool for family run businesses to...

Key Findings From The Spring Statement 2022

Against a backdrop of rising costs and inflation Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement focused on easing the burden for families and businesses....

The Entrepreneur’s Exit – Avoiding The Legal Pitfalls

The post-COVID bounce back in M&A deals has led a lot of entrepreneurs to consider selling their businesses. Business owners are aware...

Building Trust In Climate Reporting

There is growing pressure on businesses to play their part in tackling climate change, and an increasing number of companies are making...

The Challenge Of Shareholder Liquidity

There are several ways to provide liquidity to shareholders of privately held family businesses without giving up control of the family...

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