Gordon Dadds appoints new Partner and Head of Tax

Gordon Dadds: We are delighted to announce the appointment of Huw Witty as partner and head of tax. Huw joins us from Fladgate LLP where he was partner and head of tax for six years.

Full story: http://www.gordondadds.com/firm-news/gordon-dadds-appoints-new-partner-and-head-of-tax/

Irwin Mitchell And Thomas Eggar Announce Merger And Target Further Expansion

Irwin Mitchell: Leading law firms Irwin Mitchell and Thomas Eggar today announce that they will merge to create a £250m dynamic legal services business, a top-five private wealth legal team and a platform to significantly grow their combined business legal services operation.

Full story: http://www.irwinmitchell.com/newsandmedia/2015/november/irwin-mitchell-and-thomas-eggar-announce-merger-and-target-further-expansion-jq-283939

Taylor Wessing announces addition of new lateral partner hire to its leading Private Client team

Taylor Wessing: International law firm Taylor Wessing has today announced the addition of a new lateral partner hire to its market leading Private Client practice.

Full story: http://united-kingdom.taylorwessing.com/en/taylor-wessing-announces-addition-of-new-lateral-partner-hire-to-its-leading-private-client-team

HMRC Collects GBP300m From Stamp Duty Crackdown

Tax-News: HM Revenue and Customs's (HMRC's) Counter Avoidance Directorate collected GBP301.8m (USD455.6m) in unpaid UK stamp duty land tax (SDLT) in the year to March 31, 2015, according to law firm Collyer Bristow.

Full story: http://www.tax-news.com/news/HMRC_Collects_GBP300m_From_Stamp_Duty_Crackdown____69830.html

Non-dom opportunities

The Lawyer: In what seems to be another step by the UK Government towards eliminating the perceived unfairness of the taxation rules in respect of long-term UK resident, non-UK domiciled individuals there may well be a glimmer of hope and an opportunity for offshore service providers to help such individuals enhance and preserve their wealth through the use of offshore trusts, prior to such individuals becoming deemed domiciled under the 15 year rule…

Full story: http://www.thelawyer.com/briefings/non-dom-opportunities/3041084.article

Gateley Plc appoints new Private Client head

Gateley PLC: Gateley Plc, the UK’s first AIM listed law firm has strengthened its offering with the appointment of partner and new head of its national Private Client team, Catriona Attride.

Full story: http://www.gateleyplc.com/news-and-events/news/item/gateley-plc-appoints-new-private-client-head/