Hill Dickinson LLP

In the autumn Budget, Labour stood by its manifesto to scrap the non-dom regime and align the tax obligations of non-domiciled residents with those of other UK residents. The old regime will be abolished from 6 April 2025 and replaced with a new four-year residence scheme. Hed Amitai and James Odds ACA CIOT provide further detail in our latest article. More here: https://lnkd.in/e8962n2w #Budget #NonDomRegime #Tax

There is still time to register for our upcoming in house lawyers forum taking place on Thursday 14 November, with a focus on contract law and an update on the Equality Act. Barrister Helen Swaffield of Contract Law Chambers will be joining us, covering key cases and issues that have arisen over the past 12 months. Helen will be providing guidance on the most significant developments on the horizon, with tips, drafting points and the opportunity to ask questions. Partner Caroline Prosser will also be presenting on the recent changes to the Equality Act 2010 which introduces a new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment and what needs to be done now to be compliant. We hope to see you there, please book via the link below: https://lnkd.in/gvvVTkSG #InHouseLawyers #EqualityAct #SexualHarassment

Throughout October, we shared a series of tips on best practice in light of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. We've compiled these into an insight piece on our website for you to refer back to and ensure you are following. With prevention always the best option, here are our key ways to stay cybersecure: https://lnkd.in/e5YmJXyv Paul Walsh | Kate Steele | Jonathan Scally | Sarah Emerson #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #Cyberfraud #CybersecurityLaw

We're thrilled to see that we’re named 'Best for maritime' in The Times Best Law Firms 2025, and have been commended in seven practice areas in total. They are: • Banking and finance • Commercial dispute resolution • Company and commercial • Construction • Family • Maritime • Mergers & acquisitions Congratulations to our teams, and thank you to our peers in other law firms for the recognition. For the full list: https://lnkd.in/eFtMcUuy #Maritime #HillDickinson #TheTimes #LawFirm

Reflecting on October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, our experts take this opportunity to remind you of the key issues to be aware of when preparing for and dealing with a cyber incident. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ew4kN8sA Paul Walsh | Kate Steele | Jonathan Scally | Sarah Emerson #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #Cyberfraud #CybersecurityLaw

Congratulations to our client Motus Vehicle Solutions, a commercial vehicle provider, who we recently advised on its acquisition of Aftercare Response, a division of the Bevan Group. Corporate partner Emma Callow led on the provision of legal advice to Motus, together with legal director Matt Smith, associate Alexandra Bloomer and trainee solicitor Aoife Flanagan. Senior associate Ayesha Parvez advised on the property aspects and partner David Klass advised on related tax matters. Headquartered in Derby and part of Motus Group (UK), Motus Vehicle Solutions will use the acquisition to consolidate its position as one of the most comprehensive commercial vehicle service providers in the UK. For more: https://lnkd.in/ecn5Wa8U #Motor #CommercialVehicles #Acquisition

Following last week's budget, Richard Marshall (TEP) in our Private Client team has written this important article for business owners, focused on the inheritance tax changes announced in the budget. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/evC-kGr5 #Budget #InheritanceTax #BusinessOwners

We recently advised Main Market-listed East Star Resources Plc (LSE: EST) in relation to a successful fundraising pursuant to which the company raised £1.16 million from a combined placing and direct subscriptions.  The fundraising was conditional upon the publication of an FCA-approved prospectus, with the company announcing the publication of the prospectus and admission occurring on 16 October 2024. Corporate partner Jack Delaney led on the deal, with support from associate Sanne Gerdsen and paralegal Elly Falbo.  East Star Resources is focused on the discovery and development of copper and other strategic minerals required for the energy revolution. The proceeds of the fundraising will further the development of its most advanced project. Read more on this here: https://lnkd.in/e5ZQigjY #Copper #Energy #Fundraise

We were pleased to have advised our clients Andrew and Sally Leadley, the outgoing shareholders of e-commerce group Gudrum Classics ltd, on a management buyout to managing director Gerrard Smith. James Down and Rachel Faulconbridge of our Corporate team advised on the legal aspects of the transaction, with Christian Hitchen of Ascendis M&A providing financial advice. Gudrum Classics is a parent company trading across three websites, Garden Chic, Living Chic and Simply Log Cabins, and is growing rapidly in the garden and home market. We wish Gudrum the very best as it moves forwards in this next chapter. #Deals #HomeAndGarden #MBO

It was great to advise our client, recruitment firm Challenge-trg Group, on its recent transition to becoming an employee-owned business. Partners Matt Noon and Elan Iorwerth of our Corporate team provided legal advice on setting up an Employee Ownership Trust, assisted by senior paralegal Ann-Marie Martin. Legal director Rebecca Layton and apprentice solicitor Becky Kirkham advised on the banking aspects of the move, with senior associate Patrick Reade advising on the commercial elements. Commenting on the deal, Elan Iorwerth said: “Tom and Richard have created a successful business model built on the strength of its people, so transferring the company into employee ownership rewards everyone by giving them a direct stake in that success.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtR_DVCT #EmployeeOwnership #EOT #Recruitment