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Speaking to the Financial Times, Partner Kate Ison discusses the latest wave of efforts from HMRC to step up efforts to track down unpaid capital gains tax.   Kate shares that the firm has registered a large increase in activity from HMRC in closing CGT inquiries during 2023-24, following a period of stalled enquiries during the pandemic. This uptick is a result of government pressures to increase revenue yield from compliance activity.   To read Kate’s comments in full, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/ejgcgQqq   #Disputes

European companies that add a U.S. listing do not always see an uplift in their valuations, according to a data-driven investigation by the Financial Times.   In the article, Richard Werner comments on the misconception that a move to the U.S. will inevitably result in a boost to a company’s a share price. While many companies have enjoyed improved liquidity after making this move, there have been a significant number of cases where valuations have not improved or have even fallen.   To read the article, including Richard’s full commentary, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/eMmzfPTF

The FCA has published Primary Market Bulletin No 54, outlining its concerns around the unlawful disclosure of inside information during the course of M&A transactions.   In a new insight, Tom Bacon and Tessa Hastie unpack the FCA’s new bulletin and explore the responsibilities of issuers and advisers to adopt preventative procedures to avert the unlawful disclosure of inside information.   To read the full insight, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/eEFDsjsK   #MnA

Speaking to This Is Money, our Tax Disputes Partner Kate Ison discusses the news that HMRC is set to unveil a new scheme to incentivize whistleblowers to report tax fraud, much like the reward scheme offered by the IRS in the U.S.   As part of her insights, Kate shares that the example of the IRS model shows that substantial amounts of money can be recouped by encouraging informants to come forward. However, HMRC's previous offering never quite got the right incentives to encourage major whistleblowers to come forward.    To read Kate’s comments in full, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/eE_9NnN8   #TaxAvoidance  

We’re looking forward to hosting our Listed Real Estate Summit on Wednesday, 19 March in London. We’ll be joined by senior real estate industry professionals to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the listed property sector. The agenda includes presentations and discussions with leading industry figures: 🟧 Presentation by Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research at Panmure Liberum 🟧 Fireside chat with Oliver Shah, Associate Editor at The Sunday Times and Nick Leslau. Nick is one of the UK's most successful property entrepreneurs 🟧 Panel discussion with Bronson Albery, Global Co-Head of Real Estate Investment Banking at Barclays, Emma Cariaga, COO at British Land, Joe Lister, CEO at Unite Students and Tom Walker, Co-Head of Global Listed Real Assets, Schroders. The event will be hosted by our partners Richard Werner, Tom Bacon and Juliet Thomas in London. We look forward to welcoming our guests for an evening of insightful discussion and networking. While this event is by invitation only, please email Rebekah.conroy@bclplaw.com if you have not received an invite and would be interested in attending.   #BCLPClientIntelligent  

The Missouri Supreme Court is expected to rule on a legal challenge to Proposition A before employees begin accruing paid leave under the law on May 1. Meanwhile, the Missouri House of Representatives passed legislation modifying Proposition A’s provisions, including a repeal of the paid leave provisions.   Our latest article breaks down the key updates regarding this proposition and the possible impacts of McCarty v. Secretary of State, No. SC100876 (Mo. banc).   Read the full analysis by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/ebHSWMAr   #EmploymentLaw

The landscape for wind and solar project development in the U.S. is evolving rapidly. While demand for clean energy continues to grow – driven by data center expansion and increasing electricity needs – developers face mounting challenges, from permitting roadblocks to potential federal policy shifts.    In a new insight, Puanani Norwood provides a state-by-state overview of statutory requirements for wind and solar project land contracts, including leases and easements.   Read the full overview by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/exKyAXh2    #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition  

Is the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) poised to see more flexibility when seeking sanctions in 2025?    Right now, U.S. Federal Law grants the SEC a degree of autonomy to pursue defendants. However, the Trump administration may roll out a new philosophy, one which may lead the SEC to use its flexible sanctions authority in new ways.    In the latest article from our Emerging Themes in Financial Regulation & Disputes series, Josh Hess explores how defendants might benefit from more flexible sanctions by the SEC.    Click the link below to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eAz4vTtg                 #BCLPEmergingThemes #FinancialRegulation #BCLPClientIntelligent #BCLPClientIntelligentConversations 

The financial industry is embracing AI to streamline inefficiencies and improve customer experience. As AI-use in the industry proliferates, litigation risks could increase.   Take two recent lawsuits: Turner v. Nuance Commc'ns, Inc. and Gladstone v. Amazon Web Servs., Inc., in which plaintiffs claimed that AI used by their banks violated the California Invasion of Privacy Act.   In a new insight, Anoop Sadanandan examines these lawsuits and proposed new state legislation to spotlight how the growing use of AI could implicate state laws and expose financial institutions to litigation.   To read the full insight, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/etWSYGZh