Welcome
Welcome to the latest issue of the Focus On Legal bulletin from Haslers, which brings you news and information on financial and business issues facing law firms.
We hope you enjoy reading the bulletin and that you find it useful. We welcome your feedback on the content, or ideas for topics that you would like to see featured in future issues.
If you would like to comment, please contact us on 020 8418 3333 or email Pambos Patsalides (Partner, Business Services Group) at pambos.patsalides@haslers.com or Lawrence Shafier (Partner, Business Services Group) at lawrence.shafier@haslers.com.
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Solicitors gain useful financial insight from Haslers
Solicitors from across Essex and the South East met at Canary Wharf to hear from leading Chartered Accountants Haslers. |
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Proposed penalties for ‘tax avoidance enablers’ criticised by Law Society
The Law Society has criticised new proposals to introduce penalties for ‘enablers’ and ‘facilitators’ of disallowed tax schemes, such as solicitors and accountants. |
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Welsh property tax changes could complicate conveyancing process
A Bill to be introduced by The Welsh Government will have a number of implications for those buying or selling properties in certain parts of the UK – and, more importantly, for their conveyancers. |
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Solicitor fined for involvement in SDLT avoidance scheme
A solicitor has been fined for her involvement in, and full awareness of, an avoidance scheme which saw her former firm assist clients in avoiding £2 million worth of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). |
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Conveyancing sector reaps benefits of bumper profits
A new study has revealed that the Conveyancing sector reaped the benefits of bumper profits in 2015, thanks to a significant increase in average fees. |
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