New MIFIDPRU Remuneration Code for all FCA investment firms
The new MIFIDPRU remuneration code applies to performance periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022. We have summarised the key provisions and how they apply
21 December 2021
The Office of Tax Simplification publishes second report on simplifying Capital Gains Tax
The OTS has suggested significant CGT reforms across a wide range of areas, including moving home, getting divorced, and running or investing in a business
11 June 2021
The UK's Fintech Strategic Review Series: Investment
Our third article in the Kalifa Review series (the “Review”) looks at the lifeblood of the fintech industry: investment.
12 April 2021
Capital Gains Tax: what’s next following the Office of Tax Simplification report?
We consider the recommendations in the Office of Tax Simplification report, possible Capital Gains Tax changes in 2021 and their practical implications
03 December 2020
Distressed M&A: Opportunities and pitfalls
Distressed transactions carry a number of additional risks and associated considerations which we will address in a series of articles, this being the first
02 September 2020
Burges Salmon completes trio of acquisitions for Phillips 66
The firm’s Corporate team has advised longstanding client Phillips 66 on three acquisitions for JET Retail UK
17 February 2020
A guide to doing business in the UK
Doing business in the UK for the first time can be exciting but complex. In this inward investment guide, we identify ten key points to help you plan ahead for success
03 July 2019
Finance Bill 2019 – Voluntary Returns
HMRC have put forward a draft legislation in the Finance Bill to codify the position on voluntary tax returns.
16 January 2019
Supercar v Revenue and Customs Commissioners: VAT treatment of collision damage waivers
Are collision damage waiver payments classed as insurance for VAT purposes?
29 March 2018
Burges Salmon advises Virgin Active on sale of 16 Clubs to David Lloyd Leisure
A cross-firm team of Burges Salmon experts advised on the sale, expected to complete in Q2 2017.
13 February 2017
Burges Salmon advises Piper and management on exit to Lion Capital in £137m transaction
Burges Salmon advises Piper PE LLP and management on the acquisition of Loungers by Lion Capital of Piper’s stake and a portion of the founders’ stake.
21 December 2016
IFRS 16 – avoid borrower defaults
Borrower debt levels are to increase following a change in accounting standards. What should lenders be doing now to avoid Events of Default being inadvertently triggered under facility agreements?
15 September 2016