Laytons ETL’s Real Estate Corporate team provided legal support on the acquisition of two new premises, supporting the firm’s continued growth across London and the Southeast.
Historically, pension contributions have sat largely outside a person’s estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes. However, this rule looks to be getting a significant overhaul by the UK Government, with proposed changes set to come into place on 6 April 2027.
In early 2026, we gathered a panel of leading experts in the field of shareholder disputes at the office of Laytons ETL. The panel comprised barrister Paul Mitchell KC from 4 New Square, forensic accountant Daniel Djanogly and tax expert Jamie Muirhead from Wilder Coe and Geraint Thomas the head of Disputes at Laytons ETL with litigation partner and Regulatory expert Ben Thorogood.
In the recent case of Logix Aero Ireland Limited v Siam Aero Repair Company Limited, the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal by Logix and upheld the first instance decision in Siam Aero’s favour. The case involved intervention fraudsters interposing themselves in a transaction between the parties.
Most businesses these days rely on good online reviews for promotion. Good reviews are reassuring to potential customers and encourage the purchase of goods or services from the business. Poor online reviews can have the opposite effect. So, what happens when an AI-generated overview of a business contains false and disparaging information about a business?
Choosing the right trust depends on its desired purpose, the level of control you’ll need, and your beneficiaries, tax treatment, and asset protection needs. Here, we’ll compare the main types of trusts so you can decide which is right for you.
With six specialist lawyers providing expert advice, we offer a highly experienced, partner-led, cost-effective service. We aim to resolve disputes quickly and pragmatically, to achieve the best outcome for all our clients.
Mediation has been a familiar concept for several decades, but its importance as a means of resolving disputes has gained greater recognition in recent years. This is particularly prevalent surrounding the ever-increasing procedural complications and costs of litigation.
