When it comes to paying inheritance tax on an individual’s estate, working out what makes up that ‘estate’ is crucial for determining whether it falls within the ‘nil rate band’ of £325,000, and, if so,
Many businesses are struggling with post-Covid debts amid the spike in interest rates and diminishing demand. The UK’s Insolvency Service reported that there were 2,029 registered company insolvencies in November 2022, 21% higher than in
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 was rushed through Parliament earlier this year, after the onset of the war in Ukraine. The Act created the Register of Overseas Entities. In essence, the majority
Last year Druces’ lawyers were in court to protect the financial position of a widow who was at risk of being partially disinherited. In that case, Eade v Hogg [2021] EWHC 1057 (Ch), careless drafting
Druces’ team acted for technology company Cool Planet Technologies Limited (CPT), on their Series A funding round which closed with a capital raise of €3m from three blue chip sustainable investors (Eni Next, Audacy Ventures
Druces’ corporate team has advised IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. in connection with the sale of one of its divisions, Casella, to TSI Incorporated. IDEAL is a global, diversified family-owned business designing and manufacturing superior products for
