William Hancock
Collyer Bristow LLP
Articles
A paradox for George’s marbles
Greece, United Kingdom - March 2 2023 George Osborne, Chairman of the British Museum, said on Radio 4’s Today programme in February that he thought the dilemma could be resolved. He is…
How will the Autumn Statement impact inheritance tax
United Kingdom - November 18 2022 Key information The Chancellor’s announcement today that inheritance tax nil rate bands are to remain frozen until April 2028 means many who have…
The CGT consequences of buying a ‘space in a tower’
United Kingdom - November 27 2019 The phrase “contract for an off-plan purchase” entered the statute book in 2015 where it means “a contract for the acquisition of land consisting of…
European antiques market threatened by new Regulation
European Union - March 21 2019 On 12 March 2019 the European Parliament plenary session adopted its position at first reading of a draft Regulation on the import of cultural goods…
Finance Bill 2017-2019 Provisions
United Kingdom - October 23 2017 Under the current rules, a non-UK domiciled individual becomes deemed domiciled in the UK for inheritance tax ("IHT") purposes only from the start of…
