Irwin Mitchell

2 weeks ago | ftadviser.com | Helen Clarke |Irwin Mitchell |David Lesperance

The overall picture for current UK expats is generally a positive one ahead of new tax rules coming into effect on April 6 2025, according to Helen Clarke, HNW and international partner at Irwin Mitchell. Following the Autumn Budget, Rachel Reeves introduced a new set of rules which included the introduction of the foreign income and gains regime. This will offer 100 per cent relief on foreign income and gains for the first four years of UK tax residence for certain returning expats.

Nov 15, 2024 | attoday.co.uk | Sarah Sarsby |Disabled Facilities Grant |Irwin Mitchell

The UK Government has agreed to review the current £30,000 limit of the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG), which funds vital home adaptations, following a legal challenge by a family left unable to meet their child’s needs. The case was brought on behalf of a six-year-old disabled child, from Tower Hamlets, London. The family live in a one-bedroom property and require an extension to provide an extra bedroom and additional space for equipment related to the child’s disability.

Nov 13, 2024 | thiis.co.uk | Liane McIvor |Disabled Facilities Grant |Irwin Mitchell

The UK government has agreed to review the limit paid to help fund specialist adaptations to disabled people’s homes following a legal challenge by a family left unable to meet their child’s needs. The case was brought on behalf of a six-year-old disabled child, from Tower Hamlets, London. The family live in a one-bedroom property and require an extension to provide an extra bedroom and additional space for equipment related to the child’s disability.

Oct 21, 2024 | flat-living.co.uk | Irwin Mitchell

Guy Sackett to lead Irwin Mitchell’s National Real Estate Team and Garrath Reayer to lead Residential PropertyNational law firm Irwin Mitchell has appointed partner Guy Sackett as its new Head of Real Estate. Guy is replacing Adrian Barlow, who is retiring from the partnership. In addition, Garrath Reayer has been appointed new Head of Residential Property, following the retirement of Jeremy Raj earlier this year.

Apr 11, 2024 | lawsociety.org.uk | Irwin Mitchell

Daisy’s Dream – Shoosmiths LLPShoosmiths partnered with Daisy’s Dream, a charity based in Berkshire which provides bereavement support. Shoosmiths provides financial donations, provision of pro bono legal advice and in-kind advice to support the work of the charity. The real estate team acted on behalf of the charity in taking a 10-year lease of a new office space, which will serve as the new headquarters and a welcoming space for counselling and support services.