Penelope Byatt

Nov 9, 2023 | blog.charlesrussellspeechlys.com | Penelope Byatt |Hugh Gunson |Dominic Lawrance |Guy Bud

The Supreme Court has unanimously found in favour of the Danish tax authority in Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners LLP and others [2023] UKSC 40.  The background to this is the vast “cum-ex” scandal which has hit many European jurisdictions. The claim in question is brought by the Danish Tax Authority (known as SKAT) in the English courts against a large number of defendants.

Sep 20, 2023 | blog.charlesrussellspeechlys.com | Penelope Byatt |Darren Bailey |Rory Partridge |Rachel Warren

The fall out from Luis Rubiales kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the FIFA Women’s World Cup medal ceremony continues to rock Spanish football. Whilst various investigations into the incident remain on-going, the Spanish Government and RFEF, the National Association of Spanish Football, have now clashed over the treatment of players called up to participate in training camps and matches for the National Team.

Sep 19, 2023 | blog.charlesrussellspeechlys.com | Penelope Byatt |Rory Partridge |Rachel Warren |Charlotte Healy

A Pret a Manger employee was trapped in a walk-in freezer for two and a half hours on 29 July 2021. She was found in a state of distress, experiencing difficulty breathing and having lost sensation in her legs and feet. She was subsequently treated for hypothermia. An investigation by Westminster City Council found that a suitable risk assessment had not been carried out. Pret a Manger was prosecuted, and last month, the company was fined £800,000 and ordered to pay an additional £23,667 in costs.

Sep 14, 2023 | blog.charlesrussellspeechlys.com | Penelope Byatt |Jessica Dawkins |David Hansford |Georgina Muskett

Estate administration can be an extremely challenging and time-consuming process. There are several ways you can make this process much easier for your executor. I have outlined my five top tips below!1. Make sure your executor wants to be your executor. It may be helpful to have a conversation with the person you have in mind to be your executor. You can outline what the role will entail and ask if they are willing to take this responsibility on.

Sep 13, 2023 | blog.charlesrussellspeechlys.com | Penelope Byatt |Georgina Muskett |David Hansford |James Elliott-Hughes

For many parents, the conclusion of the summer holidays will be somewhat welcome, as the juggle of happy children and a busy workload can be a real challenge. With the return to school underway, usual routines can resume for most. However, for parents who have recently separated, the first few weeks back to school can be a very anxious time for the entire family.