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Intercompany agreements are legal agreements which define the terms on which services, products and financial support are provided between related parties. For groups which operate internationally, intercompany agreements are the essential foundation for complying with transfer pricing regulations (the international rules which determine where profits are taxed) and for minimising the risk of double taxation.The task of maintaining an effective system of intercompany agreements often falls between two stools: tax and finance professionals may receive the blame for unexpected tax assessments resulting from transfer pricing challenges, but do not typically have the skills to manage legal documentation. Similarly, many corporate lawyers are unfamiliar with transfer pricing concepts and may not have hands-on experience of the issues involved.This book is a practical resource for finance, tax and transfer pricing professionals, and for anyone involved in designing, implementing, maintaining or reviewing intercompany agreements for multinational groups. It sets out a common-sense approach to achieving compliance so that, as far as possible, the tax, legal regulatory and governance needs of a group can be met in a holistic way.ABOUT THE AUTHORPaul Sutton is the co-founder of LCN Legal and a corporate lawyer with over 25 years' experience of advising international clients, including airlines, telecommunications groups and media networks. He has particular expertise in working alongside tax professionals worldwide on the design, implementation and maintenance of legal structures for large corporates. His experience includes working in KPMG's law firm in the UK, where he worked closely with international tax teams and developed his specialism in the legal issues which underpin transfer pricing compliance.Paul has been recognised and quoted as an expert by publications such as the Financial Times, the Scotsman newspaper and Financial Director Magazine. He regularly contributes to technical publications for legal and tax professionals. Through LCN Legal he has pioneered the publication of templates and other resources for tax and finance professionals.

This book is a clear and practical guide for those involved in advising employers and women who are pregnant or on maternity leave as to their relevant rights and obligations in the workplace. Designed to be a useful tool for both employment practitioners and HR Professionals, it examines an employer's obligations to both employees and workers, covering key topics such as: health and safetymaternity leave and payreturn to workdismissal including redundancy.In addition to looking at the key principles it also provides guidance on the potential legal claims that arise, including detriment, unfair dismissal and importantly, discrimination.ABOUT THE AUTHORRebecca Thomas is the Head of the Employment Team at 42BR Barristers. Rebecca specialises in all areas of Employment Law, with a particular interest in discrimination law, developed during her time on the panel for the Equal Opportunities Commission. She is experienced in dealing with complex aspects of discrimination law such as indirect discrimination, maternity and equal pay.CONTENTSChapter One - The Employment Rights Act 1996Chapter Two - Protection of Health and SafetyChapter Three - Time Off for Antenatal CareChapter Four - Maternity LeaveChapter Five - Pay and Other BenefitsChapter Six - Protection From DetrimentChapter Seven - DismissalChapter Eight - Discrimination

This is the first edition of 'A Practical Guide To Contested Administration Applications For Insolvency Professionals'. It is the first book which focuses exclusively on the legal and practical aspects of contested administration applications. Aimed at legal practitioners and insolvency practitioners, it provides an in-depth legal and practical analysis of each stage of a contested administration application from standing through to costs and procedure. Dedicated and in-depth chapters are provided as follows: Introduction to Administration;Establishing standing to apply for an administration order;Demonstrating that the company is or is likely to become unable to pay its debts;Demonstrating that the administration order is reasonably likely to achieve the purpose of administration;The court's discretion and alternative insolvency processes;Disputes as to the appropriate appointee(s);Procedure;Retrospective Administration Orders;Costs.ABOUT THE AUTHORSSimon Passfield KC is a leading insolvency barrister who heads the insolvency team at Guildhall Chambers. He was called to the Bar in 2009 and was appointed as a King's Counsel in 2024. Simon has appeared in over 50 reported insolvency cases, including a number of leading cases concerning contested administration applications (Re Officeserve Technologies Ltd [2017] EWHC 906 (Ch); Re Baltic House Developments Ltd [2018] EWHC 1525 (Ch)), applications to restrain the appointment of administrators (Hitcham Homes Ltd v Goldentree Financial Services plc [2023] EWHC 1727 (Ch)) and the validity of out-of-court administration appointments (Re Bradford Bulls (Northern) Ltd [2016] EWHC 3557 (Ch); Re Skeggs Beef Ltd [2019] EWHC 2607 (Ch)). Prior to taking silk, he was a member of the Attorney General's Regional A Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown. He has sat as a Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge since 2020.Govinder Chambay is a specialist insolvency practitioner who practises from Guildhall Chambers. He was called to the Bar in 2018 and regularly appears in both the County Court and the High Court. He is developing a substantial insolvency practice which includes: (i) applications to extend an administration; (ii) applications to bring an administration to an end; (iii) advising on misfeasance/directors duties claims; (iv) petition/statutory demand work; (v) possession and sale applications and a wide range of other Insolvency Act applications.

This book is intended to offer practical guidance to lawyers and construction professionals who find themselves navigating the Construction Contracts (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 and the accompanying Scheme for Construction Contracts in Northern Ireland.Taking a pragmatic rather than academic approach, the book uses practical examples to illustrate the hierarchy of statutory rights (which all contracts captured by the regulatory scope of the legislation must comply with) and the terms which may be implied into the parties' contract where the agreed terms fail to comply with the statutory minimum requirements. A number of worked examples and calculations are offered in respect of Scheme-led payment regimes, which in practice often give rise to convoluted payment mechanisms.The use of case law has been limited in so far as is possible to demonstrate points of statutory interpretation and guidance, including some of the most recent decisions emanating from the Technology and Construction Court on payment notices.ABOUT THE AUTHORDavid Humphreys is an Associate in the Infrastructure, Construction and Energy team in DWF, Belfast. He is admitted to practice in Northern Ireland, England & Wales, and the Republic of Ireland. David advises a broad variety of public and private sector clients, ranging from central government departments, overseas territories and protectorates, to Tier 1 contractors, subcontractors, developers, as well as high-net worth private clients. David specialises in construction adjudication and has particular expertise in complex and high-value claims concerning payment, delay and breach. He was admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) in September 2022, and sits as an adjudicator on the panel of UK Adjudicators. A father of two young children, David's interests include occasionally getting a good night's sleep.

Essential reading for practitioners dealing with cases under the Care Case Fee Scheme, this book is written with the busy practitioner and other legal professionals firmly in mind. The book is a clear and comprehensive guide which explains how the scheme works in practice, includes practical advice in relation to managing live cases and claiming costs at the conclusion of the matter.Intended to expand upon the limited amount of guidance in relation to the scheme and to assist busy practitioners by avoiding frustrating and costly delays with the Legal Aid Agency's online billing system, the book seeks to ensure that the practitioner is properly rewarded for dealing with the most exceptional and difficult cases, identifies common pitfalls and provides guidance to avoid expensive mistakes.With information and advice based on dealing with countless cases under the scheme including feedback gained over many years from fee earners, leading family chambers, costs draftsmen and the Legal Aid Agency, the book provides a single source of information and the text is supplemented with helpful appendices.Written by an expert in the field, this is an invaluable tool for any individual undertaking work under the scheme and for those involved in billing the cases.ABOUT THE AUTHORPhilip Dewin is a highly experienced costs draftsman and director of a specialist costs drafting firm. He previously worked as a litigation fee earner within a busy firm of solicitors in London. His current caseload involves dealing with all aspects of legal costs but has particular interest in high cost care cases. He regularly deals with cases conducted under the Legal Aid Agency's Care Case Fee Scheme and presents seminars on the subject.

Aimed at HR Managers and Employment Law practitioners, this book provides readers with an overview of the law underpinning redundancy dismissals, as well as practical guidance on managing the redundancy process. It also gives practical assistance in meeting your organisation's aims of reducing the number of employees, whilst minimising the risk of a successful challenge. The appendices contain template documents for the practitioner to use and adapt.In short this book will give you tips and tactics to ensure successful outcomes.The second edition of this book brings updated content to keep you ahead in the employment law area of redundancy. Featuring the latest case law, newly implemented statutes, and up-to-date awards thresholds, this edition ensures you have a basic understanding of redundancy and a practical guide at your fingertips. Additionally, we've introduced a new chapter looking at tax implications and settlement agreements.ABOUT THE AUTHORSPhilip Hyland has been practising employment law since 1992 and since 2002 in his own boutique employment law firm PJH Law. He is well versed in the law and practice of managing redundancy situations, advising employers for over 30 years on all aspects of redundancy from large scale site closures through to discrete departmental re-organisations. He has appeared as representative at hundreds of Employment Tribunal hearings, a good proportion of which were on claims related to redundancy including: unfair selection, discriminatory selection, redundancy payments and collective consultation. At least two of his redundancy cases have ended up as published precedents.Collette Moore recently joined PJH Law as a newly qualified solicitor working alongside Philip Hyland. Collette's interest in employment law began several years ago whilst on placement in America during her undergraduate law degree. Her dedication to the area continued throughout her studies on the Legal Practice Course and Masters in Law. This, coupled with several years of practical experience in the legal profession, positions her as a valuable asset and promising contributor to the firm's expertise in employment law.CONTENTSIntroductionChapter One - Surveying the TerrainChapter Two - Redundancy PaymentsChapter Three - Declaring Redundancies Below Twenty EmployeesChapter Four - Declaring Redundancies of Twenty or More Employees - Collective ConsultationChapter Five - Pools, Selection Criteria and SelectionChapter Six - Individual ConsultationChapter Seven - Appeals and GrievancesChapter Eight - Tax and Settlement AgreementsChapter Nine - Conclusions

Gifting during one's lifetime is not uncommon. It is not unusual for those who are financially comfortable to gift monies or assets they own to their children or loved ones to assist them, particularly in times of hardship and it is their prerogative to do so. However, the situation changes when someone starts losing or has lost capacity. How does one tackle gifting in this scenario?'Court of Protection: A Practical Guide to Gifting' will take the reader through the relevant statutory principles and case law and: introduce the relevant capacity which one is required to have to make a gift and the legal test used to determine capacity;remind attorneys and deputies of the gifts which they are authorised to make;highlight the ramifications of making an unauthorised gift;provide practitioners with a checklist of the key points to consider before making an application to the Court of Protection;explain the procedure involved in preparing such an application.ABOUT THE AUTHORMitra Mann is a specialist litigator in Contentious Probate and Court of Protection matters. She deals with cases involving Will disputes, claims for reasonable financial provisions from an estate, professional negligence, restoring a vulnerable person's estate and a range of Court of Protection applications.Mitra is particularly passionate about protecting vulnerable adults. She is a trained Dementia Friends Champion dedicated to raising awareness of mental capacity issues locally and nationally. One way of preventing financial abuse, whether done intentionally or unintentionally, is to share information with other professionals, carers, financial advisers, attorneys and deputies and to that end, Mitra has written articles and delivered webinars and seminars in several Court of Protection practice areas.

Second Edition - Fully updated including HMLR PG 82'A Practical Guide to Document Signing and Electronic Signatures for Conveyancers' has been written by Lorraine Richardson, an experienced property solicitor and legal trainer. This is a book by a conveyancer for conveyancers. This second edition has been fully updated to include HMLR's introduction of Practice Guide 82 and considers HMLR's requirements for the acceptance of conveyancer-certified electronic signatures on deeds submitted for registration. The book outlines where we are in terms of the law on signing contracts and deeds and focusses on the issues that conveyancing firms will need to consider if they are going to adopt conveyancer-certified electronic signatures.'I have tried to do some of the thinking about risk and ask the questions about conveyancer-certified electronic signatures and platform providers so that conveyancers don't have to'.Lorraine provided ideas and feedback to HM Land Registry on the sections about electronic signatures in Practice Guide 8, much of this material now appearing in Practice Guide 82. Emily d'Albuquerque, Deputy Director, Central Legal Services, HM Land Registry, said: 'I am grateful for Lorraine's very substantial help when we were developing our practice regarding electronic signatures and Practice Guide 8. She made many suggestions as to how we might improve the Practice Guide and provided possible wording: we adopted most of Lorraine's suggestions and much of her wording.'The Conveyancing Companion SeriesThis Practical Guide is part of a series of books that Lorraine is writing on a wide range of topics on the conveyancing process. The books are aimed at practitioners working in busy conveyancing departments who need a quick reference guide, but will also support those taking professional examinations such as the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, Cilex and Council for Licensed Conveyancers.ABOUT THE AUTHORLorraine Richardson is an experienced property solicitor and trainer who is a popular conference and CPD speaker. Lorraine is now freelance but when in practice she ran a branch office and was a partner and the COLP for her firm.She also designs and delivers property and legal skills related courses and online materials including Conveyancing Quality Scheme training for the Law Society.Lorraine has developed a skill for writing and delivering webinars and aims to produce work that is both interesting and accessible for the viewer. Lorraine is the major writer for the monthly update journal for practitioners, the 'Practical Lawyer.'Lorraine has set up her own company, Adapt Law Limited, and offers property related courses and webinars and a membership scheme for firms to access her webinars and personalised conveyancing training.CONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1 - What Is a Signature?Chapter 2 - The Contract and Deeds in ConveyancingChapter 3 - HMLR Acceptance of Electronic Signatures on Deeds - Mercury SignaturesChapter 4 - HMLR Acceptance of Electronic Signatures on Deeds - Conveyancer-Certified Electronic SignaturesChapter 5 - Relevant Case LawChapter 6 - Risk ManagementChapter 7 - The FutureAppendix - Resources