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Emma Barry

Emma Barry

Senior Associate – Tax & Trusts

Taunton
Advising Trustees, Individuals and Executors on various taxation issues, to include inheritance tax, capital gains tax, income tax and stamp duty land tax, looking both at the UK based implications but can address aspects with offshore elements when these arise.
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Employee ownership trusts and law firms: Is it a realistic exit option?

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Corporate and commercial law
As the legal sector continues to evolve, many law firm owners are exploring new ways to exit their businesses – whether through a sale, merger, or internal transition.

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Employment law changes from April 2024

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Employment
As we head into the 2024/25 tax year, employers and HR professionals face a raft of new legislative employment law changes to be aware of. We have summarised the key updates you should be aware of this April.

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Ending the blame game

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New divorce law in England and Wales modernises the divorce process, removing the need for one spouse to blame the other for the breakdown of a marriage.

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Energy and Agriculture

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Dale Edwards, Specialist Consultant – Green Energy shares his thoughts on the changes that have driven the renewable energy agenda in agriculture.

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Energy white paper launched

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In mid-November, the Government outlined its 10-point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution which set the scene for future political direction and priorities. Like many, I awaited with interest the publication of the Government Energy White Paper, which was released earlier this week.

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England’s first tenant farming commissioner : A new era for the landlord and tenant relationship

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Agriculture
The Commissioner’s focus is on improving relationships between tenant farmers, landlords, and agents, as well as promoting fair and transparent conduct within the farming sector. Alan Laidlaw brings over 25 years of experience in agriculture and land management, including senior roles at the Crown Estate and the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland.

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ESG – What is it and what is it all about?

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In this article, our employment team explain what ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) means for you and your business.

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Exciting breakthrough in spinal cord injury rehabilitation

Exciting breakthrough in spinal cord injury rehabilitation
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Healthcare

It’s great to see the life-changing progress Sarra has made on the Pathfinder 2 trial. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of…

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Extension of electrical safety standards to social housing: what registered providers need to know

Extension of electrical safety standards to social housing: what registered providers need to know
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Commercial property

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2025 have now been extended to encompass the social…

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